New Credit Card: Chase Iberia Plus Visa Signature Card

Direct Link Just posting for completeness’ sake, but this has already been widely reported on other blogs. This card is not subject to Chase’s 5/24 rule. The bonus is 50,000 Avios after $3,000 in spend within 3 months, with an additional 25,000 Avios after $10,000 total spend within the first year. The $95 annual fee … Read more

How To Meet Minimum Spend Requirements

This is a collection of methods to help meet minimum spending requirements that don’t require Manufactured Spend. MS is a more advanced topic that merits its own discussion. Plan ahead for large purchases. Time your credit card applications with events such as a home remodel, buying new furniture, making a car down payment, or even a yearly insurance bill coming due. … Read more

American Express Platinum Card Adds New Benefits (Uber Credits) & Increases Annual Fee to $550

Quick Summary Earlier today, American Express announced some new changes to their Platinum Card, effective March 30, 2017: Annual fee increases to $550. Uber Credits of up to $200 per year ($15 per month in January through November and $35 in December) + Uber VIP status. Improved Priority Pass benefit, now allowing up to two free guests. … Read more

How To Earn A Signup Bonus Multiple Times

What’s better than earning a credit card signup bonus? Doing it again. And again. Some banks allow you to earn their signup bonuses multiple times for the exact same card, but the rules for this vary with every bank. To make things easier, I’ve listed major credit card issuers with churn-worthy cards below, along with their rules regarding this practice. And although … Read more

[California Only] Free Southwest Airlines Companion Pass Through 12/31/18 After Opening a Southwest Credit Card and Making Any Purchase

Direct Link What the title says. This promotion applies to all three Southwest cards but is for residents of California only. If you take part in this offer, you are still eligible for the current signup bonuses for all three cards, which are as follows: A few important points to consider: The Companion Pass earned from … Read more

Barclay AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard Signup Bonus Increased to 50,000 Miles

“Via Doctor of Credit, the signup bonus for the Barclay AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard has increased from 40,000 miles to 50,000 miles after your first purchase. The $95 annual fee is not waived the first year.” “This card is not worth keeping long-term unless you fly American Airlines enough that the free checked bag makes … Read more