Bank transfer bonuses are promotions offered by banks that allow you to transfer your credit card points to a travel partner and get an additional bonus. Typically, points transfer at a 1:1 ratio (with a few exceptions). However, with a transfer bonus, you get a certain percentage more. For example, if you transfer 10,000 bank […]

American Express cards are some of the most popular options among points and miles enthusiasts. There are many cards to choose from, and once you’re in Amex’s good graces, they like to send targeted offers so you can keep earning points. Two of my favorite Amex cards are the American Express® Gold Card and the […]

Who doesn’t love sitting in an airport lounge on a comfy seat, having free food and drinks away from the hoards of people in the rest of the airport? Before points and miles, I had no idea that regular people could get lounge access. Ha! I thought it was only for people flying Business or […]

So much of the time, you will get way more bang for your buck (points) when you transfer them to travel partners. Each bank has its own set of partners – both hotels and airlines. Additionally, they each have their own way of transferring points. Let’s take a look at why it’s important and then […]

Opening a new credit card might not be on your radar right now. It’s a busy time of year, and you probably have so much going on. Maybe you’re hanging on by a thread, waiting for winter break. But I need you to take a little brain break from that and think about this — […]

Amex’s premium cards just got a huge refresh, with huge new annual fees to match. Both the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express have revamped benefits and a hefty annual fee of $895 to go with them. This is one of the largest overhauls we’ve seen from American Express […]