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Choice Privileges Complete Guide (2026) Choice Privileges is the loyalty program of Choice Hotels International, Inc. and incorporates more than 20 different hotel brands and ~7,500 properties worldwide. Historically, it’s tended to fly under the radar as far as hotel loyalty programs go, with a key reason for that being that elite status benefits aren’t very robust compared to those […] The post Choice Privileges Complete Guide (2026) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
23.02.2026 03:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15 Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 2/28/26. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid February 22, 2026 – February 28, 2026. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores may try to impose various […] The post Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15 appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * In reply to newbie. @Newbie….is this a trick question? by The Real Bunny Lebowski * In reply to toomanybooks. What's the “inkjet thing”? Some ... by Dr. Know * In reply to The Real Bunny Lebowski. $50K a year on the 5x ... by toomanybooks * In reply to The Real Bunny Lebowski. ps AI will not give a ... by The Real Bunny Lebowski * In reply to The Real Bunny Lebowski. $50K. by Nick Reyes * Plus 15 more...  
22.02.2026 23:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Last Chance Deals: 3 transfer bonuses, free Enterprise points, Virgin Hotels award sale, & more Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. There are more than 20 offers ending this coming week as next Saturday is the last day of the month. That includes transfer bonuses to Japan Airlines, Marriott, and Virgin Atlantic, […] The post Last Chance Deals: 3 transfer bonuses, free Enterprise points, Virgin Hotels award sale, & more appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * In reply to Stephen Pepper. Thanks. We've transferred all of ... by Tom * In reply to Tom. Are you intending to not use the card ... by Stephen Pepper * Stephen, if you were “done” with the Chase ecosystem but ... by Tom * Sent 78k Cap1 to Emirates in hopes that I can upgrade my ... by Drew * Did Capital One > Emirates. Thanks for the reminder. by Lee * Plus 15 more...  
22.02.2026 03:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Japanese etiquette, photo-ops in the National Parks, Doha’s air-conditioned forest, and a lawsuit aims to end TSA’s seizure of cash (Saturday Selection) Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Japanese etiquette, photo-ops in the National Parks, Doha’s air-conditioned forest, and a lawsuit aims to end TSA’s seizure of […] The post Japanese etiquette, photo-ops in the National Parks, Doha’s air-conditioned forest, and a lawsuit aims to end TSA’s seizure of cash (Saturday Selection) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
22.02.2026 00:18 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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How to move Avios points between British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair and Loganair (Video) There are a whole bunch of airlines that all share the Avios currency: British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair, and Loganair, to name a few. And fortunately, you can move your Avios between those airlines. In this video, we’ll walk you through how that works. How to move Avios points between British Airways, Qatar, […] The post How to move Avios points between British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair and Loganair (Video) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
21.02.2026 18:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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20% off SAS awards booked by 2/22 for travel by 6/30 SAS Eurobonus has been running a sale for the past few days that grants 20% off the mileage for an award ticket, including for child tickets (which are already a reduced 50% off the adult award price). The marketing says to book “by 2/22”. I don’t know whether that means before 2/22 or before the end […] The post 20% off SAS awards booked by 2/22 for travel by 6/30 appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
21.02.2026 17:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A coupon book with a credit card, a credit card program with an airline, and more [Week in Review] I use Google Flights almost daily. Whether I’m actively researching for an upcoming trip, curiously clicking around looking for deals, or just trying to get a general sense of award availability (thanks to the Points Path extension), I pull up the site multiple times each day. However, until recently, I hadn’t employed what is arguably […] The post A coupon book with a credit card, a credit card program with an airline, and more [Week in Review] appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
21.02.2026 13:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Hyatt Regency Washington DC on Capitol Hill: Bottom Line Review Last November, I spent a couple of nights in Washington DC, in between a work trip and some personal time with friends in Pennsylvania. I’m a big fan of DC and have spent quite a bit of time there over the years, but I’d never been to the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, which has been […] The post Hyatt Regency Washington DC on Capitol Hill: Bottom Line Review appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
21.02.2026 01:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Virgin adds WestJet award redemptions (and vice versa) Last week, Virgin Atlantic and WestJet announced that they would deepen their existing partnership by adding reciprocal mileage earning and award redemptions. There are some restrictions, however. While Virgin customers can redeem their points on any WestJet flight, WestJet customers can use their points only for Virgin Atlantic flights from London Heathrow marketed by WestJet. […] The post Virgin adds WestJet award redemptions (and vice versa) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
20.02.2026 23:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Turo Amex Offer: Get 20% back, up to $30 (Rental Car Alternative) There’s another Turo Amex Offer that could save you money on their alternative rental service. There are also and Citi offers out there with a similar discount. The Deal Earn 20% back as a one-time statement credit after using your enrolled card to make a single purchase of car rentals online at turo.com by […] The post Turo Amex Offer: Get 20% back, up to $30 (Rental Car Alternative) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * In reply to Michael Pate. I'm not aware of any way to split ... by Stephen Pepper * Any suggestions on how to use offers on 2 different AMEX cards ... by Michael Pate * My Amex offer was $20 off from $200 booking. Not as good as ... by Anthony * In reply to Jen. Most likely. However, Amex Offers have a ... by Stephen Pepper * I just got my first AMEX. If I don’t see this in my Offers ... by Jen * Plus 5 more...  
