Posts by chanye
A Collection of Visa Questions (Transit Visas, Visa-Free Transit, AVR, and More)
Do you need a visa for a connection? Can you enter a country during transit? If your visa has expired, can you still return to the U.S.? And what documents do you need for certain...
IHG PointBreaks: 5,000-Point Award Sale for 2017 Q1
IHG’s signature quarterly PointBreaks promotion is back. You can redeem just 5,000 points per night at any participating hotel, including some ultra-luxury InterContinental propert...
Citi Backdoor Application Links Roundup and Analysis: Getting Around the 24-Month Rule
A look at Citi’s recent leaked application links....
Amex + Walmart Pay: Spend $100, Get a $20 Gift Card!
I tried this offer at Walmart today: I bought $71 in merchandise (including tax) plus a $30 Walmart gift card. I paid with an AMEX card in Walmart Pay, and the offer successfully t...
A Guide to Shopping Rebates (Mail-in Rebate)
What you need to know about rebates....
Using ANA Miles for a 95,000-Mile U.S.-China Business Class Award
LD had to fly back to China to take care of some business, so of course I used ANA’s excellent 95,000-mile round-trip business class sweet spot. Happy wife, happy life!...
8 Ways to Pay Your Credit Card Bill
There are many ways to pay a credit card bill, and each comes with its own pros and cons. Choose the method that fits your situation best....
Niagara Falls Trip Report — From a Credit Card/Points Enthusiast’s Perspective
This article looks at lodging and transportation in trip planning from the perspective of a credit card points enthusiast....
Guide to Renting a Car in the U.S.
Tips and things to watch out for when renting a car in the United States....
Take Surveys, Earn Free Google Play Credit, and Make Free WeChat Out Calls
Chinese New Year is here! On behalf of all the writers at UsCreditCards101, chanye would like to wish all our readers a happy New Year, and thank you for your support. During the h...
My Summer Trip Home Award Booking: ANA Mileage Club
After ymlulu shared his ANA redemption experience, I also completed a real-world booking of my own. Overall, redeeming ANA miles for US–China travel looks like an excellent value o...