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This post is not an exhaustive list, but includes limited time offers that I think are noteworthy this month. I always include best offers available in these links, even if I don’t earn a commission from it.
Not sure where to start? Check out my post on Picking Your First Card to see some basic strategy tips. And makes sure you understand the Chase 5/24 rule!
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Citi Premier – 80,000 points
Citi Premier – Limited time 80,000 point offer
- $95 annual fee
- Thank You Points can be transferred to a variety of partners like Jet Blue, Avianca, Turkish Airways, Choice and more. Points double when transferred to Choice!
- You can also redeem points through the Citi Travel Portal. 50,000 points = $625 of travel BUT prices seem a bit inflated vs. directly booking with hotels
- See my full guide to the card here
Ideas for how to use the points:
Capital One Venture – 75,000 miles
Capital One Venture – Limited time 75,000 mile offer
- $95 annual fee
- Miles can be redeemed to erase any travel purchase. 50,000 miles = $500
- Can be transferred to a variety of partners like Jet Blue, Wyndham, Avianca, Turkish Airways and more
- Also worth considering the Venture X which has more benefits and the same offer.
Ideas for how to use the points
IHG Premier – 140,000 points + free night
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card – see current offers
- $99 annual fee
- Reward Night after each account anniversary year at eligible IHG hotels worldwide (worth 40,000 points)
- 4th night free when you redeem points for any stay of 4 or more nights
- Earn 25 points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel
- Earn 2 points per $1 spent on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants. Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases
- Platinum Elite status as long as you remain a Premier card member
- Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Fee Credit of up to $100 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card
Ideas for how to use the points
United Explorer – up to 70,000 miles
United Explorer Card – Earn up to 70,000 bonus miles
- $95 annual fee (usually waived the first year)
- 2 guest passes for the United Club lounge
- Free checked bag for account holder and one companion on the same reservation
- Free TSA Precheck or Global Entry credit
American Express® Gold Card – 90,000 Membership Rewards points
American Express® Gold Card – 90,000 point offer via referral (not my referral, just the best offer – open incognito)
- $250 annual fee
- $120 total annual Uber credits ($10 per month) and $120 total annual restaurant credits (to certain restaurants, $10 per month)
- 4x earning at restaurants worldwide, including Takeout and Delivery in the U.S.
- 4x earning at U.S. Supermarkets, on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases
Business card: AAdvantage Aviator 80,000 miles
AAdvantage® Aviator® World Elite Business Mastercard® – 80,000 miles offer (non-affiliate link)
- $99 annual fee
- First checked bag free for you and 4 companions on eligible bags when traveling on domestic itineraries operated by American Airlines.
- Preferred boarding
Business card: Marriott 125,000 point offer
American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business card – 125,000 point offer
- $125 annual fee
- Provides 1 free night certificate every year on account anniversary (at a hotel up to 35k points)
Great cards with offers that rarely change
Capital One Venture X : Earn 75,000 bonus miles
- $395 annual fee
- $300 annual travel credit when booking through Capital One’s portal
- 10,000 points every year on account anniversary (worth at least $100)
- Easy airport lounge access for your whole family
- Miles can be redeemed to erase any travel purchase. 50,000 miles = $500
- Can be transferred to a variety of partners like Jet Blue, Wyndham, Avianca, Turkish Airways and more
World of Hyatt – Learn how to apply
- $95 annual fee
- 30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening
- Provides 1 free night certificate every year on account anniversary (up to a category 4 hotel)
- If you spend $15,000 per year on the card you will earn an additional free night certificate
Chase Freedom Flex – $200 bonus + earn 9x on gas!
- $0 annual fee
- Includes cell phone protection if you pay your bill with the card
- Rotating categories earn 5x total points each quarter
- Current promotional also offers 5x on gas (up to $6,000 in first year)
- From July 1-Sept 30, 2022–you earn a total of 9 points per dollar on gas between the sign up promo and the quarterly bonus (up to $1,500 of gas)
- If you have a Sapphire card, you can transfer the Freedom points to the Sapphire card to get all the airline and hotel transfer benefits!
Chase Ink Business Cash® – Learn how to apply
- $0 annual fee
- Earn $750 after (75,000 points) you spend $7,500 in 3 months
- If you have a Sapphire card, you can transfer the Ink points to the Sapphire card to get all the airline and hotel transfer benefits!
- Earn 5% cash back on the first $25,000 spent in combined purchases at office supply stores and on internet, cable and phone services eacInh account anniversary year.
Chase Ink Business Preferred® – Learn how to apply
- $95 annual fee
- Earn 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points after you spend $15,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening
- Earn 3 points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases on travel, shipping purchases, Internet, cable and phone services
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