Love them or hate them, metal credit cards are here to stay. Metal credit cards have become status symbols, and banks know it. We saw that when Chase brought back …
American Express
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With all the recent talk about American Express benefits, it’s easy to assume that any notice about a perk going away has something to do with the usual suspects. Maybe …
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There’s a feature on your American Express card that can quietly change how it works—and you might not even realize it’s turned on. For years, AMEX charge cards had one …
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I recently read about a new targeted American Express Offer that gives $100 back when you spend $500 or more with SIXT on a car rental. Since I already have …
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Credit Cards
Does Credit Card Travel Insurance Still Work After You Cancel the Card?
by joehegby joehegCredit card travel protections look straightforward on the surface. You pay for a trip with the right card, something goes wrong, and the coverage kicks in. But the benefits page …
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One of the perks of owning a premium American Express charge card is the yearly Air Travel Credit. For those holding an American Express Personal or Business Platinum card, this …
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Credit Cards
United TravelBank Isn’t Working For Amex Credits — But That’s Not The Real Story
by joehegby joehegOver the past few days, several blogs have reported that buying United TravelBank funds may no longer trigger the American Express airline fee credit. The story picked up steam after …
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Points & Miles
How To Send Amex Points To a Family Member’s Airline or Hotel Account (The Legal Workaround)
by joehegby joehegWhen it comes to using credit cards to pay for travel, earning points is the easy part. Booking award travel is where the process gets complicated. This post is about …
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Cruises
A Cruise Ship Dining Mistake Left This Couple With a $98,000 Restaurant Bill
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA simple gratuity error during a specialty dining experience on a Royal Caribbean cruise temporarily resulted in a nearly $100,000 charge—and left a couple without usable credit for the rest …
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Some business cards try to win you over with perks. Others try to win with points. The American Express Business Gold Card tries to do both—then asks you to justify …