Best Posts Last Week: 85k Chase United Deal, 50k For Attending Virtual Timeshare & More

Chase is offering 80k + 5k miles on the United explorer for some. We also looked at whether you should transfer miles or apply for a Hawaiian card before the Alaska Airlines merger. Barclays has added a two free checked bags benefit on the Frontier card. Citi has filed a trademarked for the Citi Strata Select.

Valley National Bank is offering a $400 bonus for those in AL, FL, NJ, & NY. Community Financial Credit Union is offering a $1,000 bonus for those in MI. Fifth Third Bank is offering a $325 bonus for those in FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, OH, TN, WV, SC.

Marriott is offering a 50,000 point bonus for attending a virtual timeshare, but you need to call in. There is an AmEx offer for $5 back when you spend $15+ on PayPal. RebatesMe is offering a $40 sign up bonus.

As always a lot of the good deals have already expired, make sure to either follow us on Twitter or get daily e-mail updates so you don’t miss any deals. If we missed any deals or you have an idea for a post, please let us know ([email protected] or [email protected]). 

All Of Our Posts

Credit Cards

• • [YMMV] Chase United Explorer 80,000 + 5,000 Miles Signup Bonus
  • Should You Transfer Miles/Apply For A Hawaiian Airlines Card Before The Alaska Airlines Merger?
  • Barclays Frontier Card Adds Two Free Checked Bags Benefit
  • Citi Files Trademark For ‘Citi Strata Select’
  • FNBO Amtrak Credit Card 40,000 Points Signup Bonus
  • FNBO Best Western Cards No Longer Accepting Applications
  • [YMMV] American Express Delta Gold – 50,000 Miles + $400/$500 Statement Credit
  • (Source) Chase INK Unlimited Signup Bonus Increases To 90,000 on August 25th
  • Chase INK Preferred 120,000 Signup Bonus Ending On September 5th
  • American Express Sends Out E-mail Indicating New Aspire 7x Categories (Gas & Supermarkets) [In Error?]
  • American Express To Open Salt Lake City International Airport Centurion Lounge In 2025
  • Apply for a new Target Circle Card Debit/Credit and Get $50 off $50 Shopping Trip
  • Reminder: Chase INK Referrals Soon Go Down From 40,000 to 20,000
  • [Update] U.S. Bank Business Cards Have Confusing ‘Central Billing Account’ (Bank of America, Wells Fargo)

 

Bank Bonuses

• SoFi Checking & Savings $550 Signup Bonus via Rakuten (Nationwide; Requires $5,000 Direct Deposit)
• [AL, FL, NJ, & NY Only] Valley National Bank $400 Checking Bonus
• [MI] Community Financial Credit Union $1,000 Checking Bonus
• [FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, OH, TN, WV, SC] Fifth Third $325 Checking Bonus
• [Targeted] Cash App: Get Up To $300 Bonus When You Make Direct Deposit
• [FL] Community Credit Union Florida $300 Checking Bonus + $200 Savings Bonus
• [MA, CT, RI, NH] Abington Bank $300 Checking Bonus, Direct Deposit Not Required
• [MN, ND & AZ] Bell Bank $300 Checking Bonus
• [AZ] Pima Federal Credit Union $200 Checking Bonus, Direct Deposit Not Required
• [Magnolia, TX In Branch] 5Point Credit Union $200 Checking Bonus
• [NYC] Muncipal Credit Union $200 Checking Bonus
• [Targeted] Commerce Bank $300 Checking Bonus
• SoFi 401(k) 1% Rollover Match
• Fidelity Debit Card Removes Foreign Transaction Fees
• (Update) Robinhood Gold Free Benefit: $1,000 In Margin Loans
• [Expired] [MN, WI] Royal Credit Union $250 Checking Bonus

