Through June 22, 2019, the US Citi ThankYou program is offering a 30% bonus when you convert points into Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles. Points ordinarily convert at a 1:1 ratio, though during this promotion you can convert 1,000 Citi points into…
Every month I make a post with what I consider to be the best credit card bonuses of the month. While there are several excellent long standing credit card offers, the specifics of the best offers are constantly changing (be it the annual fee, minimum…
Many of us go to great lengths to maximize our credit card strategy. For example, I have over two dozen credit cards -- I have some cards for the perks, while I have other cards for the bonuses they offer when I spend money on them. While I know many…
Understandably (and justifiably) there are some cards that have become extremely popular, that just about anyone who is into miles & points has in their wallet. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card come to mind (and there…
This is an update to a previous post, to note that we now have a lot more details about the specifics of the Citi Prestige cell phone protection benefit. Some significant changes are being made to the Citi Prestige Card this year. Some of these are positive,…
About a year ago I wrote a post sharing my thoughts on the "major" transferable points currencies. A lot has changed since then, though. A new currency has been formed, and partnerships and value propositions of existing programs have also changed. In…
Since early March, the US Citi ThankYou program has been offering a 25% bonus when you convert points to Qantas Frequent Flyer. Points ordinarily convert at a 1:1 ratio, though during this promotion you can convert 1,000 Citi points into 1,250 Qantas…
It's amazing to see the progression of credit card category bonuses the past few years. When I say "category bonuses" I'm talking about the ability to earn bonus points in specific categories, like on dining, grocery stores, supermarkets, etc. Back in…
Citi has increased the welcome bonuses on their co-branded AAdvantage credit cards for a limited time, to 60,000-70,000 bonus miles upon completing minimum spend. The details of the limited-time offers are as follows: • The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum…
For those in the US with good credit, the best way to rack up points is through credit cards. This can include the welcome bonuses offered by credit cards, the points offered for spending on the cards, and all kinds of other offers. I've written in the…
I'm often asked by readers which credit card they should be using to maximize points for a given hotel stay. Typically recommending which credit card is best for a particular bonus category (like dining) is easy. The added wrinkle with making this recommendation…
There are lots of great credit cards out there, and different cards serve different purposes. Some cards are great for those who travel all the time, others are great for those who don't travel a lot, and then there are lots of cards inbetween. In this…
At the beginning of the year the new Citi Rewards+℠ Card was introduced. Basics of the Citi Rewards+ Card This is a no annual fee card that has some interesting benefits that could come in handy for many. The Citi Rewards+: -- Offers a welcome bonus…
American Airlines has co-brand credit cards from both Barclays and Citi. Historically this is a good thing, since it means the two issuers are competing with one another for our business. You'd think that this would lead to better welcome bonuses, more…
I've greatly updated my credit card portfolio over the past few months. Prior to that it hadn't changed for quite a while, while recently it has changed significantly. As a result, I wanted to update this post with the credit cards I currently have,…
If you're collecting miles & points through credit card spend, I always recommend doing what you can to accrue transferable points currencies. That's because these points are much more flexible than when you're earning an individual airline or hotel…
Through February 20, 2019, the US Citi ThankYou program is offering a 25% bonus when you convert points to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles. Points ordinarily convert at a 1:1 ratio, though during this promotion you can convert 1,000 Citi points into…
When it comes to mid-range credit cards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card seems to be the most popular card. However, for someone looking for a mid-range card with a reasonable annual fee, the Citi Premier℠ Card is seriously worth considering. In this…
Recently we saw the introduction of the new Citi Rewards+℠ Card, which is a no annual fee card that I'm excited about. Given some of the other popular cards that Citi has, like the Citi Premier℠ Card, I figured it made sense to look at the best way to…
For the average American, the single best way to maximize travel rewards is to make sure you're applying for the best credit cards, and using the right credit cards for your daily spending. Having the card that best suits your spending patterns can be…
Earlier I wrote about the Citi Rewards+℠ Card, which is a fantastic no annual fee card with some cool features. My favorite feature of the card is that they round up your purchases to the nearest 10 ThankYou points, so if you make a one dollar purchase,…
