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Travel rewards notes, guides, and card strategy posts from Cards For Travel.
Quadruple Dip Your Rewards Points on Hotel Stays
Use these four simple steps to book all of your hotel stays to earn a quadruple dip on points, miles, and cash back.
Read MoreMore SkyMiles & MQMs with the Delta Business Reserve
We’re excited to add a new Delta SkyMiles earning card from our partner American Express.
Read MoreTo Do: Your End of the Year Rewards Travel Checklist
The countdown is on! The end of the year is an essential time to tidy up your wallet and get ready for the start of a whole new year of earning credit card
Read MoreRound Up: Earn More with 2018's First Quarter Hotel Promotions
Ready to start earning hotel points in multiples like we talked about a few days ago? Here
Read More8 Places to Travel with your Credit Card Points in 2018
Where are you going to visit in 2018 using your credit card rewards points? Put these eight hot destinations on your travel radar!
Read MoreCredit Card Rules: Which Chase Cards Aren't 5/24?
A few weeks ago we talked about what it means when you hear people talking about the "Chase 5/24 Rule". In short, the rule prohibits anyone from opening…
Read MoreNew Hilton Honors Offer + Our Top Hilton Picks
The new year has brought changes in the credit card world, and one of the most talked about has been the transition of the Hilton portfolio of credit…
Read MoreThe World's Best Hyatts to Use Any Category Free Nights
To help you figure out where to use your two free hotel nights, we
Read MoreCredit Card Rules: What is the Chase “5/24” Rule?
If you’ve been following Cards for Travel for a while, or have applied for more than a couple of credit cards over the last few years, you’ve most likely…
Read MoreHow to Earn Elite Status with Credit Cards
Hotels follow different rules than airlines when it comes to granting elite status to credit card holders. Check out these credit cards that offer…
Read MoreMaking the SouthWest Companion Pass Work for Two
Christian and Annabelle have been using their Southwest Companion Pass since May 2016, and calculate that they
Read MoreFly Now with a Delta SkyMiles Loan
Have a big SkyTeam flight on the horizon, but short some points to make that booking via Delta? If you’ve got a credit card that’s part of the Delta…
Read MoreTurn “Cash Back” into Ultimate Rewards
Are you earning Cash Back points on a rewards card from Chase like the Chase Freedom or the Ink Cash Business Card? Cash back rewards from Chase can…
Read MoreShould I Collect Hotel Points if I Don't Stay at Hotels?
Many travelers focus on using airline miles and flexible reward points, and often struggle to understand the value of hotel points as part of their travel
Read MoreSingapore Airlines Added as Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partner
Singapore Airlines is a new transfer partner in the Chase Ultimate Rewards program. In our opinion, Singapore Airlines is one of the greatest airlines in…
Read MoreHow to Maximize British Airways Avios Across the Oneworld Alliance
Wondering what to do with the big stash of Avios? Or wondering how you can better make use of the Ultimate Rewards or Membership Rewards transfers to…
Read MorePlan Your Next Getaway with Marriott
Marriott’s wide range of properties around the world makes the Marriott Premier Rewards Credit Card an asset for every traveler. In the Marriott…
Read MoreFly on AirFrance and KLM with Chase's New Ultimate Rewards Partner
There’s another new airline transfer partner in the Chase Ultimate Rewards program, one that gives you even more opportunities to put the points you’re…
Read MoreFive Amazing Adventures to Maximize 100,000 Delta SkyMiles
Here Are 5 Airline Adventures to get the Most Out of Your Delta SkyMiles:
Read MoreThree Ways to Use 60,000 Ultimate Rewards Points
What can you do with 60,000 Ultimate Rewards Points? This flexible rewards currency is very easy to use and can get you anywhere on your travel bucket…
Read MoreEarn Extra Miles by Adding Authorized Users
You may have heard of the benefits of getting extra points by "adding an authorized user" to your credit card account—but what does that mean, what do…
Read More15 Things to Buy at an Office Supply Store to Max Out Your Ink Plus Category Bonus
One of the many reasons we love the Ink Plus Business Card from Chase is its 5x category spending bonus on office supplies. Here
Read MoreThe Best Points for Domestic Travel
Airline and credit card points and miles have the power to fly you around the globe, but what if your vacation dreams this summer are closer to home? Which
Read MoreSpend an Ultimate Week in Korea on Ultimate Rewards
Looking for some creative travel ideas to put your balance of Chase Ultimate Rewards points to good use? This week our Cards for Travel team took on a…
Read MoreWhich High End Credit Card is Right for You?
