Get The Maximum Value From Your Credit Card Points
A Personal Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Your Points
If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per person and $20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels.
Get 25% more value when redeemed for travel. For example 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Travel℠. Plus, Chase Travel℠ rewards points do not expire as long as the account is open.
We help safeguard your credit card purchases using sophisticated fraud monitoring. We monitor for fraud 24/7 and can text, email or call you if there are unusual purchases on your credit card.
View your FICO® Score anytime, with no impact to your score. It's updated monthly and easy to find on the Citi Mobile® App and Citi® Online. See the key factors affecting your score and more.
Earn up to $240 back toward your qualifying AT&T wireless bills every year - it pays to be an AT&T wireless customer. Every billing cycle, earn $20 back as a statement credit after you spend $1000 on purchases or $10 back as a statement credit after you spend $500-$999.99 on your AT&T Points Plus? Card.
Means you won't be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information.
You can be reimbursed up to $1,500 per person and $6,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable passenger fares, if your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Travel benefits your business needs including $100,000 in travel accident insurance. Additional services include auto rental insurance, emergency ticket replacement, lost-luggage assistance and legal and medical referrals when you're away from home.
Travel benefits your business needs including $100,000 in travel accident insurance. Additional services include auto rental insurance, emergency ticket replacement, lost-luggage assistance and legal and medical referrals when you’re away from home.
Travel benefits your business needs including $1,000,000 in travel accident insurance. Additional services include auto rental insurance, emergency ticket replacement, lost-luggage assistance and legal and medical referrals when you're away from home.
Enjoy 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases when you pay with your new card.
Travel Insurance protections to assist with trip delays, cancellations and interruptions, baggage delays, lost luggage and emergency evacuation and transportation.
Enjoy a premium set of benefits when you use your Premium Rewards® card to book through the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection.
Find tickets to top sports and entertainment events, book travel, make dinner reservations and more with your complimentary 24/7 Visa Signatureregistered® Concierge.
Pay for rental cars using an eligible card and get reimbursed for covered damage or theft.
Get Travel Accident Insurance protection of up to $1,000,000 when you purchase your airline or other common carrier ticket with your eligible credit card.
Available whenever you're in need of a tow - for eligible Wells Fargo cardholders 24/7 with no membership required.
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 6 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
If you run into a problem away from home, call the Benefit Administrator for legal and medical referrals or other travel emergency assistance. (You will be responsible for the cost of any goods or services obtained.)
Take advantage of cardmember perks such as a room upgrade and daily breakfast at over 1,000 properties when you book with The Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection.
You can be reimbursed for eligible items that the store won't take back within 90 days of purchase, up to $500 per item, $1,000 per year.
If you or an immediate family member check or carry-on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger.
If you're 100 miles or more from home on a trip, you can be reimbursed up to $2,500 for medical expenses if you or your immediate family member become sick or injured.
Board early, secure a spot for your carry-on, and enjoy plenty of time to settle in before takeoff on your next Delta flight with Zone 5 Priority Boarding.
Board early, secure a spot for your carry-on, and enjoy plenty of time to settle in before takeoff on your next Delta flight with Zone 5 Priority Boarding.
You won’t be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card for account information. If you see an unauthorized charge, simply call the number on the back of your card.
You won't be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information.
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 6 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
Get reimbursed for expenses incurred, including meals, when your trip is delayed more than six hours due to covered reasons like inclement weather, mechanical breakdown of the common carrier or air traffic control delays
This exceptional group of over 1,000 properties includes many of the world's most exquisite hotels, resorts, lodges and spas, each of which extend you complimentary Cardmember benefits with every stay. Make a reservation through the program using your Chase card to receive the following benefits including daily breakfast for two, a special benefit unique to each property, such as a dining or spa credit, complimentary Wi-Fi, a room upgrade, if available, and early check-in and late checkout, if available. Please visit for more information.
This exceptional group of over 1,000 properties includes many of the world's most exquisite hotels, resorts, lodges and spas, each of which extend you complimentary Cardmember benefits with every stay. Make a reservation through the program using your Chase card to receive the following benefits including daily breakfast for two, a special benefit unique to each property, such as a dining or spa credit, complimentary Wi-Fi, a room upgrade, if available, and early check-in and late checkout, if available. Please visit for more information.
