Cash app fraud issues hit mainstream media
Well, maybe you should have slept on the Cash app after all. While my experiences with the app have mostly been pretty good, it is always worth a second thought when the mainstream media...
Amex Removing Referral Ability For Some Cardholders Again
The RATs might be at it again.
A couple of years ago American Express offered the opportunity to refer yourself for a new card in order to earn both the regular welcome bonus and a...
What are American Airlines miles worth? (towards domestic economy flights)
I've developed a new process for determining the reasonable redemption value of airline miles. Separately I published my findings for Delta and United. We'll expand this process to other airlines and also repeat the...
What are United miles worth? (towards domestic economy flights)
I've developed a new process for determining the reasonable redemption value of airline miles. Separately I published my findings for Delta and and American Airlines. We'll expand this process to other airlines and also...
Amex allows free Membership Rewards point transfer from deceased cardholder
This is a grim topic, but very good to know. If a person with Amex Membership Rewards points dies, the executor of the estate or an authorized account manager can request to transfer the...
You can get an Amex Green card when over the credit card limit
Through May 5, Amex is offering a terrific welcome bonus for the Amex Green Card: $2K spend gets you 50K Points plus $200 in statement credit for home furnishings (including Home Depot and Lowe's). ...
How to keep Choice Privileges points alive
Recently, AwardWallet alerted me that my Choice Privileges points were due to expire in 2 months. So, I logged onto my Choice account to see what I could do to extend the life of...
Frequent flyer data breach affects many accounts
There has been a data breach of an international frequent flyer information database. Unfortunately, it looks like this has exposed the name, account number, and elite status level of all Star Alliance frequent flyer programs. View...
(Targeted) Earn 20,000 Membership Rewards For Enrolling In Pay Over Time
Keep an eye out for an email from American Express as some cardholders have reported receiving an opportunity to earn 20,000 Membership Rewards points when enrolling in Pay Over Time.
If you're targeted for this...
New Alila property in Napa Valley accepting reservations (Cat 7 Hyatt)
Hyatt's new Alila property in Napa Valley, California is accepting reservations as of March 15, 2021. This is a new Category 7 Hyatt, which was formerly a Marriott Luxury Collection hotel. It looks quite nice and...
Marriott double elite nights not (yet) working as expected
Update 3/3/21: We received word from Marriott today. Everyone should see the correct number of elite nights within 14 days after checkout. If not, contact Marriott for help. Here's the specific wording from Marriott:...
PSA: Amex Offering Better Upgrade Offers Via Email Than When Logging In
An astute reader has given us a heads up that if you're considering upgrading an existing American Express card, it's worth checking your emails as there might be an even more generous upgrade bonus...
Some Alaska lounges re-join Priority Pass
Doctor of Credit reports that several Alaska Airlines lounges have re-joined Priority Pass. Alaska lounges have been in and out of Priority Pass over the past couple of years and many limit capacity at...
[Update: Fixed] Gift of College limiting loads to $2K per day
Update: Just as this post published, we received word from Gift of College that they have changed their approach and have lifted the daily limits for redemptions. I believe that Gift of College will maintain...
