First, my best credit card offers in the world are updated.
I’ve decided to create a weekly digest. The above is an experimental title, which I’m sure I’ll want to change at some point. People (smart ones) keep telling me that I have to be more consistent, as my posts and topics are all over the place. Although there is a good reason why my posts are all over the place (I enjoy writing about things that interest me), I agree that this blog could use more organization. Is there going to be The Bad Stuff Weekly? I don’t know. When there is more bad stuff and nothing good, I guess it’s possible. But as long as I have a chance, I’d rather not go there.
And one more thing. In these digests, I am going to list things that you can still use, not some promos or fare mistakes that are long gone. So, here goes.
Alternative Visa Gift Card to Buy Online
I’ll start with this excellent write-up on a lesser-known Visa Gift Card at Doctor of Credit. I had no idea there was such an option, so kudos to DOC and Chuck for discovering it. Using this trick will allow you to keep your expenses under 1% without a drive to Simon Mall. Which might not be a big deal to many of you, but for those of us in NYC MS Prison, this is a great find.
Options for Buying $500 Visa Gift Cards Online, & This Weird Trick Can Save You Money
10 Free Gogo Internet Passes
If you carry AMEX Business Platinum Card, you already have free unlimited access to Boingo internet plans. I have found that in a few cases, the Boingo connection was unavailable (where it should’ve been available according to their map) and there have been a few cases when I either had a difficulty connecting or was consistently kicked out every few minutes or so. Still, it’s a great benefit where it works, and the price is right, too.
This year, they upped the ante, and came up with 10 free internet passes for their AMEX Business Platinum cards (and 5 passes for some corporate cards, too). You can sign up right here with your AMEX card.
10 Gogo Internet Passes for the holders of the AMEX Business Platinum Card
Possible $100 Credit from AMEX Business Platinum Card
AMEX Platinum cardholders are going (perhaps) to lose their “elite” Gold Regus status. I did have this status a couple of years ago with my previous AMEX Platinum card, but I can’t log in anymore, which probably means they kicked me out. Anyway, I used their service exactly one time when my wife was delayed, and I had to wait for her in Manhattan, and it was cold… well, you’ve got the picture. The gold membership allows you (and you only) to visit any Regus lounge in the world for free, and they do have free coffee and internet. Nice, but unnecessary. Although, if you are at a hotel that charges $25+ for internet, and there is a Regus building across the street… Well, you’ve got the picture.
So the reason this might be a good news, is that some folks have received up to a $100 compensation for this heartbreaking event. Well, some have, others haven’t. I haven’t, as they set up my membership for the next two months, rather than give me the money. 🙂 But it doesn’t hurt to ask, does it? HT to Doctor of Credit. Again! 🙂
American Express Business Platinum Cardholders To Lose Regus Platinum Office Benefit
Chase Amtrak Credit Card 18,000-Mile Bonus
Chase Amtrak Guest Rewards credit card has increased the bonus from 12,000 to 18,000 miles. That doesn’t sound much if you think of it in terms of Amtrak miles, but if you transfer these points into the Choice Privileges program at 1:3 ration, that can give you up to four nights in Europe. That’s not even mentioning how hard it is to get Choice points without BIB (Butt-in-Bed) activities.
Of course, nothing is as easy as it sounds, and Amtrak makes you spend $200 on travel before you can transfer your miles. Which is why you need to read my post–to maximize your benefits should you decide to accept their offer (sorry, could not resist).
New Chase Amtrak Credit Card 18,000-Mile Bonus, etc.
More Good Points Credit Card Offers.
First, unrestricted Chase Marriott credit card 70,000-point offer is back. It has always been on and off; up until recently, the 70,000-point offer was only available to Marriott Elite members. Since the offer goes back and forth between 50- and 70,000 points, I strongly recommend you monitor this Flyertalk thread Wiki.
Second, there is a new Chase Ink Plus 60,000-point offer which is available online and in Chase bank branches. The difference between applying at home and applying at the bank is $95 AF that is not waived for the first year if you apply online. The offer may or may not be available in every branch, but in my experience, switching to a more knowledgeable CSR can do the trick.
Third, there is a new 45,000 Barclaycard Wyndham offer available, increased from a regular 30,000-point bonus. Whether you want it or not depends on your travel patterns, but it can be good for up to 8 hotel nights–so nothing to sneeze at.
3 Credit Card Offers: Dead and Alive!
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If you have a Gmail, my newsletters will end up in the Promotion tab by default, and if you are like me, you don’t check that tab too often. However, it’s very easy to move emails into the Primary Tab.
The easiest way to move an email in your inbox is to left-click and hold on the email to drag it from the Promotions tab over to the Primary tab. Once dropped, Gmail displays a yellow box that asks if you want to make this change permanent. Click Yes to ensure that all messages with the same From email address appear in the Primary tab going forward.
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