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…
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…
Details Written by: RJ Wyndham has updated their award night tiers: Starting September 15, 2026, we’re expanding to four free night redemption tiers: 5,000, 15,000, 30,000, and 45,000 points per bedroom per night. This means free nights will now start at 5,000 points (instead of 7,500) while a small number of our most elevated hotels…
Details Written by: RJ Bilt has added I Prefer Hotel Rewards as a transfer partner: Starting today, Bilt Members can transfer Bilt Points directly to I Prefer Hotel Rewards at a 1:2 ratio – unlocking stays at more than 700 independent hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries. As our 24th travel partner, this partnership…
Details Written by: RJ The Verizon card will now let cardholders redeem Verizon Dollars (the points currency) towards a Verizon bill. Prior to this change Verizon dollars could only be redeemed for accessory items from Verizon. Additionally the new Verizon Shine Rewards program notes cardholders can get 1x for using their card to pay a…
Details Written by: RJ Barclays and Wyndham have refreshed the card lineup. Also adding the New Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Credit Card Summary of changes Earner Annual fee: $0 Multipliers 5x at Wyndham properties 3x on Vacation Club, dining, and grocery store (excludes Target and Walmart), Gas and EV charging purchases 1x All other…
Details Written by: RJ Barclays and Wyndham have launched a new credit card: Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Annual fee: $395 Multipliers 8x Hotels by Wyndham purchases 4x Eligible Vacation Club, travel, dining and grocery store purchases (excluding Target and Walmart) 1x All purchases Credits $100 Annual Wyndham hotel credit after spending $100+ at eligible Wyndham…
Details Written by: RJ Wells Fargo has discontinued the Attune card as of 6.15.26. Attune earned 4x on purchases in the following categories earn an unlimited 4% cash rewards: Self-care. Beauty and barbershops; gym memberships and fitness studios; health and beauty spas; and massage parlors. Good for the planet. EV stations; public transportation (ridesharing like…
Details Written by: RJ American Express is set to acquire TheFork from Trip Advisors for $700 million in cash. Deal is expected to close by end of year. TheFork connects millions of diners with more than 50,000 restaurants across 11 European countries through its restaurant management, booking and customer engagement platform, alongside a consumer-facing restaurant…
Details Written by: RJ A judge has given preliminary approval to the revised $38B Visa/Mastercard settlement with merchants. U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan in Brooklyn, New York, said the settlement covering more than 12 million merchants was “fair, reasonable, and adequate,” and that he was likely to eventually grant final approval. Also known as interchange fees, swipe…