American Express offers rewards credit cards with generous welcome bonuses and valuable benefits. While Amex doesn’t follow a defined policy like Chase’s 5/24 rule, it enforces strict application and lifetime bonus restrictions. Not only does American Express limit the number of cards you can have and how often you can apply, but it also restricts…

In 2017, I launched my points and miles journey when I applied for my first airline credit card, enamored with the idea that my daily spending could translate into award travel. Eight years later, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) remains a workhorse of my wallet. The same…

Chase Ultimate Rewards points make an excellent foundation for an award traveler’s portfolio. Like other transferable loyalty currencies, these points can be redeemed for highly valuable awards through airline and hotel transfer partners. As with any transferable points program, an essential aspect of using Chase Ultimate Rewards points is knowing how long it takes to…

July 23, 2025 • 2 min read American Airlines passengers can now use AAdvantage miles for inflight purchases The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our…

When I first got into the credit card rewards hobby, transferable points made the most sense to me. My travel style has always been flexible. I don’t necessarily love any hotel chain more than another, and I’ve lived near hub cities for multiple airlines. Rewards that I could use anywhere, any time — by transferring…