Citi Clear Cash Trademark

Details Written by: RJ Back in June Citi filed a trademark for Citi Clear Cash. The trademark filing does mention credit cards, points and cash back. Justia First reported by Ask Sebby Thoughts Always fun to speculate. My guess is similar to Sebby in that it’ll be a category card where the user selects. I…

Chase Sapphire Lounge Access Changes

Details Written by: RJ Chase updated the access rule for Sapphire Lounges. Starting 8/15 Priority Pass and Lounge Key members lose the one free pass per year along with discounted passes of $75 after that. Members of these programs will now have to pay $100 entry fee. Another positive change for Sapphire Reserve/JP Morgan Reserve/Ritz…

Robinhood Reworks The Platinum Card

Details Written by: RJ The new Robinhood Platinum card is now live for those users who received an invite. The coupons have been revised since its initial tease. Robinhood Platinum Card Annual fee: $695 Multipliers 5x Dining on the first $50k in spend per year 10x Hotels and Car Rentals through Robinhood travel portal 5x…

New Samsung Galaxy Credit Card

Details Written by: RJ Samsung and Barclays are launching the new Samsung Galaxy card. Card will run on the Visa network and earn cash back. No definitive details on redemptions. It’s also metal. Annual fee: ? Multipliers 5% cash rewards on eligible purchases made directly with Samsung 3% cash rewards on purchases made with Samsung…

US Bank Converting Kroger Cards to Smartly

Details Written by: RJ US Bank will convert existing Kroger cards to Smartly cards. I believe this includes the other versions of this card as Kroger owns those stores. Credit limits, balances, and rewards will be transferred over. New cards will arrive between August and October. As our partnership with Kroger is coming to an…

Amex Centurion Cards Adds $1k Resy Credit

Details Written by: RJ American Express has added a $1k Resy credit to the Centurion card. This credit is paid out as $250/quarter. VFTW Thoughts Nothing says rich and famous like a coupon… Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and products that appear on this website are from companies which RJ Financial/Profitable Content may…

Clear+ Membership Price Increasing

Details Written by: RJ Clear is set to raise the Clear+ membership fee from $209 to $219 on July 1st. American Express has said they’ll match the price hike by increasing the Clear credits offered on Amex cards. First reported by The Street Thoughts With the introduction of TSA Pre check’s touchless option, Clear becomes…

Redeem Amex MR Points Via Apple Pay

Details Written by: RJ American Express is now allowing MR points to be redeemed at purchase when using Apple Pay. Cardholders will have the option when paying in Apple Pay with a linked American Express card.   “Card Members want rewards that fit naturally into how they shop and spend,” said Lisa Kalhans, Executive Vice…