Most of our purchases aren’t made in whole-dollar amounts. So how do credit card companies award us for those odd totals with “change” involved?
Plenty of credit cards tout 0% APR promotional offers for new applicants. But just because you have a 0% APR doesn’t mean you don’t have to pay anything during the promotional period. And I think that’s where some people — especially those new to credit cards and/or no-interest offers — may get confused.
When Chase rolled out the Freedom Flex card and updated the Freedom Unlimted, it introduced a new bonus category: 3% cash back (or 3X Ultimate Rewards) at drugstores.
Do you have multiple Chase Ultimate Rewards cards on your account — but need to shift some points around to maximize your point redemptions? Here’s how.
One of my friends phoned the Diamond Medallion Line last week to cancel an upcoming trip for October.
Delta changed his itinerary by two hours and three minutes — thus entitling him to a refund.
The (first) rep with whom he spoke basically said he’d cancel the reservation — but the refund process might not start immediately. The refund would have to be processed by the refund department. So the funds wouldn’t go back to my friend’s method of payment for an indeterminate amount of time. (I waited two months for refunds on several reservations.)
Always get your Partner Airlines PNR / Reservation Number or Numbers (a Rookie Wednesday post)
Two weeks remain in January. This is especially important for cardholders of the personal/consumer Platinum Card from American Express, the Business Platinum Card from American Express, and personal/consumer American Express Gold Card.
Why? Because this month is when existing cardholders may change their preferred airline for their card’s (or cards’) annual airline incidental credit. (New cardmembers applying later in the year can select their airline upon receiving their card.)
Which cards get how much credit each year? Does every airline participate? What charges are eligible? Let’s tackle those questions!
A reader posed an interesting question regarding Delta “bumpertunities” (voluntarily denied boarding) and gift cards usually offered as compensation.
Because you, too, may wonder the same thing, I thought it would be a fun topic to discuss.
Rookie Wednesday: The “best” Delta SkyMiles Redemption when your Loved One dies
Rookie Wednesday: Using Delta Live Representative web “chat” for Faster Service.
Delta plays a fascinating game of chicken when it comes to overbooking flights.
Many of us enjoy free (or significantly discounted) hotel nights — thanks to points/stays earned through loyalty programs and/or hotel credit cards. But if you must pay money (the horror!) for a hotel, remember many major chains participate in cashback portals.
Many hotels promise extra loyalty program points when you use their co-branded credit cards to pay for your stay at their properties.
Welcome to a regular feature on the Renés Points blog. This blog series covers in a “rookie” way either a Delta or travel related theme and attempts to break down to a basic level each topic. You can read up on all the previous posts HERE. Now on to this featured topic.
CLEAR is a service both René and I love. Many Delta flyers — not just elites — can take advantage of fairly significant CLEAR discounts!
The companion certificate awarded annually to Delta Amex Platinum and Reserve cardholders can be a great benefit. But a few restrictions, rules, and “Can I…?” questions may make it confusing or difficult to redeem them.
