Details Written by: RJ Chime has filed for NASDAQ IPO Financial technology company Chime on Tuesday filed paperwork to go public on the Nasdaq. The company intends to file under the ticker symbol “CHYM.” “Chime is a technology company, not a bank,” the company said in its prospectus, noting it’s not a member of the…
Details Written by: RJ PNC Bank has launched a new credit card PNC Spend Wise Annual fee: $0 Multipliers: N/A Benefits APR reduction program: Earn a lower purchase APR when you pay on time and make at least $3,000 in net purchases over 12 billing cycles. Digital subscription credit of $25 annually Spotify, Netflix, Disney…
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…