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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...
Do Plastiq and PayPal know people are using PayPal Key for rewards plays?
A while back, we were among the first to introduce the wildly popular PayPal Key tool: PayPal virtual card PayPal Key: overview and how to use it【2020.10 update: don’t forget to pa...
WeChat Pay | Use AMEX referral bonus to earn 4x MR on most spending in China (minimum value 5%)
A while back, AMEX ran a special promotion that gave an extra 3x bonus after a referral. Even if you're in mainland China, you can benefit from it. If you successfully refer a no-F...
Discover it Extra 2%-3% Cashback [2020.10 Update: It's Back, You Can Ask for an Offer via Online Chat, DP Attached]
【2020.10 Update】This year's promotion is here. This time it was sent by email, so check your inbox (activation required). There are three main types: Extra 2% cashback, capped at t...
AMEX BCE $150 + $200 all-time-high welcome offer, last two days (ends 10/07)
The last day to apply for this all-time-high offer with 20% back at Amazon is October 7, which means there are only two days left. Amazon Prime Day is coming up soon. If you have a...
Citi DC Sent Out a Small Offer for an Extra 4% Cash Back
What people received was a paper letter, as shown below ↓ The specific terms are as follows ↓ You need to manually activate it by 10/31/2020, either online or by phone, and you wil...
Free! AMEX Credit Cards Get a $70 Calm App Premium Membership (Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation) — Register by October 31
【Updated 2020.10】The registration period has been extended to October 31 If you have any AMEX credit card, whether personal or business, you can activate a free Calm Premium member...