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![Voyager Debit Mastercard [Earn 9% Interest on Deposits & up to 3% Back on Spend]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/smiley-woman-shopping-online-with-laptop-credit-card.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Voyager Debit Mastercard [Earn 9% Interest on Deposits & up to 3% Back on Spend]
It is not often that you come across a debit card that offers a lucrative rewards structure. In fact, most debit cards offered by legacy financial institutions offer no rewards at all. Voyager Digital is looking to drastically change the…
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American Express Launches a Points-Earning Checking Account
Checking accounts usually aren’t very exciting. They often offer paltry interest rates and seldom give you the opportunity to earn any sort of rewards when you use your debit cards associated with the account. However, the newly launched American Express®…
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Frontier Airlines Lowers Checked Baggage Allowance to 40 Pounds
Frontier has announced that the airline will be dropping its checked luggage allowance from 50 pounds to 40 pounds moving forward. This new allowance may or may not impact an upcoming flight you have with Frontier, so in this post,…
![[Expired] Hilton Honors “Points in the City” Promotion [Earn 2,500 Points per Stay]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Hilton-Garden-Inn-Chicago-Downtown-Magnificent-Mile-Pool.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
[Expired] Hilton Honors “Points in the City” Promotion [Earn 2,500 Points per Stay]
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Traveling to a major U.S. city soon? Good news! The newest Hilton Honors promotion will earn you 2,500 points per stay in select major cities through May 1,…
![The Complete Guide to Airline Companion Pass Certificates [2024]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Business-couple-walking-into-airport.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
The Complete Guide to Airline Companion Pass Certificates [2024]
Travel is best when it’s shared with those you love. While points and miles are a great way to subsidize your costs when traveling as a pair, another excellent option is taking advantage of a companion certificate offered with many…
![The 18 Best Business Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees [2024]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Amex-Business-Gold-Upgraded-Points-LLC-4-large.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
The 18 Best Business Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees [2024]
If you’re in the market for a small business credit card, you might find yourself dizzied with the dozens of card options out there. One important consideration when deciding on a new card is whether or not you plan to…
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[Expired] March Revamp for IHG One Rewards Credit Cards [Plus a New Card!]
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Recently, we learned that IHG One Rewards would be making some changes to its loyalty program in the coming months. Now, we’ve received word that the 2 current IHG…
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Chase Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partners and How To Use Them [2024]
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are perhaps the most valuable points out there. Thanks to their flexibility and transfer options, we regularly give Chase Ultimate Rewards one of the best valuations in our monthly valuations. There are plenty of great ways…
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[Expired] IHG One Rewards Launches Unlimited Double Points Promotion
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. IHG One Rewards’ latest promotion will allow you to double-up your point earning over the next few months. Here is a look at the details of the latest…
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Citi Improves the Double Cash Card [Will Earn ThankYou Points]
The Citi Double Cash® Card has long been a popular card among consumers thanks to its straightforward and unlimited cash-back earnings on all purchases and no annual fee. And now, this popular card is getting even better. With today’s card,…
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Marriott Has Eliminated Hotel + Air Package Awards [Effective 1/19]
Coming off the back of announcing its move to completely remove award charts starting March 2022, Marriott Bonvoy has now made the decision to eliminate its once very popular Hotel + Air Package awards. For those unfamiliar, Marriott’s Hotel +…
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[Expired] Fast Track Your Way to IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite Status
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. IHG One Rewards’ newest promotion allows you to fast track your way to IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status — the loyalty program’s second-highest elite level. We will walk…
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37 Best Ways To Redeem an IHG One Rewards Free Night Certificate for Max Value
One of the best perks of many hotel credit cards is the free night certificate that you’ll earn after paying your annual fee each year. Depending on how you redeem this certificate, this benefit alone can easily “pay” for the…
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The Confidante Miami Beach [In-depth Review]
Recently, I took my talents to South Beach — well, Mid-Beach — to stay at The Confidante Miami Beach. As travelers know, hotels throughout Miami Beach can be quite expensive, which is why The Confidante Miami Beach, part of The…
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[Expired] Earn 500 Accor ALL Reward Points for a Stay Through March 2022
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. While it is easy for U.S.-based travelers to overlook the ALL – Accor Live Limitless program due to its small footprint within the U.S., the Accor chain can…
![[Expired] New IHG One Rewards Promo: Earn 5,000 Points After Staying 2 Nights](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Hayman-Island-by-IHG.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
[Expired] New IHG One Rewards Promo: Earn 5,000 Points After Staying 2 Nights
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. IHG’s latest promotion will take place this upcoming January and allows travelers to earn 5,000 points after completing just 2 nights within the month. Here is a quick…
![[Expired] JetBlue Adds New TrueBlue Mosaic+ Elite Status Tier for 2022](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/JetBlue-Mint-Suites-With-Doors.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
[Expired] JetBlue Adds New TrueBlue Mosaic+ Elite Status Tier for 2022
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. JetBlue has long offered just a single level of elite status in its TrueBlue program, known as Mosaic status. While Mosaic does offer the ability to earn more…
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[Expired] Alaska Airlines Offers 2022 Elite Status Requalification Challenge
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Alaska elites have already had their elite status with the Seattle-based airline extended through April 30, 2022, but for those who won’t be able to requalify, Alaska is…
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Bank of America Launches New Premium Rewards Elite Credit Card
Bank of America has now launched its very own premium rewards credit card, as you may have guessed from its name — the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card. With a $550 annual fee, the card likely will…
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American Airlines Will Fly Nonstop Between NYC and Doha, Qatar
American Airlines plans to launch nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Doha (DOH) in Qatar, beginning on June 4, 2022. This is certainly an interesting announcement, as American’s Oneworld Alliance partner, Qatar Airways, already operates this exact route twice…
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[Expired] Delta Devalues Basic Economy [No More Mileage Earning]
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Delta’s Basic Economy tickets are already pretty… basic. And they’ve just gotten even worse. Even though you can’t assign your seat before check-in, you can’t make changes to the…