Deals

• [YMMV] Marriott: Attend Virtual Timeshare Presentation And Get 50,000 Points
• [Targeted] AmEx Offer: PayPal, Use PayPal At Checkout & Get $5 Bonus
• RebatesMe Shopping Portal: $40 Sign Up Bonus
• JetBlue Launches ‘Match To Mosaic’ Status Match + Challenge
• Walmart+ Members To Get Burger King Benefits (Free Whopper, 25% Discount)
• [Targeted] U.S. Bank Smartly Checking Deals: Get 20% Back On Grocery & Dining
• Bored Cow: Free After Rebate
• Lindt: Free 3.5-Oz Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar (In Store Coupon)
• Hilton Honors: Earn 2,500 Points Per Stay
• Chase Offers/BofA: Get Up To 10% Back at Kroger Brands, Kroger.com, Kroger Fuel ($9 Cashback Max)
• Amazon: $15 Credit With $50 Spend On Household Essentials
• Bank Amerideals/Chase Offers: Chewy $15 Back When You Spend $49+
• Citi Offers: Visibile $25 Off $20
• Peacock Premium: $1.99 For Students & First Responders, $2.99 For Military & Teachers
• Bank Amerideals: Get 15% Back On Newegg (8/21-8/27; Unlimited)
• Costco.com: $100 Instacart Giftcard For $80 (Limit 2)
• [Targeted] AmEx Offer: Google Pay, Use Three Times & Get $10 Credit
• Amazon: Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M3 Pro With 512GB SSD For $1,499
• Atom Tickets: Two Free Tickets To ‘City Of Dreams’ With Promo Code ATOMDREAMS
• Free Wine From Last Bottle Wines Via Referral
• Southwest Schedule Extended Until April 7, 2025
• CLEAR: Get $75 Uber Voucher On Signup (Free With Platinum Card)
• Amazon: Apple iPad (9th Generation) For $199
• American Airlines Cardholders: 50 Miles Per $1 Donated To Stand Up To Cancer
• [Expired] Pepper: Save On Giftcards For Delta, Southwest, Netflix, Meijer, DoorDash, Gamestop, Petco & More
• [Expired] Walgreens: Free 8×10 Photo Print With Promo Code EIGHT-TEN
• [Expired] Bestbuy.com: Save 15% On Instacart eGiftcards
• [Expired] Pepper: Save On Giftcards For Instacart, IKEA, Lowe’s, Chipotle, Nike, Airbnb & More
• [Expired] eBay: 50% Off Adidas Shoes & Clothing With Promo Code ADISUMMER50
• [DEAD] Pepper: Get 16% Back On Amazon Fresh (Unlimited)
• [Expired] Topcashback: Get $2.50 Bonus With $15 Spend (8/19-8/21)
• [Expired] Häagen-Dazs: Free Mini Cup/Cone Of Pistachio Ice Cream (8/18 – 8/20, First 500 Per Store)
• [Expired] Pepper: Save On Giftcards For Sam’s Club, Delta, Airbnb, Netflix, Hulu & More
• [Expired] Breeze Airways: 45% Off Base Price With Promo Code DONTPUNT
• [Expired] CVS: Two Free 5×7 Prints With Promo Code AUGFREE (Free In Store Pick Up)
• [Expired] T-Life (T-Mobile Tuesday): Baskin Robbins BOGO, Reebok 50% Off & More

Misc

• Bilt Loses Hawaiian As Transfer Partner
• PSA: DoorDash System Bug Adds Unauthorized Fees For Small Orders
• Pepper Rewards App: Buy Top Gift Card Brands & Get Cashback (Double Points First 15 Days)

Manufactured Spending

• Kroger / Harris Teeter: 4x Fuel Points On Third-Party Gift Cards, Includes Fixed Visa/MC (8/23 – 8/25)
• Kroger: Purchase Two $100 Visa/Mastercard Giftcards & Get $8 Discount
• Meijer Mperks: $10 Off $150 Mastercard Giftcards
• [Expired] Safeway: Earn 4x Points On Giftcards (8/24 – 8/25)
• [Expired] Staples: No Purchase Fee On $200 Visa Gift Cards (8/18-8/24; Max 8)

Around The Web

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