Ally and CardWorks, Inc (and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Merrick Bank) have entered into a definitive agreement to for CardWorks to acquire Ally’s credit card portfolio that includes a total of 1.3 million active cardholders... Read More →
Category - Misc
Venetian & Palazzo Now Bookable With Hyatt Points, With A Catch
The Venetian and Palazzo can now be booked using Hyatt points. Unfortunately there are two things that make this not really worth doing: Price is 35,000-70,000 points per night These are bookable Hyatt in name only. Meaning none of your... Read More →
Issue With Citi Easy Deals Selling Out Immediately
Currently there seems to be some sort of issue with Citi Easy Deals selling out immediately. For those that don’t know Citi Simplicity, Diamond Preferred cardholders get access to Citi Easy Deals where they have a discounted gift... Read More →
Capital One Lounge Access Changes
Capital One is making two changes to lounge access for Venture X personal and business cardholders. As of March 1, 2025 you no longer get access to Plaza Premium lounges. You can still access most of these lounges as they are also part... Read More →
Most Popular Posts From 2024
Some readers have asked what the most popular posts from 2024 were. I’ve divided these into new posts that were created in 2024 and existing posts. New Posts (Update) American Express Platinum 175,000 Points Signup Bonus Citi... Read More →
[Resolved] Issues With X/Twitter Auto Posting & BlueSky
Update 11/25/24: Autoposting to X/Twitter should now be working again. A few readers have reached out asking why posts aren’t getting automatically pushed onto Twitter anymore. Unfortunately the autoposter we use (dlvr.it) limits... Read More →
AwardWallet Increasing Prices To $49.99 Per Year (From $10 For Grandfathered Customers)
AwardWallet is increasing prices to $49.99 per year, some users are currently paying $10 per year under a grandfathered price but that will stop on December 18, 2024. The full e-mail sent out is as follows: We are writing to let you... Read More →
Capital One DCA Airport Lounge To Open Tomorrow
After more than two years of being announced the Capital One DCA Airport Landings Lounge will open tomorrow. There will be your typical airport lounge with a grab and go section next to the lounge that is open to the public. Venture and... Read More →
Pepper App Points Now Expire After 60 Days Of Inactivity
The Pepper App has sent out an e-mail to users informing them that points will now expire after a period of 60 days of inactivity starting November 15, 2024. If you’ve already made a purchase then there will be a grace period... Read More →
Giftcards.com Changes Loyalty Program To Giftcards.com Rewards, $5 Bonus
Giftcards.com is changing loyalty program names from G-Money Rewards to Giftcards.com Rewards. In addition if you join the program you’ll earn 500 points (worth $5), you won’t be eligible if you’ve previously been a... Read More →
Patreon Class Action Settlement ($7.25 Million Settlement, $35-$175 Per Claimant)
It’s alleged that Patreon disclosed its users’ identities and video-viewing preferences without consent in violation of federal law. Patreon has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $7.25 million. The class action... Read More →
Hyatt & Peloton Partner, Earn Points On Workouts During Stays
Hyatt & Peloton have announced a partnership. The partnership will involve Hyatt adding Peloton equipment to 800+ properties and provide access to Peloton classes on guestroom TVs at nearly 400 properties for guest and member enjoyment... Read More →
Global Entry To Increase Fee To $120 (PenFed, Capital One, American Express, Barclays, Chase & Citi To Increase Fee Reimbursement)
Update 9/23/24:PenFed now increasing it to $120 on the Pathfinder card. Update 8/9/24: Capital One now raising the fee reimbursement to $120 as well. Update 8/1/24: According to TPG, American Express is also raising the fee... Read More →
Swagbucks Removes Ability To Buy Swagbucks
Swagbucks has removed the ability to purchase Swagbucks. Swagbucks previously offered the ability to purchase Swagbucks for less than facevalue, making it easily profitable. Earlier this year they stopped you earning anything when a... Read More →
DoT Launches Probe Of Four Airline Loyalty Programs (American, Delta, Southwest & United)
Yesterday the Department of Transport (DoT) announced a probe into the four largest airline loyalty programs (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines) that aims to protect customers from potential... Read More →