Take advantage of cardmember perks such as a room upgrade and daily breakfast at over 1,000 properties when you book with The Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection.
Delight your senses when you book The Hotel Collection with American Express Travel. Get a $100 experience credit for qualifying activities like dining or spa treatments. Minimum 2-night stay required to be eligible for the benefit. Experience credits vary by property.
Did you know you can enroll in complimentary ShopRunner membership as a benefit of your Card? With ShopRunner, you can get free 2-day shipping* and free return shipping on eligible items at 100+ online stores.
Get free 2-day shipping* on eligible items at a growing network of 100+ online stores with ShopRunner.
Get free 2-day shipping* on eligible items at a growing network of 100+ online stores with ShopRunner. Enroll in complimentary membership as a benefit of your eligible Card.
Upgrade your tech, enhance your business. Enroll and get up to $400 in statement credits per year for toward U.S. purchases with Dell Technologies on your Business Platinum Card. That's up to $200 back semi-annually.
Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Traveler credit card.
Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card.
Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Premier credit card.
A 24/7 on-demand referral dispatch network that provides emergency roadside assistance, towing, or locksmith service when you need them. For assistance, call 1-800-847-2869. Refer to your Guide to Benefits for more information. Terms apply.
If you have a roadside emergency, call the Benefit Administrator to dispatch the help you need. Roadside service fees will be billed to your card.
If you have a roadside emergency, you can call for a tow, jumpstart, tire change, locksmith or gas. You’re covered up to $50 per incident 4 times a year.
If you try to return an eligible item within 90 days from the date of purchase and the merchant won't take it back, American Express may refund the full purchase price excluding shipping and handling, up to $300 per item, up to a maximum of $1,000 per calendar year per Card account, if you purchased it entirely with your eligible American Express® Card. Purchases must be made in the U.S. or its territories.
You can be reimbursed for eligible items that the store won't take back within 90 days of purchase. Up to $500 per item, $1,000 per year
When you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG® hotel stay, you can receive a fourth Reward Night free redeemable at that same hotel during that same stay.
When you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG® hotel stay, you can receive a fourth Reward Night free redeemable at that same hotel during that same stay.
Sapphire Preferred Instacart+ members earn up to $15 in statement credits each quarter through July 2024.
Your new purchases will be covered for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per year.
When an American Express Card Member charges a Covered Purchase with their Eligible Card, Purchase Protection can help protect their Covered Purchases for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date if it is stolen or accidentally damaged. The coverage is limited up to $1,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year.
Sometimes your favorite new purchase gets stolen, accidentally damaged, or lost. But when you use your Eligible Card for Covered Purchases, your Membership can help protect them for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date.
Sometimes your favorite new purchase gets stolen or accidentally damaged. But when you use your Eligible Card for Covered Purchases, your Membership can help protect them for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date, subject to the Coverage Limits.
Sometimes your favorite new purchase gets stolen or accidentally damaged. But when you use your Eligible Card for Covered Purchases, your Membership can help protect them for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date, subject to the Coverage Limits.
Your new camera was stolen. You knocked over your new lamp moving your couch. Sometimes the unexpected happens. But when you use your Eligible Card for Covered Purchases, it's nice to know Membership can help protect your Covered Purchases from accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Sometimes your favorite new purchase gets stolen, accidentally damaged, or lost. But when you use your Eligible Card for Covered Purchases, your Membership can help protect them for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date.
As a Card Member, your Covered Purchase can be covered for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date when you charge the Covered Purchased item with your Eligible Card account. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
When an American Express Card Member charges a Covered Purchase with their Eligible Card, Purchase Protection can help protect their Covered Purchases for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date if it is stolen or accidentally damaged. The coverage is limited up to $1,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year.
Enjoy complimentary premium status for a number of car rental programs. Once enrolled in a program, receive upgrades when available, discounts, and priority service for your next car rental at participating locations. Enrollment Required. Terms and limitations apply.
The primary Cardmember who has MileagePlus® Premier® status and is traveling on an award ticket and one companion that is traveling on the same reservation are eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades on select United- and United Express-operated flights, subject to availability.
