Hyatt Buy Miles 30% Bonus Hyatt is currently selling points with a 30% bonus, which ends this Friday, February 22nd. Maxing out the promotion, you can buy 71,500 Hyatt points for $1,320, almost enough for three nights at a Category 6 hotel. There are some spectacular hotels in Category 6 and 7 that can run…
Limited Time: Earn 5x PayTM points
PayTM is a great bill payment service that lets earn more points with your credit card absolutely free. I’ve written about it before back when they accepted credit cards for all bills without a fee. If you don’t already have an account, use PTM9462620 when signing up. After paying a bill of at least $50, you will earn 5,000…
All About Hyatt Guest of Honor
Hyatt is my preferred hotel chain despite their smaller footprint. I stay loyal because of their attractive rewards program – in particular, their elite benefits. Guest of Honor is one of these perks, available to top-tier Globalist members. This benefit may be one of the best out there. It lets anyone enjoy benefits like suite…
Updates to the American Express Platinum Card
Note: The offer for the American Express Platinum Card has changed since the publication of this content. Please visit the AMEX application page for updated details. Last week, I wrote about upcoming changes to the American Express Platinum Card coming on February 13th. There are two major updates to the American Express Platinum Card, in…
Marriott Category 8 Discounted Pricing – Ends Soon
Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood has been messy, with horrendous IT issues and a data breach. However, one positive benefit available is hotel pricing at lower rates on top-tier properties. Until March 5th 2019, hotels in the highest category are in Category 7, which costs 60,000 Marriott points per night. Peak and off-peak pricing is also…
The Economics of Credit Cards
Credit cards are among the easiest way to earn points. Over the past few years, these product benefits have ebbed and flowed, sometimes without an apparent reason. While we will never be privy to the inner workings of a card issuer, knowing the overall basics is useful when it comes to understanding loyalty and rewards.…
American Express Platinum Card Refresh Coming!
The American Express Platinum Card is one of the best cards in Canada for points and benefits. It earns 1.25 Membership Rewards per dollar spent which are transferrable at a 1:1 ratio to Aeroplan and Avios. The Platinum Card also offers extensive travel benefits including Priority Pass with unlimited visits, a slew of elite status…
Nova Credit with American Express Global Transfer
American Express Global Transfer is one of the easiest ways to get a US credit card if you are planning to move to the USA. Previously, you had to call their dedicated phone line to initiate an application, which I found time-consuming. This meant you could only get the limited offers available on the phone.…
Blacklane Review – Airport Transportation Option
Public transportation is usually the ideal option when I travel alone. However, sometimes that doesn’t make sense. On my last trip in Europe, I used Blacklane for the first time in Monaco. Blacklane is a swanky car service that surprised me with their reasonable prices. My family and I stayed at the Fairmont Monte Carlo…
Credit Card that Covers Flight Delay on Award Tickets?
The BMO World Elite Mastercard is having an increased welcome offer for new applicants – up to 35,000 points, a waived annual fee, and a $100 statement credit. This runs until February 28, and is the highest offer available currently. I plan to apply in the near future, so was looking through their cardholder agreements…
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