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 […]

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 […]

Standing in a long security line with kids is one of the most stressful parts of traveling as a family. TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR+ exist to fix that, and the best part is that several travel credit cards will pay for them entirely. If you have the right card in your wallet, you’re […]

In 2025, the Business Platinum Card® from American Express got a major refresh with revamped benefits and perks, plus a higher annual fee to match. Let’s break down the Amex Business Platinum changes, the updated perks, and what they mean for travelers. Amex Business Platinum Card Details Amex Business Platinum Benefits and Credits Amex cards […]

The American Express Platinum Card® is the penultimate luxury travel card. It offers a plethora of benefits and a generous welcome offer, along with a hefty annual fee. Let’s break down all of the Amex Platinum benefits and perks so you can see if it’s a good fit for your wallet. Amex Platinum Card Details […]

Last month, I flew to Phoenix to visit my business partner, Aimee (@packedwithpoints), and we spent an afternoon driving around using up as many random credit card credits as we could think of. We each have quite a few credit cards, and we do our best to use up all the little perks and credits […]