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  • Bilt Credit Card Announces Major Updates

    Bilt Credit Card Announces Major Updates

    It’s rare in the world of points and miles that you say, “wow,” said the loyalty program listened to customer feedback. In just three short months of its launch, the Bilt Credit Card team heard its customers and decided it was time to make some changes. Sure, it’s easy to announce changes. But, to make…


  • How Do I Keep Singapore KrisFlyer Miles From Expiring?

    How Do I Keep Singapore KrisFlyer Miles From Expiring?

    Over the past 18 months, the pandemic has changed travel patterns in a big way. One of the major changes we’ve seen is the expiration of airline miles and hotel points. Companies like Singapore Airlines and its KrisFlyer miles program want people back on their planes. So, one way to incentivize travel is to extend…


  • Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express: Earn 6% at Supermarkets

    Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express: Earn 6% at Supermarkets

    This post contains references to products from American Express. We may receive compensation when you click on the links to these products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Enrollment is required for the benefits mentioned on this page. Within the American Express credit card ecosystem, the bank offers rewards points and cash-back…


  • Amex Transfer Partners: A Complete Guide

    Amex Transfer Partners: A Complete Guide

    When you think of Amex transfer partners, its airline partners come to mind first. That’s because of the high-value cardmembers receive when transferring points to Amex airline partners. Amex also has hotel partners that you can transfer your points. However, none of these hotel partners are too exciting when compared to World of Hyatt’s partnership…


  • 5% Cashback Chase Freedom Flex Categories Q4 2021

    For more Points With Q articles delivered to your inbox, sign up for my travel newsletter. 5% Cashback Chase Freedom Flex Categories Grocery Stores and Select Streaming services are the two Chase Freedom Flex categories that earn 5% cashback in the third quarter of this year. For Grocery Stores, Target and Walmart are excluded. Separately, grocery stores include supermarkets,…


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