20.02.2026 22:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Newegg: 10% off Hotels.com gift cards Newegg is running a sale on Hotels.com gift cards, offering $50 off when you buy a $500 denomination. The Deal Buy $500 Hotels.com gift cards for $50 when using promo code SSF2978 on Newegg. Direct link to offer Probably today only Key Terms Limit 1 per customer Quick Thoughts Newegg purchases earn 4x Membership Rewards […] The post Newegg: 10% off Hotels.com gift cards appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
20.02.2026 20:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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American Express Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card Review (2026) In 2017, Hilton ended its longstanding relationship with Citibank, transferring its entire portfolio of Hilton credit cards to American Express. At the same time, it released its first-ever, ultra-premium card: the Hilton Aspire. Over the last few years, Amex made some dramatic changes to the Aspire, raising the annual fee, axing lounge access, and re-jiggering […] The post American Express Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card Review (2026) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * In reply to Joy. It's now in the upgrade terms and conditions ... by Tim Steinke * In reply to Biggie F. Do you know if Hilton actually stopped ... by Joy * In reply to r2e. The list got smaller then suddenly a week ... by chris * Is the eligible Hilton resorts list expanding? Currently, ... by r2e * In reply to Tim Steinke. Thanks. Had an upgrade offer a few ... by Lynn * Plus 15 more...  
20.02.2026 17:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Current Amex Offers This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex Offer exists that will help […] The post Current Amex Offers appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * By default, the following table shows the first 10 offers, ... by Dave Hanson * WE never get offers that we really need.. by dee * I have Amex Gold and Platinum and the only Walmart offer that ... by Viv * In reply to hank. We do write separate posts about notable ... by Stephen Pepper * In reply to Solo. its more disappointing that this post is ... by hank * Plus 15 more...  
20.02.2026 15:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Choice Privileges Titanium Travel Award: Interesting, but limited value Choice Privileges recently revamped its loyalty program, adding a new top tier, Titanium Elite status. The main benefit at that level of status is the Titanium Travel Award. I recently attended a Choice Privileges press event, where I got a chance to ask questions about the new program changes. Unfortunately, I didn’t get notable unreleased […] The post Choice Privileges Titanium Travel Award: Interesting, but limited value appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
20.02.2026 13:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Up to 76% back at Klook via Capital One Shopping (today only) For a few months, Capital One Shopping has been offering a “Today’s Top Offer” boost for one specific merchant. While the exact targeted rates can vary, most (if not all) Capital One Shopping users should see a higher rate for Klook, a travel portal that sells activities, flights, hotels, train tickets, airport transfers, and more. […] The post Up to 76% back at Klook via Capital One Shopping (today only) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
19.02.2026 21:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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(Positive Update) Negative Bank of America Preferred Rewards changes: Lower bonus rewards, higher eligibility requirements Update – Doctor of Credit has learned some positive news regarding changes for existing Preferred Rewards members: they will retain their current status until 3 months after their first anniversary date post-November 1, 2026. For example, if your anniversary date is 10/1, your 3-month clock won’t start until 10/1/27, and you will keep your current […] The post (Positive Update) Negative Bank of America Preferred Rewards changes: Lower bonus rewards, higher eligibility requirements appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * Right now I keep $100,000 in a Merrill Edge Roth IRA to get the ... by Tom * In reply to Paul5795. They are when you’re bringing kids ... by Raylan * In reply to Raylan. The Citi strata elite only offers four ... by Paul5795 * In reply to Dr. McFrugal. Smartly is awful now if you ... by Nate * In reply to David. US Bank Smartly by Dr. McFrugal * Plus 15 more...  
