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Third-Party-Issued AE Cards Can Add AMEX Offers via Connect [2020.8 Update: China-Issued Cards Can Now Add All AMEX Offers, but RMB Cards Still Cannot]
【2020.8 Update】China-issued RMB credit card versions can no longer be added. However, USD-denominated single-network and dual-network cards can still add all offers available in AM...
Three Data Points on Citi and Chase Shutdowns: Be Extra Careful During the Pandemic
All three DPs come from miles per day. This guy is basically the king of shutdowns—if it’s an account you can name, he’s probably seen it get shut down. Citi shutdown This reader h...
Latest Good AMEX Offers Roundup and How to Use Them [Updated 2020.8: Thoughts on Recent Good Offers]
Here’s a quick roundup of several pretty solid deals lately—it’s been a while since I last shared one....
“AMEX Mainland Bankcard Clearing License Follow-Up”: Multiple Mainland Chinese Banks Launch AMEX RMB Single-Network Credit Cards
If you may recall, I previously posted two news flashes: Official announcement! AMEX formally obtained the “Bank Card Clearing Business License” in mainland China AMEX’s first batc...
Received a $50 loyalty credit on an AMEX Delta co-branded card
I received an email saying that the AMEX Delta Platinum will be getting a $50 Appreciation Credit. The timing was right after the annual fee posted; I paid the annual fee, and then...
“Free $100!” AMEX Platinum personal card has a Dell offer: spend $100, get $100 back — “free Gold authorized user cards may have it too”
[Update] Based on author KUKU’s experience, free Gold authorized user cards may also have this offer. If you previously added a Gold authorized user card for a family member, remem...
Don’t Transfer! Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG with a 60% Bonus...
Chase is currently offering a 60% bonus when transferring UR points to IHG. In other words, the transfer ratio has changed from 1:1 to 1:1.6. As most people know, IHG points are wo...
Double! BofA Cash Rewards Sending Targeted Offer for Double Cash Back on Spending (3% Becomes 6%)
Several readers received a targeted email offer from BofA: spending in office supplies, electronics, discount stores, and online shopping can earn double cash back. The extra cash...
AMEX Offer | Pandora subscription: Spend $9.99, get $9.99 back [Not Recommended]
AMEX recently rolled out a streaming offer. At the moment, there are no other rewards for this subscription besides airline or hotel shopping portals, and the payout rates there ar...
How One Person Can Add the AMEX Shop Small Offer Multiple Times: Discussion [Update 2: China-issued AMEX cards can receive the rebate]
[Update 2] It looks like the rebate can post successfully. If you have multiple China-issued AMEX credit cards, you may be able to add it multiple times. Also, the Shop Small offer...
Targeted Chase/BofA Mint Mobile Offer: Spend $5, Get $10 Back
Some Chase cards now have a targeted Mint Mobile offer that gives you $10 back with any purchase amount. If you’re not familiar with Chase Offers, see: Introduction to Chase Offers...