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Spend $4,000 on an existing Chase Hyatt card, get 1 extra Cat 1-4 free night
Today, Chase sent out a spending offer to existing Hyatt cardholders. After enrolling by November 30 and spending $4,000 by December 31, you can earn 1 Cat 1-4 free night certifica...
A Special AMEX Charge Card Risk-Control Mechanism (Not FR)
AMEX Charge cards, especially business cards, have long had a special risk-control mechanism that only a few English blogs have discussed. In short, this review can cause all credi...
More on the Privacy + PayPal Key "stacking" setup: DP on buying from the Japan Nintendo eShop
【Update 2】Do not try stacking Privacy with PayPal Key for now; Privacy has started shutting down accounts 【Update】When I first introduced this “stacking” setup, I tested it on Amaz...
Heads-Up: Downgrading an AMEX Card Early Can Cause a Previous Upgrade Bonus to Be Clawed Back
We previously shared various situations in which AMEX clawed back welcome bonuses and upgrade bonuses. Recently, another reader got caught by this. About six months ago, he receive...
Stack Chase Freedom Flex with PayPal Key for 9% Cash Back
Chase Freedom Flex (CFF) is a new Chase credit card launched to replace the old Chase Freedom. The main features of this card are: 5% cash back on quarterly categories (up to $1,50...
Uber Eats | AMEX Platinum/Gold/Green cardholders get 1 year of Eats Pass
Today, AMEX announced that it will add more Uber-related card benefits. Platinum, Gold, and Green cardholders can all benefit from this. How do you get Eats Pass? If you add one of...
CGB launches IHG + China Eastern triple co-branded card: earn points across all three programs
China Guangfa Bank (CGB) today officially launched the previously rumored triple co-branded card. It comes in both UnionPay and Visa versions. For spending through designated chann...
"Works for China Airfare" WeChat Pay | Airfare Purchased with CSR May Qualify for Trip Cancellation Insurance
This DP comes from 北美票帝. There is a small error in the original post: “On the other hand, buying tickets through an OTA can earn 3X CSR points (a CSR card linked to WeChat is coded...
Chase AARP Credit Card [2020.10 Update: Applications Closed, Will Be Issued by Barclays, and Existing Cardholders Will Also Be Moved]
According to businesswire, Barclays and AARP have entered into a multi-year agreement, and this AARP card will be transitioned to Barclays issuance. At the same time, Barclays purc...
AMEX Platinum for Schwab: The MR Cash-Out System Is Down Yet Again
【2020.10 Update】The system has been down again these past few days. Recently, the extra 3x on AMEX refer has been pretty strong, so there may be a large number of people cashing ou...
Citi Partners with Mastercard on the “True Name” Program in the U.S., Letting Cardholders Change the Name on Their Credit Card
Back in June, Mastercard launched the True Name program. It allows cardholders to change the name on their credit card so it better reflects their “true” identity. Mastercard news...