Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold: Which mid-tier favorite is right for you?
For many, the $500-plus annual fees that come with ultra-premium travel cards such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and The Platinum Card® from American Express (see rates and fees) aren’t justifiable. If you aren’t traveling regularly and utilizing the full lineup of perks and credits, it
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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Guesty, Airbnb Property management platform Guesty has launched its Quality Dashboard that provides Airbnb property managers with real-time insights to enhance listing performance and guest satisfaction. The tool aggregates key Airbnb metrics like
When to apply for Hilton Amex cards based on offer history
Earning a card’s welcome offer is one of the best ways to earn a bounty of bonus points quickly. Most of a card’s total value in the first year is found in that bonus, which you’ll earn by simply meeting a minimum spending requirement. With the Hilton Honors cards from
Check to see if you’re targeted for these elevated offers on the Amex Platinum or the Amex Gold via CardMatch
While some truly valuable credit card bonuses are available right now, sometimes the most lucrative offers are reserved for targeted individuals. One of the best places to look for these elevated targeted offers is by using the CardMatch tool, where you might find introductory bonuses that are much higher than
Why it makes sense to have both Amex Platinum cards
The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express have established themselves as the cards to have if you’re interested in luxury travel benefits. With an overlapping rewards structure and similar benefits, it’s logical to question which of the two is the best for you.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex card review: Full details
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card overview The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is Marriott’s most premium card offering. Standout benefits include automatic Platinum Elite status, an annual free night certificate and up to $300 in statement credits each year when you use your card at eligible restaurants worldwide.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. Hilton Amex Surpass: Which hotel card is better?
If you love the consistency of brand-name resorts or regularly stay at Hilton or Marriott properties, carrying one of their cobranded hotel credit cards may be a good idea. The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card are two mid-tier products with a variety of
How to track your Amex card’s Delta Sky Club visits
At the end of 2023, Delta announced that it would start limiting the number of times American Express cardholders could access Delta Sky Clubs starting in February 2025. Now that we’re a few days into February, these limits are officially in place. In this post, we’ll start by detailing Delta
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