The recent launch of the new Chase Sapphire Reserve card has created a buzz among travelers across the U.S. with its offering of a signup bonus of 50,000…
Read MoreTop Credit Card Picks for Spring
Between the new cards, the new offers, and some great ongoing signup bonuses that seem to be sticking around, it can be hard to keep track of all the great
Read MoreHot Cards with No Annual Fees
Paying annual fees can be an important part of keeping great credit cards that earn you big travel bonuses every year. Much of the time, the annual…
Read MoreMax Out your Points and Card Benefits in December
It’s December—time for holiday shopping, festivities, and the frequent flyer’s rush to top up mileage earning before the end of the year. To help you…
Read MoreThe Cards You Need for the Starwood-Marriott Merger
The merger between the Starwood and Marriott hotel groups has opened up some new opportunities for you to max out your credit card travel benefits. Now…
Read MorePoint Bonuses vs. Nights Bonus: Which is Better?
Which is better--a signup bonus that offers you free nights or one that offers you free hotel points? It depends of course how you
Read MoreGet 80,000 Ultimate Rewards: Chase’s Highest Business Card Signup
Big news! Chase has just launched the Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card, a new credit card in their family of Ink Business cards to replace the Ink…
Read MoreGet 100,000 Ultimate Rewards Points with the All-New Chase Sapphire Reserve Card!
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a six-figure signup bonus on a travel credit card, but there’s no need to wait any longer.
Read MoreComing Soon: More Travel with the All-New Chase Sapphire Reserve Card
For months there have been rumors about a new "upgraded" version of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card coming—and now we have confirmation that this new…
Read MoreWhat if You Can't Get the Chase Sapphire Reserve?
It’s been just over a month since Chase introduced its extremely popular Chase Sapphire Reserve card. It
Read MoreYour Triple Dip Strategy for Last Minute Amazon Shopping
We hope you’ve been taking advantage of our tips to max out on points earning for everything you’ve already purchased this holiday season. If you’re a…
Read More100,000 Flexible Travel Points Up for Grabs with Two New Increased Offers
If you’re looking to build your balance of Membership Rewards points or build up some flexible cash back credits, you’ll want to check out these two new…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do with 50,000 Ultimate Rewards Points?
When it comes to cards that will help you travel, 50,000 points of flexible mileage currency can go a long way. Here are a few ideas of how you can put…
Read MoreTop Credit Card Bonuses for December
Looking to apply for a new credit card this month? Here’s our list of cards that are offering signup bonuses or special deals we think are good for…
Read MoreTop Credit Card Picks for Summer
Between the new cards, the new offers, and some great ongoing signup bonuses that seem to be sticking around, it can be hard to keep track of all the…
Read MoreWhen to Cancel a Credit Card?
What is the right time to cancel a credit card once you
Read MoreHot Cards for Business Spending
There are a number of credit cards competing for the business spenders market. Which ones are the best and how do you choose the right card for business
Read MoreHow To Maximize Starwood Points Transfers to Airlines
Points earned through the Starwood Hotel’s SPG loyalty program are a very valuable and flexible award currency for travelers. Not only can the points be…
Read MoreTravel to Hawaii for $89 Or Less
Dreaming of visiting the Aloha state? Getting to Hawaii using points and miles isn’t as complicated or as expensive as you may think.
Read More5 Quick Tips to Keep Your Credit Score High
To earn miles and points for years to come, you
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