Details Written by: RJ Marriott has announced plans to buy the citizenM brand. Today, Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brand citizenM, a unique and innovative offering in the select-service segment. The transaction is expected to accelerate Marriott’s global expansion of its select-service and lifestyle lodging offerings,…
Details Written by: RJ Southwest Airlines has updated benefits for the Rapid Rewards program. As well as some credit card benefits. TPG summarized them below: Benefit Changes Credit Cards Additionally, all Southwest cardholders will get a free checked bag. Along with up to 8 companions on the same reservation. Effective 5/28/25. First reported by…
Details Written by: RJ Capital One is surveying cardholders about a potential new card: First reported by DoC Thoughts There is a gap in the current Venture lineup, making a product like this seem likely. Looks to be an Amex Gold Card rival. Which you like better will come down to how useful one…
Details Written by: RJ BILT Rewards has added redemption options for student loan repayments. BILT points can be redeemed at 1 cent per point towards these loan servicing companies: Sallie Mae MOHELA Neinet Navient Aidvantage Press release Thoughts I like this addition. Gives more options to those with rent, yet don’t want to do travel…
Details Written by: RJ BILT Rewards has added Southwest Airlines as a transfer partner. BILT points can be transferred to Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program at a 1:1 ratio. Press release Thoughts More options is always nice. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and products that appear on this website are from companies which RJ…
Details Written by: RJ MGM and FNBO have launched another cobranded card together MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard Annual fee: $249 Multipliers 6x points & tier credits on MGM purchases 2x points & tier credits onHotels, dining, gas stations and grocery stores 1x points & tier credits on All purchases including BetMGM Deposits Benefits…
Details Written by: RJ According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple is looking to not only replace Goldman as the banking part but also swap out to a new payment network. Both American Express and Visa are vying to replace Mastercard as Apple’s card services provider, while Mastercard is aiming to retain its position. Apple…
Details Written by: RJ A reliable source has sent details around changes to US Bank’s Smartly card and program. Not sure when these take effect, presumably 4/14/25. Base 2x remains unlimited The increased earn rates would be capped at 10k/spend per statement cycle. $10k on deposit for the 2.5x tier 3x tier still $50k 4x…
Details Written by: RJ Chase and Lyft have updated their partnership benefits. These new benefits start 4/1/25 – 9/30/27. Sapphire Reserve & J.P. Morgan Reserve Cardmembers will receive 5x total points when riding with Lyft, plus a new $10 monthly in-app credit.* Cardmembers who have already signed up for the 2-year Lyft Pink benefit will continue…
Details Written by: RJ Chase has updated the United card lineup. Club Infinite & Business Annual fee: Personal card from $525 to $695, an increase of $170 (or 32%); business card from $450 to $695, a larger increase of $245 (or 54%) Reduced guest allowance: The regular (“Individual”) United Club membership included with this card…