Details Written by: RJ Bank of America has updated the 3x category choices on the Customized Cash card: Gas stations Added EV charging Online shopping Added cable, streaming, internet, phone plans Dining Travel Drug store/pharmacy Home improvement/furnishings Full category exclusion list First reported reader Terrel Moss (Happy Birthday sir!) Thoughts More options is always nice.…
Details Written by: RJ Citi has refreshed its banking tiers. Previously the deposit account products were separated into ‘account packages’ where a user would pick the package to best fit their needs (or easiest to hit a bonus with) Now Citi will have the Citi Relationship program. Your relationship tier is based on your combined…
Details Written by: RJ Delta has opened a new Sky Club in Boston’s Logan International Airport. Details ~21,000 square feet Seats 400 Hours: 1:30pm – 10:45pm daily Terminal E for international travel Features Full bar + a premium bar Five showers Two family rooms Six soundproof work booths Normal food options First reported by OMAAT…
Details Written by: RJ American Express has announced updates to the Platinum card Authorized users Additional Platinum cards will now cost $195 each. The old price as $175 for three cards, then $175 per each card after that. Changes are live now for new cardholders and new authorized users. Existing cardholders will receive a letter…
Details Written by: RJ IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a new ‘midscale conversion’ brand; Garner – An IHG Hotel. First properties are expected to launch by the end of 2023. Garner will give owners and guests what they’ve been missing in the midscale space. We’ve designed this brand to deliver on what’s expected –…
Details Written by: RJ Capital One has tightened their welcome offer eligibility requirements: Existing or previous cardmembers are not eligible for this product if they have received a new cardmember bonus for this product in the past 48 months. This seems to apply to all personal cards with a welcome offer. I didn’t see the…
Details Written by: RJ Wired is reporting on new findings from cyber security researchers on loyalty programs. The research looks at Points, the company behind running most loyal programs in the travel space. The study was commissioned by Points, who worked with researchers to patch the weaknesses . The research highlights weaknesses in Points Application…
Details Written by: RJ Credit rating agency Moody’s has cut the credit ratings of smaller to mid sized banks. Downgraded banks of note M&T Bank Pinnacle Financial BOK Financial Webster Financial Under review for potential downgrade Bank of New York Mellon US Bancorp State Street Truist Financial Cullen/Frost Bankers Norther Trust Negative outlook for 11…
Details Written by: RJ We’ve seen a Reddit rumor pop up claiming Delta/American Express will be making more changes to Sky Club access. Specifically focused on the credit cards, starting sometime in 2024 or 2025. Delta Reserve: 10 passes per year for the primary cardmember. Authorized users can enter the lounge but it’s a total…
Details Written by: RJ American Express has added Qatar Airways as a transfer partner. Membership rewards points can be transferred to Qatar Airways Privilege Club at a 1:1 rate. Transfers will be instant. Thoughts Always nice to have more options. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and products that appear on this website are…