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Link These Accounts to Earn Points on Autopilot
Take a few minutes to set up these links right now! While none of these offer a huge bonus or number of points, it’s easy to set these up so you can earn without a second thought.
Delta and Starbucks
You can link your Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks accounts to earn 1 mile per $1 spent at Starbucks.
If you link your accounts before 3/31/2023, you’ll earn 200 Stars for new Starbucks Rewards Members (must make a qualifying purchase) and 500 miles for new SkyMiles Members.
Grabbing a coffee before your flight? On days that you are flying Delta, you will earn 2 stars per $1 spent on qualifying Starbucks purchases. If you are paying with a registered, preloaded Starbucks card, you’ll earn 4 stars per $1 spent.
Delta and Airbnb
This one isn’t automatic but I wanted to include it because it is an easy way to earn a little extra on your Airbnb stays.
Link your Delta SkyMiles and Airbnb accounts to earn 1 SkyMile per $1 spent on Airbnb.
Earning SkyMiles with Airbnb bookings is NOT automatic. You will need to start each booking through Delta, and enter your Delta SkyMiles number, to earn SkyMiles.
Lyft and Delta, Hilton, Alaska, or Bilt (pick one)
Turn your Lyft rides into miles or points! Lyft has partnered with Delta, Hilton, Alaska, and Bilt so that you can earn miles or points for each dollar spent on Lyft rides.
Choose to link your Lyft account with one of these loyalty programs. Each loyalty program has a different earning structure.
Note that you do not have to have a credit card with any of these to earn the points, just a free loyalty account.
Pay for your Lyft ride with your eligible Chase card to earn more Chase Ultimate Rewards®, through September 2027. Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders get $10 monthly credit for Lyft, plus earn 5x Chase Ultimate Rewards® on Lyft rides. Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card holders earn 5x Chase Ultimate Rewards® on Lyft.
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High annual fee but if you can use at least some of the coupons on this card, you can come out ahead and have some great perks. I personally really like this card but it does take work to manage.
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$300 Annual Travel Credit Receive an automatic statement credit for travel purchases each cardmember anniversary year.
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Up to $120 Global Entry / TSA PreCheck® / NEXUS Statement Credit Statement credit of up to $120 every 4 years as reimbursement when you pay for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS application fee.
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Airport Lounge Access (Sapphire + Priority Pass + 2 Guests) Access to Sapphire Lounges and Priority Pass™ lounges for you and 2 guests. One of the few remaining premium cards offering 2 free guest entries — most competitors have curtailed this.
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DashPass Subscription + $25/Month DoorDash Credit (Through Dec 31, 2027) Complimentary DashPass membership plus $25/month in DoorDash credits ($300/yr). Available through December 31, 2027.
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| Offer | Spend Req. | Date |
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| 100,000 Points | $6,000 in 3 months | Current |
| 60,000 Points | Standard spend req | Long-running historical standard (post-2016 launch) |
| 100,000 PointsElevated | Standard spend req | Launch offer 2016 |
| 100,000 PointsElevated | Standard spend req | Ended 2019 |
| 80,000 PointsElevated | Standard spend req | Public online offer December 2022 |
| 75,000 Points | Standard spend req | Ended June 2024 |
| 100,000 Points + $500 Chase TravelElevated | Standard spend req | Relaunch offer July - late August 2025 |
| 125,000 PointsElevated | $6,000 in 3 months | August 2025 - April 2026 |
| 150,000 PointsElevated | $6,000 in 3 months | Ended June 15, 2026 |
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Uber and Marriott
Link your Marriott and Uber accounts to earn Marriott Bonvoy® Points on Uber Premium rides or Uber Eats.
In order to link your accounts, go to Settings in the Uber app, click on Marriott Bonvoy®, click on “Link account,” and sign in to your Marriott account.
You’ll earn 3 points per $1 on Uber Premium rides (includes Uber XL, Uber Black, Uber SUV and Uber Comfort), 6 points per $1 when you order more than $25 from Uber Eats while you’re staying at a Marriott property, and 2 points per $1 on all other Uber Eats orders over $25.
Don’t have an Uber account yet? Download Uber or Uber Eats, set up an account, and link it to your Marriott Bonvoy® account by June 30, 2023 to earn 1,000 bonus Marriott points.
American Airlines and Hyatt
If you are an elite World of Hyatt member, you can link your Hyatt and AAdvantage accounts to earn one Hyatt bonus point per dollar spend on qualifying American Airlines flights.