The primary Cardmember who has MileagePlus® Premier® status and is traveling on an award ticket and one companion that is traveling on the same reservation are eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades on select United- and United Express-operated flights, subject to availability.
The primary Cardmember who has MileagePlus® Premier® status and is traveling on an award ticket and one companion that is traveling on the same reservation are eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades on select United- and United Express-operated flights, subject to availability.
With Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, you can receive upgrades to enhanced rooms upon check-in when available.
Earn 1 Free Night Award after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ Card in a calendar year. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points) at a participating hotel. Certain hotels have resorts fees.
Air+Car allows members to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for flights and car rentals across hundreds of travel partners around the world.
Take 3 rides in one calendar month, get a $5 Lyft credit with your Bilt Mastercard® through 3/31/24,
Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status with your Card. Plus, spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn an upgrade to Hilton Honors Gold status through the end of the next calendar year.
As a Platinum Card Member, enroll to receive complimentary Hilton Honors Gold Status.
Transform your car rental experience with Hertz President's Circle Status, compliments of your Delta Reserve Card.
Transform your car rental experience with Hertz Five Star Status, compliments of your Delta Platinum Card.
The ID Theft Protection program offered by Mastercard helps eliminate the worry of identity theft by monitoring the information you choose to protect and alerting you if suspicious activity is found. It takes just a few minutes to enroll for free, and as soon as you do, your monitoring begins. Visit mastercardidps.idprotectiononline.com to learn more
Earn IHG One Rewards Gold Elite Status after you spend $20,000 on purchases each calendar year.
Credit of up to $100 ($120 starting 10/1/24) every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card.
Credit of up to $100 ($120 starting 10/1/24) every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card.
Enjoy your First Checked Bag Free on Delta Flights.
When you're ready to relax and need an escape, enjoy an unforgettable experience with Fine Hotels + Resorts. When you book through American Express Travel, you'll receive an average total value of $600 in perks, like daily breakfast for two, 4pm check-out, and more. Plus, book on AmexTravel.com and you can earn 5X Membership Rewards points, or use Pay with Points, on prepaid stays with a minimum 2-night stay required to be eligible for the benefit.Average value based on Fine Hotels + Resorts bookings in 2023 for stays of two nights. Benefits include daily breakfast for two, room upgrade upon arrival when available, $100 amenity, guaranteed 4PM late checkout, noon check-in when available, and complimentary wi-fi. Certain room categories not eligible for upgrade. $100 amenity varies by property. Actual value will vary based on property, room rate, upgrade availability, and use of benefits.
Your experience is everything — so create new memories with exceptional value. Explore over 1,500 properties worldwide and bask in benefits. When you book Fine Hotels + Resorts®‡ through American Express Travel, you can receive a suite of benefits with an average total value of $6008 in perks.
Discover gives cardmembers a FICO ® Credit score for free on monthly statements, mobile and online.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
With Extended Warranty you can shop with less worry knowing the terms of the Original Manufacturer's Warranty can be extended up to one additional year. Applies to warranties of 5 years or less on Covered Purchases in the United States or its territories or possessions.
Get one-year complimentary DashPass, a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by 12/31/24.
Get one-year complimentary DashPass, a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by 12/31/24.
Get one-year complimentary DashPass, a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by 12/31/24.
Get one-year complimentary DashPass, a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by 12/31/24.
Complimentary access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide with up to two guests, including every Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, after an easy one-time enrollment in Priority Pass™ Select.
Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve Card.
When you purchase a Delta flight with your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, you will receive complimentary access to The Centurion Lounge or Escape Lounge–The Centurion Studio Partner.
Get VIP access to benefits at SLS, Mondrian, Delano, House of Originals and Hyde hotels and resorts around the world. Cardmembers can stay a little longer with a complimentary 4th night and receive room upgrades, late checkouts, daily complimentary breakfast, a $30 food and beverage credit and much more.
Up to $600 of cell phone protection against damage or theft. Subject to a $25 deductible.
With Cell Phone Protection, you can be reimbursed for your repair or replacement costs following damage or theft for a maximum of $800 per claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period, when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim.
