Chase has released its own Bonvoy credit card (formerly known as Marriott) to go up against the luxury offering currently available from American Express. The new credit card basically replaces the old Marriott Rewards card that Chase used to offer, which in the past came with 75,000 bonus points for spending $3,000. Bonvoy Boundless Offers … Continue reading “Is the New Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card Right for You?”
Is the 3% Chase Freedom Unlimited Offer Good or Bad?
You may have heard (or read) that the Chase Freedom Unlimited now comes with 3% cash back for the entire first year, similar to the double points/miles Discover offers during year one via cashback match. The biggest difference between that Discover offer and the Chase offer is that it’s not unlimited, ironically, on the Chase … Continue reading “Is the 3% Chase Freedom Unlimited Offer Good or Bad?”
Capital One Finally Allowing Miles Transfers to Airlines
Well, it took some time, but Capital One miles are now actually miles, assuming you take advantage of their new option to transfer them to airline partners. Beginning in December, the credit card issuer will let Capital One cardholders transfer their miles to more than a dozen third-party airlines, with more carriers to come in … Continue reading “Capital One Finally Allowing Miles Transfers to Airlines”
Amex Starwood Preferred Guest Luxury Card (Now Bonvoy Brilliant) Review
There’s yet another Starwood Preferred Guest credit card, this time a luxury version from American Express that comes with a whopping $450 annual fee. Let’s find out if it’s worth paying that. Update: In what seemed like no time at all it was renamed the “Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card” as a result of … Continue reading “Amex Starwood Preferred Guest Luxury Card (Now Bonvoy Brilliant) Review”
Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card Review
There’s yet another new Southwest credit card being offered, known as the “Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card,” which comes with some of the richest rewards yet. But it also features the highest annual fee on a Southwest card too, at a hefty $149 per year. Let’s learn more about this travel rewards credit card to … Continue reading “Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card Review”
American Express Cash Magnet Credit Card: 1.5% Unlimited Cash Back
There’s a new credit card available to U.S. consumers called the “American Express Cash Magnet Card,” which as the name implies can bring some much-needed cash back into your wallet. Let’s see if it’s a good deal or just another run-of-the-mill offer in a very crowded space. Amex Cash Magnet Offers 1.5% Cash Back The … Continue reading “American Express Cash Magnet Credit Card: 1.5% Unlimited Cash Back”
Barclays Arrival Premier Credit Card Review
Along with a new branding campaign from Barclaycard to Barclays, the company has launched its latest credit card, “Barclays Arrival Premier.” As the name suggests, this is a luxury travel credit card intended for those who, well, like to travel luxuriously. Let’s see if it lives up to its name. Barclays Arrival Premier Comes with … Continue reading “Barclays Arrival Premier Credit Card Review”
Four Credit Card Issuers Block Coinbase Purchases
I knew at some point I’d be forced to write about bitcoin on this site. I didn’t want to do it, but it was inevitable. So I’m sorry. Anyway, Coinbase, which is one of the major bitcoin players here in the United States, sent out a tweet last night noting that four major credit card … Continue reading “Four Credit Card Issuers Block Coinbase Purchases”
Starbucks Credit Card Review: Earn Free Starbucks on Everyday Purchases
If you really like coffee, this new credit card might be right up your alley. Starbucks has teamed up with Chase to offer a co-branded credit card known as the “Starbucks Rewards Visa Card.” In short, it allows cardholders to earn free drinks and food at Starbucks via the bonus stars you earn in their … Continue reading “Starbucks Credit Card Review: Earn Free Starbucks on Everyday Purchases”
Cardpool Review: Pretty Amazing for Unloading Gift Cards Fast
It’s that time of the year again, when we scramble to make sure any and all calendar-year travel credits are exhausted. For those who still have unused credits, they might be looking at gift cards to get the job done. As most of you know, gift cards typically trigger travel credits offered by credit card … Continue reading “Cardpool Review: Pretty Amazing for Unloading Gift Cards Fast”