If you are an elite member of World of Hyatt and AAdvantage, you can also earn one AAdvantage mile for every dollar spent on qualifying Hyatt stay.
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THE top beginner card I recommend for miles & points. The travel protections it provides are top tier, too!
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Up to $120 Global Entry / TSA PreCheck® / NEXUS Statement Credit Statement credit of up to $120 every 4 years as reimbursement when you pay for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS application fee.
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$100 Annual Chase Travel℠ Hotel Credit Get up to $100 in statement credits each account anniversary year for hotel stays purchased through Chase Travel℠.
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One year of Apple TV Get one year of complimentary Apple TV after activation. Must activate by 12/31/2026. Or receive $7.50 per month off AppleOne bundle for 1 year.
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Complimentary DashPass + $10 Monthly DoorDash Credit (Through Dec 31, 2027) Activate your complimentary DashPass subscription for $0 delivery fees on eligible DoorDash and Caviar orders. Plus, receive up to $10 in promo credits each month to use on non-restaurant DoorDash orders.
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Comprehensive Travel & Purchase Protections Includes primary car rental coverage, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, trip delay reimbursement, baggage delay insurance, emergency evacuation and transportation, purchase protection, and travel and emergency assistance.
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| Offer | Spend Req. | Date |
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| 100,000 PointsElevated | $5,000 in 3 months | June 17, 2026 - July 30, 2026 |
| 75,000 Points | $5,000 in 3 months | Standard since June 23, 2025 |
| 100,000 PointsElevated | $5,000 in 3 months | Ended May 2025 |
| 60,000 Points + $300 Chase TravelElevated | $4,000 in 3 months | Sept - early Nov 2024 |
| 75,000 PointsElevated | $4,000 in 3 months | Early May - mid June 2024 |
| 80,000 PointsElevated | $4,000 in 3 months | Public online offer March 2023 - May 2023 |
| 80,000 PointsElevated | $4,000 in 3 months | Ended Fall 2022 |
| 100,000 PointsElevated | $4,000 in 3 months | Ended Fall 2021 |
| 60,000 Points | $4,000 in 3 months | Long-running historical standard (pre-June 2025) |
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This is a great way to boost your Ultimate Rewards® earnings! This is especially a great option for people who are just getting into points as they build credit.
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Turn Cash Back into Ultimate Rewards Points Cash back earned on this card is technically Ultimate Rewards points ($1 cash back = 100 points). When paired with a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Sapphire Reserve, you can pool points and unlock transfers to Chase's airline and hotel partners.
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Extended Warranty Protection Extends the manufacturer's US warranty by an additional year on eligible warranties of 3 years or less.
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Purchase Protection Covers eligible new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft, up to $500 per item and $50,000 per account.
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| Offer | Spend Req. | Date |
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| $200 Cash Back | $500 in 3 months | Standard offer (current as of May 1, 2026 — reverted from $250 elevated) |
| $250 Cash BackElevated | $500 in 3 months | Limited-time elevated; ran March 17 - April 30, 2026 9 AM EST |
| $300 Cash BackElevated | Standard spend req | Ended January 15, 2026 |
| $250 Cash BackElevated | Standard spend req | Ended May 2025 |
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A great starter card from Chase mainly due to the bonus categories (5% back on rotating categories each quarter, on up to $1500 per quarter, 3% back on dining and drugstores).
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Cell Phone Protection (Up to $800/Claim, $1,000/Year) Get up to $800 per claim and $1,000 per 12-month period in cell phone protection against covered theft or damage for cell phones listed on your monthly cell phone bill (when you pay your phone bill with the card). Maximum of 2 claims in a 12-month period with a $50 deductible per claim.
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6 Months Free DashPass + $10/Quarter DashPass Credit (Through Dec 31, 2027) 6 months of complimentary DashPass — a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar — which unlocks $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. PLUS DashPass members get up to $10 off quarterly on non-restaurant DoorDash orders through Dec 31, 2027. Activate by Dec 31, 2027.
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0% Intro APR for 15 Months on Purchases + Balance Transfers 0% intro APR for 15 months from account opening on purchases AND balance transfers. After the intro period, a variable APR applies.
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| Offer | Spend Req. | Date |
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| $200 Bonus Cash Back (20K Points) | $500 in 3 months | Standard offer (current) |
| $250 Bonus Cash BackElevated | $500 in 3 months | Limited-time elevated; ENDED 9 AM EST April 30, 2026 |
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Thanks for the info!