AMEX Transfer Bonus: 30% Bonus on MR to Avios, for a 1:1.3 Ratio
There is currently a 30% bonus for transferring MR to Avios, bringing the transfer ratio to 1:1.3. I wouldn’t recommend stockpiling BA miles; just transfer when you need them, sinc...
Chase UR Transfer Bonus: 70% Bonus to IHG (1:1.7), 20% Bonus to AC (1:1.2)
Chase has launched new transfer bonuses. Right now, transfers to IHG come with a 70% bonus, which works out to a 1:1.7 transfer ratio. However, from a valuation perspective, UR poi...
Good news! BestBuy.com now sells Amazon e-gift cards
Now BestBuy.com has started selling Amazon e-gift cards, which is very good news. Since Best Buy often has AMEX offers, such as spending $200 and getting $25 back, you can convert...
AMEX Is Clawing Back MR Points Earned From Spending — Be Careful
According to reports from readers, quite a few people recently had a batch of MR points earned from spending clawed back, and it is very likely related to buying gift cards. If you...
Limited-Time Bonuses on Six Delta Co-Branded Credit Cards, Up to 100,000 Miles. Are They Worth Applying For?
AMEX is currently offering limited-time bonuses on three personal Delta cards and three business Delta cards, with welcome offers of up to 100,000 miles. Which one should you apply...
Credit Card Credit Benefits Roundup (Semiannual Edition)
Some credit cards offer statement credits on a semiannual basis. If you have one of these cards, don’t forget to use the benefit. A usable credit can effectively offset the annual...
My Bank of America checking account got locked — and how I got it unlocked
I recently had my BofA checking account locked and only managed to get it unlocked after quite a bit of hassle. Here’s my experience in case it helps others....
Apple Card | Credit limit increases have been easier lately, with no HP
About Apple Card: Apple Card review Apple Card has long allowed credit limit increase requests directly by text message, and the recent approval rate has been fairly high. Requesti...
BofA Premium Rewards Elite Credit Card [2023.6 Update: 75,000-point all-time-high welcome bonus; $450 in annual credits; $550 annual fee]
The welcome bonus has increased to 75,000 points, worth $750 in cash back. If you redeem for airfare, you get a 20% discount, making it worth up to $935 in flights. Unfortunately,...
Chase United Co-Branded Credit Cards: Better Mileage Value When Redeeming for Annual Fees, Up to 1.75cpp
Chase has improved the rate at which UA miles can be redeemed toward annual fees, with values now as high as 1.75c/p. Previously, the statement credit rate was 1.5c/p across all ca...
What Should You Do If You Get an AMEX Pop-Up and Aren’t Eligible for the Welcome Bonus? [June 2023 Update: Hilton No Pop-Up Application Link]
According to DOC, there is currently an AMEX Hilton application link that can avoid the pop-up. Some readers were getting the pop-up when applying through other links, but were abl...