You can be reimbursed for your costs to repair or replace your damaged or Stolen cell phone for a maximum of $800 per claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim.
Get up to $1,000 per claim in cell phone protection against covered theft or damage for you and your employees listed on your monthly cell phone bill when you pay it with your Chase Ink Business Premier credit card. Maximum of 3 claims in a 12 month period with a $100 deductible per claim.
Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $10,000 on purchases each calendar year.
Earn a $100 statement credit and 10,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 each calendar year.
Earn a $100 statement credit and 10,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 each calendar year.
Earned each account anniversary year with a current point redemption cap of 40,000 points. You can also use existing points from your IHG One Rewards account to redeem your Anniversary Night at hotels above the 40,000 point redemption level.
Get 25% more value when redeemed for travel. For example 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Travel℠. Plus, Chase Travel℠ points do not expire as long as the account is open.
Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve Card.
If you don't have Medallion Status, your Card adds you to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Medallion Members.
Receive 9,000 bonus points each year after your Cardmember anniversary.
Get 50% more value when you redeem for travel through Chase Travel℠. For example, 60,000 points are worth $900 toward travel.
Points are worth 25% more when you redeem for travel through Chase Travel℠. For example, 100,000 points are worth $1,250 towards travel.
25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi on board United-operated flights and on Club premium drinks when you pay with your Explorer Card.
25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi on board United-operated flights and on Club premium drinks when you pay with your United Club℠ Infinite Card.
after account opening and on each anniversary ' over a $100 value per year. For an updated status on United Club locations and any temporary closures, please visit .
There's no limit to how many Miles you can earn. And however you redeem, Miles have the same value.
Transfer your Chase Travel℠ points to participating frequent travel programs at full 1:1 value ' that means one Chase Travel℠ point equals one partner mile/point.
Transfer your points to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs at 1 to 1 value. That means 1,000 Chase Chase Travel℠ points equal 1,000 partner miles/points.
Are you a member of a frequent travel program? With Chase Sapphire Preferred®, you can transfer your points to leading frequent travel programs at 1 to 1 value.
Earn 1,500 tier qualifying points toward A-List status for every $5,000 spent – with no limit on the amount of TQPs you can earn.
Earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott Bonvoy for properties participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
$500 Fee credit for points transfers when you use your Rapid Rewards Business Credit Card to transfer points to another Rapid Rewards Member, fees associated with the transfer will be reimbursed – up to $500 in statement credits per anniversary year.
When you use your Rapid Rewards Business Credit Card to transfer points to another Rapid Rewards Member, fees associated with the transfer will be reimbursed – up to $500 in statement credits per anniversary year.
A Personal Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Your Points
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Keeping track of the best ways to utilize your reward points can be a bit of work, but it can make a significant difference in the value you get from them. Here are some ways to maximize your rewards:
Amex Membership Rewards can be redeemed either by transferring to any of their travel partners or by using your points for a statement credit at 0.6 cents per point (very poor value).
How to Increase the Cashback Value:
The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab ($695):
Use your points to transfer to your Charles Schwab checking account at 1.1 cents per point.
The Business Platinum Card from American Express:
Get 35% of your points back when booking a flight on Amex (up to 1,000,000 points back per calendar year). Once you book the flight, Amex will later refund you 35% of the points used, effectively giving you a 1.54 cents value per point.
To qualify for the 35% points back promo, the flight needs to be one of the following:
You will also receive a 35% rebate when you book a first or business-class ticket on any airline (regardless of the airline you choose as your preferred airline).
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express ($695):
Transfer your points to your Amex Business checking account at 1 cent per point.
The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley ($695):
Deposit your points to your Morgan Stanley account at 1 cent per point.
If you only have a no annual fee Chase card, you can get only 1 penny per point for Chase Travel(SM).
How to Increase the Chase Travel(SM) Value:
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card:
Transfer all your points to one of these cards to redeem at a rate of 1.25 cents per point on Chase Travel(SM).
Chase Sapphire Reserve®:
Transfer your points to the Reserve and redeem them at a rate of 1.5 cents per point on Chase Travel(SM).
Aeroplan® Credit Card:
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