Synchrony Cathay Pacific Credit Card Review (2021.7 Update: 35k Offer)

2020-04-01 2021-07-01 14 Comments

Cathay Pacific (CX) Visa Signature Card Review 2021.7 Update: The offer is now lowered to 35k. 2020.10 Update: The offer is still 40k. ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesRecommended Application TimeSummaryHistorical Offers ChartApplication Link Application Link Synchrony Cathay Pacific Credit Card Benefits 35k offer: earn 35,000 Asia Miles after spending $3,000 within the first 90 days. Earn 2 Asia Miles per $1 spent on eligible Cathay Pacific purchases,…
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Guide to Credit Card Offers from Smaller Banks and Credit Unions

2020-03-02 2020-03-02 5 Comments

ContentsIntroductionAlliant Credit UnionBanco Popular de Puerto RicoBB&TBBVABMO HarrisCity National Bank (CNB)Elan Financial ServicesFirst National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)HSBCPNCSuntrustSynchronyTD Bank USAUBSUnion Bank Introduction If you are involved with this hobby for long enough, you will start to run out of credit card products from the big issuers that you can apply for. This is the time when you should start branching…
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Bank Feature Overviews

AmEx Clawed Back Airline Fee Credit from Some People!

2020-02-25 2020-02-25 4 Comments

AmEx and their Rewards Abuse Team (RAT) is trying their best these days to punish any abusive behavior. Today, a new development happened: some people got their airline fee credit clawed back! The airline fee credit is a benefit for several premium credit cards, for example: AmEx Hilton Aspire ($250), AmEx Platinum ($200), AmEx Gold ($100). It used to be…
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AmEx Summaries

IHG, Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott All Offer Elite Status Extension Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

2020-02-19 2020-03-09 3 Comments

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China has certainly generated huge impact on the travel industry worldwide. We have seen airlines cancelling flights to and from China, and many hotels in China remain close. Needless to say, lots of people have to change or cancel their travel plans, affecting their ability to reach elite status this calendar year. Given this situation,…
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Low-Key Luxury: Park Hyatt Doha Park Suite Review

2020-02-16 2020-02-16 2 Comments

Follow our Instagram account (instagram.com/uscreditcardguide) for more trip reports! Doha is among the latest cities in the world to host a Park Hyatt in town. Considered as the flagship brand in Hyatt portfolio, Park Hyatt symbols a subdued sense of luxury and offers a cozy residential feeling. Opened in Dec 2019, Park Hyatt Doha provides a much-needed addition to Hyatt’s…
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Trip Reports

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Delta SkyMiles® Blue Card from American Express Review (2020.4 Update: 10k Offer)

2020-01-30 2023-10-06 13 Comments

Delta SkyMiles® Blue Card from American Express Review 2020.4 Update: The new offer is 10k. 2020.1 Update: The welcome offer is 15k now. This card is also revamped, the changes are: Earn 2x on restaurants now (previously 1x); No foreign transaction fee now. ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesRecommended Application TimeSummaryRelated Credit CardsAfter ApplyingHistorical Offers ChartApplication Link Application Link AmEx Blue Delta SkyMiles Benefits…
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Discover Checking Account Review (2023.5 Update)

2020-01-14 2023-05-22 34 Comments

Discover Cashback Checking Account (Debit Card/ATM Card) Review ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsBonus RequirementsSummaryApplication Link Application Link Discover Checking Account Benefits Sign-up bonus: earn double cash back for the purchases through 2020.07.31. Offer ends on 2020.02.10. [Expired] Earn 1% cash back on up to $3,000 in debit card purchases each month. $0 monthly fee, no minimum deposit requirements. $0 incoming wire transfer fee. Discover…
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Marriott gutting Bonvoy Events as elite qualification shortcut (2019.12 Update: The 10 Elite Night Credit Is Officially Gone)

2019-12-26 2019-12-26 3 Comments

[2019.12 Update] Today Marriott changed its official terms and conditions, and the 10 elite night credit for Marriott Bonvoy Events will officially end on Dec 31, 2019. A strong rumor recently surfaced among the Points & Miles community (1, 2) regarding Marriott’s intent to get rid of the ability to earn 10 Elite Qualifying Nights from your first Marriott Bonvoy Events…
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News

Incredible: First Class to Hong Kong for 61,000 AA miles (with Web Special pricing)!

2019-12-15 2019-12-14 4 Comments

In early December American Airlines extended its “Web Special” pricing from Economy to Business and First Class. We have seen reports of some marginally discounted domestic first class award, but wonder if similar discounts will ever apply to international premium cabins—the crown jewel of mileage redemption—until now. This morning we spotted that AA has released a substantial amount of saver…
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Oneworld

AmEx Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Credit Card Double Dip Opportunity!

2019-12-11 2021-03-26 3 Comments

With American Express continuing to target more and more users with an all time best offer to upgrade to the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Credit Card, I thought I would highlight something I found recently regarding the $300 Marriott Statement Credit. When I upgraded back in November 2018 I shortly after made some purchases totaling $251.52 that were quickly…
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AmEx Summaries

Citi Dividend Credit Card Review (Discontinued)

2019-11-11 2020-08-16 46 Comments

Citi Dividend Platinum Select Credit Card Review ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesSummaryHistorical Offers ChartApplication Link Application Link This card no longer accepts new applications. If you are lucky to have this legacy credit card, you can still enjoy its original benefits. Benefits Earn 5% cash back in each quarter’s bonus categories, 1% on all other purchases. The following picture shows the bonus category calendar…
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AmEx Business Green Card Review (2019.11 Update: 25k Best Ever Offer!)

2019-11-08 2023-08-17 47 Comments

AmEx Business Green Rewards from American Express Review [2019.11 Update2] – We just realized that there’s a 25k better offer for this card in incognito mode. [2019.11 Update] – A 15k MR offer is now available after spending $3k in 90 days. This represents the all-time best signup bonus on this card. This bonus is still not very attractive unless you…
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AmEx Business Card

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Capital One Spark Miles for Business Review (2020.1 Update: 50k Offer)

2019-10-24 2024-10-15 4 Comments

Capital One Spark Miles for Business Review 2020.1 Update: The 200k offer is expired. The current offer is 50k. 2019.10 Update: The Spark Miles card now has a revamped signup bonus of 50k miles after spending $5k in the first 3 months and an additional 150k miles after spending $50k in 6 months. Combined with the 2 miles earned per…
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Capital One Business Card

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