19.02.2026 18:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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(Positive Update) Negative Bank of America Preferred Rewards changes: Lower bonus rewards, higher eligibility requirements Update – Doctor of Credit has learned some positive news regarding changes for existing Preferred Rewards members: they will retain their current status until 3 months after their first anniversary date post-November 1, 2026. For example, if your anniversary date is 10/1, your 3-month clock won’t start until 10/1/27, and you will keep your current […] The post (Positive Update) Negative Bank of America Preferred Rewards changes: Lower bonus rewards, higher eligibility requirements appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * Right now I keep $100,000 in a Merrill Edge Roth IRA to get the ... by Tom * In reply to Paul5795. They are when you’re bringing kids ... by Raylan * In reply to Raylan. The Citi strata elite only offers four ... by Paul5795 * In reply to Dr. McFrugal. Smartly is awful now if you ... by Nate * In reply to David. US Bank Smartly by Dr. McFrugal * Plus 15 more...  
19.02.2026 18:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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15% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Avianca LifeMiles Avianca is currently offering a 15% transfer bonus when you convert American Express Membership Rewards points to Lifemiles. This could make for a great stack with Lifemiles+ to get a nice discount on award tickets. The Deal Avianca Lifemiles is offering a 15% transfer bonus when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Avianca LifeMiles. […] The post 15% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Avianca LifeMiles appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * Is this still available? Not seeing it when I try to transfer ... by Marvin F * In reply to José. I don't think we've ever seen that. We ... by Nick Reyes * Is there any chance we can see this opportunity sweetened by a ... by José  
19.02.2026 18:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Review (2026) The Capital One Venture X card was Capital One’s first entrance into the world of “ultra-premium” cards and created quite a splash when it was launched several years ago. At the time, the combination of a gaudy initial welcome offer, 2x everywhere earning, and excellent travel protections made it a very attractive card. While it’s […] The post Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Review (2026) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * At the end of the day it is still 2x…always. Such a boring ... by Pam * Please forgive this novice question: What is the difference ... by Jack * Thank you Tim for your honesty, when so many others are writing ... by DSK * I have found the past few years since VX came out, with some ... by Scott * In reply to YoniPDX. Not a complaint but an analytical ... by Lee * Plus 15 more...  
19.02.2026 17:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Citi ThankYou Rewards Airline and Hotel Transfer Partners (2026) Citi ThankYou Rewards competes directly with the other bank-issued transferable points programs: Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Wells Fargo, and Capital One “Miles.” Points can be transferred to airline partners, used to pay for travel or merchandise, redeemed to pay bills, or converted into cash back. However, the best use of Citi ThankYou points is […] The post Citi ThankYou Rewards Airline and Hotel Transfer Partners (2026) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * In reply to TDang. Yes they’ll always first use the points ... by Greg The Frequent Miler * i have my own Citi Thank You points so if I move my wife's TY ... by TDang * I was finally able to get a very good redemption on my TY ... by rxgeek * A recent data point: transfer to EVA took slightly less than 24 ... by NK3 * In reply to Azee. Yes by Fred * Plus 2 more...  
