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How to Use Overseas High Cashback Promotions from Mainland China Credit Cards in the U.S. [Nov. 2019 Update: Bank of China Promotions Updated]
Added third-party promotions such as WeChat Pay and Alipay, as well as overseas promotions organized by UnionPay card networks; added fourth-quarter promotions from Postal Savings...
Could Visa and WeChat Pay Be Expanding Their Partnership?
As we all know, since 2018, WeChat Pay has broadly accepted Visa, Master, AMEX, and Discover credit cards for online payments within WeChat’s “nine-grid” mini-program merchants, mo...
Guide to Using Chase Secure Message (SM) [2019.11 update: a small trick to get your full card number before the card arrives so you can meet spending requirements smoothly]
I recently applied for the new Sapphire Preferred with a 60,000-point welcome bonus. The card had not arrived yet, but I wanted to get the card number early so I could start spendi...
You Can No Longer Add Both the MR and Cash Versions of the Same AMEX Offer to One Account, Even Across Different Cards
As we all know, a few months ago AMEX adjusted its offer system, which made it possible for both the AMEX MR and Cash versions of the same offer to appear on the same credit card....
New Way to Apply for an AMEX Credit Card Without an SSN: Use International Credit History Transfer (Available for Australia, the UK, Canada, India, and Mexico)
Today, when KUKU applied for the AMEX Green for the second time, they discovered that AE has improved the application system. Applicants with credit history in Australia, Canada, I...
Barclays Uber Credit Card: [2019.10 Update: Major Benefit Changes, No Longer Worth It]
Today Barclays announced changes to the benefits on the Uber card: cash back will be converted to Uber Cash, the earn rate on Uber purchases will increase, and the earn rates on di...
Targeted AMEX Hertz President’s Circle Offer | Status Match Loop
AMEX sent some users a targeted offer to upgrade to Hertz Gold Plus Rewards President’s Circle status. After registration, you need to complete one $250 car rental. The resulting P...
Discover it | Sam's Club: New or Renewal Members Can Get $25 Back
According to Doc, this offer can also work on Sam's Club membership renewals. Sam's Club often gives out gift cards when you renew, so remember to use your Discover Card. Some read...
BofA Deal / Chase Offer | Marriott Sheraton & W Hotels 15% | Olive Garden 35%
There are a couple of solid recent offers from Chase and Bank of America. You need to add them to your card before making a purchase. Chase and BofA offers usually won’t get pushed...
How to Maximize the Instacart AMEX Offer | Get $65/$70 of Groceries for $8.5/$21
There has been a lot of discussion about this in WeChat groups lately, so here’s a quick roundup. If you find a better deal, feel free to leave a comment! Offer Details AMEX recent...