BILT 2.0 Cards Launch

Details Written by: RJ BILT Rewards 2.0 cards are here. Note: Use TPGs link to get an additional 5x points per dollar for the first five days from signup, up to 50,000 bonus points (maxed out at $10,000 in spend). Blue Card Annual fee: $0 Multipliers 1x all purchase + 4% Bilt Cash. 3x at…

Allegiant Airlines Acquires Sun Country

Details Written by: RJ Allegiant Airlines has announced the acquisition of Sun Country. This is cash and stock deal valued at ~$1.5B. Both airlines will fly under the Allegiant banner. This merger has yet to be approved by the DOJ.   On the credit card front both do have a cobranded card. Allegiant Always Rewards…

BILT 2.0 Potential Card Detail Leaks

Details Written by: RJ Potential variations of the new Bilt Rewards cards have leaked: Blue Card Annual fee: $0 Welcome Bonus: $100 Bilt Cash Multipliers: 1x All purchases including rent and mortgage payments  4x Bilt Cash on all regular spend (non rent/mortgage) Benefits No foreign transaction fees Intro offer: $100 Bilt cash   Obsidian (card…

Chase Lands The Apple Card

Details Written by: RJ Chase and Goldman Sachs have reached a deal for the Apple Card. Chase will become the new home and inherit the ~$20B in outstanding balances at over a $1B discount. In addition to the card, Chase will also launch an Apple branded savings account product. Existing Apple savings customers will be…

New BILT Cards Coming January 2026

Details Written by: RJ BILT Rewards 2.0 cards will be open for a “pre-order” on 1/14/26: On January 14th, 2026, we’ll reveal the new card value propositions and open pre-order, giving you the ability to select one of the three cards you’d like to seamlessly upgrade to. We know you’ve had questions, and we look…

Chase Freedom Q1 2026 5x Categories

Details Written by: RJ Chase Q1 2026 5x categories for the Freedom and Freedom Flex: Dining Norwegian Cruise Line American Heart Association Categories will need to be activated on each Freedom/Flex card. Spend cap is $1,500 in combined category purchases. Thoughts Dining on the Freedom Flex is nice as it’ll stack with the base 3x…

Mesa Credit Card Shuts Down

Details Written by: RJ Mesa credit card has been shutdown. Emails have been sent to cardholders: We are reaching out today to share the unfortunate news that, effective immediately, your Mesa Homeowners Card account will be closed. As such, your credit card will be deactivated and you will not be able to make any new…