19.02.2026 15:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Amex Platinum: The card most frequent flyers should have, but rarely use Despite the eye-watering $895 annual fee, the American Express Platinum Card® is a great choice for most frequent flyers. Get the card for its welcome bonus, keep the card for its perks, and justify the cost with its many valuable credits. The card won’t be a fit for everyone, but I think that many will find that it […] The post Amex Platinum: The card most frequent flyers should have, but rarely use appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
19.02.2026 03:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Discover promo: Earn $50 bonus cashback when adding an authorized user & making purchase Discover is once again targeting some cardholders with an offer giving $50 bonus cashback when adding an authorized user and making a purchase. The Deal Earn $50 bonus cashback when adding an authorized user to a targeted Discover card account and making a purchase. Key Terms Get $50 Cashback Bonus after you add an Authorized […] The post Discover promo: Earn $50 bonus cashback when adding an authorized user & making purchase appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
19.02.2026 02:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Air India Chase Offer: Get 10% back on $100-$500 spend There’s a targeted Offer available at the moment that’s giving 10% back as a statement credit when spending $100+ with Air India. The Deal Get 10% back as a statement credit when spending $100+ in a single transaction with Air India via a targeted Offer. Key Terms Expires February 28, 2026. $50 cash […] The post Air India Offer: Get 10% back on $100-$500 spend appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * In reply to Gee. If you were to pay for flights originating ... by Stephen Pepper * I have the offer on my chase freedom and freedom unlimited ... by Gee * In reply to Rick. I suspect that they would provided Air ... by Stephen Pepper * We treat you like cattle. by Buzz * I have a coworker that flies air india often but doesn't have a ... by Rick * The downside of this offer is that you have to fly Air India.. by Rob  
19.02.2026 01:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Capital One Offers: Earn 8x at Maverik, 7x at QuikTrip (Buy gift cards in-store) While we tend to focus more on the often ludicrous returns you can earn through the Capital One Shopping portal, Capital One Offers – the portal for Capital One cardholders – has had an increasing number of decent deals in recent months such as these new offers for Belk and CardCash. That’s not all though. […] The post Capital One Offers: Earn 8x at Maverik, 7x at QuikTrip (Buy gift cards in-store) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
18.02.2026 23:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Best Western Chase Offer: Get 10% back on $100-$320 spend There’s a new Best Western Offer giving 10% back which is valid on slightly higher spend compared to some past offers. The Deal Get 10% back as a statement credit when spending $100+ at Best Western with a targeted Offer. Key Terms Expires March 31, 2026 $32 cashback maximum. Offer valid in-store in […] The post Best Western Offer: Get 10% back on $100-$320 spend appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
18.02.2026 23:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Atmos Rewards Global Getaways: Book select international awards from 17.5K points one way The latest set of Atmos Rewards Global Getaways are out and this latest batch is very Europe-heavy, although Japan is represented on the list too. The Deal Save on award bookings made using Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points to/from the following destinations (prices listed are one way costs): Helsinki, Finland – from 17.5K points Copenhagen, […] The post Atmos Rewards Global Getaways: Book select international awards from 17.5K points one way appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
18.02.2026 21:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Capital One Offers: Buy $200 of gift cards from CardCash & earn 5K bonus miles (targeted) There are several different interesting Capital One Offers deals at the moment, all of which are targeted. One such example is the opportunity to earn 5,000 bonus miles when spending $200+ on gift cards at CardCash. The Deal Earn 5,000 bonus miles from Capital One Offers when spending $200+ at CardCash. Key Terms Not eligible […] The post Capital One Offers: Buy $200 of gift cards from CardCash & earn 5K bonus miles (targeted) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
18.02.2026 19:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Citi Custom Cash Credit Card Review (2026) The Citi Custom Cash card is Citi’s answer to the traditional 5x rotating-category card (ie, Freedom Flex or Discover It). The card offers 5x ThankYou points in the eligible category in which you spend the most, up to $500 in total purchases within that category per month. However, Citi uniquely allows that 5x bonus […] The post Citi Custom Cash Credit Card Review (2026) appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.         Comments * Also known as Citi Strata Elite Year 2. Which reminds me, I ... by Jimmy * In reply to Greg The Frequent Miler. Thank you, I thought I ... by Katie * In reply to Katie. Your right, that was a mistake. I took ... by Greg The Frequent Miler * “There is a limited amount of travel partners (Choice, ... by Katie * In reply to LSP. I just recently PC'd a 20+ year old AT&T ... by Carl Pietrantonio * Plus 7 more...  
18.02.2026 18:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Earn 2x MQDs with targeted Delta credit card spending offers Some Delta credit cardholders are being targeted with a spending offer awarding double Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) on all spend through May 17. The Deal Earn 2x Medallion Qualification Dollars per $20 spent on a targeted Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card. Direct link to registration – […] The post Earn 2x MQDs with targeted Delta credit card spending offers appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
18.02.2026 17:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Buy World of Hyatt points for 2.08 cents per point World of Hyatt is running another sale on its points. While the pricing isn’t spectacular, it might be of interest if you don’t have a stash of Ultimate Rewards or Bilt points. The Deal Save 20% when buying 7,000+ World of Hyatt points (2.08 cents per point). Direct link to offer. Key Terms Offer […] The post Buy World of Hyatt points for 2.08 cents per point appeared first on Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.        
18.02.2026 16:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0