Details Written by: RJ American Express is sending notice to some cardholders that revokes their guest access to the Centurion Lounge. American Express had changed the rules this year where the cardholder had to spend $75k/year to keep guest access. American Express then granted some cardholders guest passes even without hitting the spend requirement. “Due…
Offer Details Written by: RJ Requirements Open a business checking account and deposit the required amount within 60 days of account opening Business Checking: Deposit $2k = $100 Unlimited Business Checking: Deposit $5k = $400 Unlimited Plus Business Checking: Deposit $20k = $1k Keep funds on deposit for 60 days Eligibility CO, IL, IN, KY,…
Offer Details Written by: RJ Requirements Open a new Anywhere checking account. Setup a recurring direct deposit. Bonus posts after account has been open for 90 days. Eligibility VA, MD – must be within 25-50 miles of a branch. New customers only Fees Anywhere checking – $7 monthly fee is avoidable with one of the…
Offer Details Requirements Open a new True Blue Rewards checking – $250. Direct deposit $100 within 60 days of opening. Open a new Spend Free checking account – $100. Direct deposit $100 within 60 days of opening. Bonus posts on day 61. Eligibility WA Can’t have been a member in the last 12 months. Fees…
Details Witten by: RJ Plastiq has filed chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. Priority Technology Holdings is emerged as a stalking horse bidder to acquire Plastiq Business Wire VTF reports – This is not a liquidation, and if all goes according to filings in day one proceedings there shouldn’t be an interruption in service. Thoughts Bankruptcy…
Details Written by: RJ Chase held an Investor Day presentation where they announced the ‘Freedom Rise’ card. The card name had previously been discovered in Trademark filings a few months back. The slide (page 54) shows the card set to launch later in 2023. “Leveraging the strategic advantage of our branches to help new-to- credit…
Details Written by: RJ Capital One has updated the terms and conditions for Capital One Travel. Capital One offers price drop protection on flights booked via the portal. Previously the difference would be credited back to your Venture X card. Now all refunds will be issued as a credit. Updated terms Thoughts Small but annoying…
Details Written by: RJ Multiple media outlets have reported Choice Hotels is interested in purchasing Wyndham Hotels. It’s not confirmed if Wyndham has interest in a merger, though it seems the two companies are in early discussions. Reuters Thoughts Personally I don’t have much experience with either chain. Wyndham does seem to be a sleeper…
Details Written by: RJ Hilton has announced the launch of a new extended stay property line under the working title: Project H3. Billed as a lower scale property for travelers booking 20 or so night stays. These properties will be apart of the Hilton Honors points system. Deliberate Design: This product will reimagine core design…
Details Written by: RJ United has quietly implemented a massive points devaluation of ~33%, going as high as 50% in some cases. The examples I’ve seen are mostly for transatlantic flights. These devaluations also extend to partner airlines. United doesn’t publish an award chart. Prices/points increases have been identified by playing around with flight options.…