Every car rental company has a “do not rent,” or DNR, list containing the names of former customers who are no longer allowed to rent vehicles with them. In fact, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise and others sometimes permanently ban even top-tier elite members in their loyalty program if they find the circumstances warrant it. I know…

If you earn American Express Membership Rewards points with any of your cards (or want to), pay attention: Rakuten just unveiled a new credit card that allows cardholders to earn a bonus 4 points per dollar spent, on top of any Membership Rewards points you earn through the platform’s special offers. While this card is…

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…

I’m always looking for the best ways to redeem my hard-earned points and miles, and with so many program changes and devaluations, it can be quite time-consuming. But Finnair Plus, Finnair’s loyalty program, recently caught my attention. In May 2024, the program adopted Avios, the same currency used by Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and…

Hyatt offers its loyal travelers a unique advantage over the other major hotel chains when it comes to earning points. Unlike other big hotel brands like Hilton, Marriott and IHG, which have transfer partnerships with programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards, Hyatt is the only one that generally presents solid transfer…

When I became a nomad at the start of the year, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to go for Globalist status with World of Hyatt. Earning top-tier status requires 60 elite nights in a calendar year — and with no fixed address, I could shape my travel plans around that goal. Now, halfway…