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.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
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.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Get a complimentary 3 months of DashPass, DoorDash's membership that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fee and reduced service fees on eligible orders on DoorDash and Caviar. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at 50% off for the next 9 months. Activate by December 31, 2024.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is provided for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad. In the U.S., coverage is secondary to your personal insurance.
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.
Earn 5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025. That's 3.5% cash back in addition to the 1.5% cash back you already earn.
Get up to $300 in statement credits each year when you pay for an Equinox+ digital subscription with live and on-demand classes, or an Equinox club membership (subject to auto-renewal) with your Platinum Card®.
With your Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card receive upgrade priority over other Medallion members within the same Medallion level and fare class grouping.
Starting with your first anniversary, you'll get 5,000 miles back in your MileagePlus® account after you take a United® or United Express-operated award flight booked with your miles - up to 2 times every anniversary year.
Receive statement credits of $100 for Economy and Premium Economy - or $200 for Business and First Class seats - three times per year, up to $600, when you book a reward flight to London travelling on British Airways and pay taxes, fees and carrier charges with the British Airways Visa Signature® Card.
Receive a statement credit of up to $100 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS when charged to your card.
Receive a statement credit of up to $100 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS when charged to your card.
Unlimited tier qualifying points (TQPs): Earn 1,500 TQPs toward A-List status for every $10,000 you spend–there is no limit on the amount of TQPs you can earn.
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.
Get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you earn at the end of your first year, automatically. There is no limit to how much we'll match. So you could turn $50 cash back into $100. Or $100 into $200.
Get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you earn at the end of your first year, automatically. There is no limit to how much we'll match. So you could turn $50 cash back into $100. Or $100 into $200.
Enjoy a United Club membership – up to a $650 value per year – as long as you remain a Cardmember. United Club locations offer a place to work, relax, and enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks before your flight. The primary Cardmember and eligible travel companions will enjoy access to all United Club locations and participating Star Alliance™ affiliated lounges worldwide.
Pursue more of your passions with United Card Events from Chase. As a Cardmember, you will be delighted with opportunities to purchase private, curated once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Sample select wines and satisfy your palate with culinary events at some of the world's best restaurants, meet a sporting legend or make memories with your family. United MileagePlus® Visa Signature® Cardmembers may also use award miles to enjoy exclusive experiences, such as winemaker dinners and other unique virtual events. Please visit to learn more.
Pursue more of your passions with United Card Events from Chase. As a Cardmember, you will be delighted with opportunities to purchase private, curated once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Sample select wines and satisfy your palate with culinary events at some of the world's best restaurants, meet a sporting legend or make memories with your family. United MileagePlus® Visa Signature® Cardmembers may also use award miles to enjoy exclusive experiences, such as winemaker dinners and other unique virtual events. Please visit to learn more.
Book The Hotel Collection with American Express Travel and get the following benefits at participating properties when you stay at least two consecutive nights: $100 experience credit, to spend on qualifying dining, spa and resort activities. Qualifying activities vary by property Room upgrade upon check-in only, when available. Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.
The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the airport. With more than 1,300 airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, you have more lounge options than any other credit card on the market. As of 8/2020
Take 15% off when booking Award Travel with miles.
Take 15% off when booking Award Travel with miles.
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.
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 Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding.
The primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.
The primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.
The primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.
Offered by Mastercard®, this program helps eliminate the worry of identity theft by monitoring and alerting cardholders if suspicious activity is found. It takes just a few minutes to enroll for free, and as soon as you do, your monitoring begins.
Need to locate hard to find items or even reserve that perfect table? Our concierge is there to help. To contact the concierge, call the number on the back of your card.
Receive a 7% discount off standard rates for reservations of standard guest rooms at hotels which participate in the Marriott Bonvoy program when you book directly. Terms and Conditions apply.
With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite Status, earn up to 2.5X points on every eligible hotel purchase for qualifying rates. That's 25% more points on eligible hotel purchases.
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,
Earn 10x total points on Lyft rides. Plus, get a complimentary 2 year Lyft Pink All Access membership including member-exclusive pricing and benefits – activate by Dec 31, 2024. Membership auto renews annually.
Earn 5x points on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025. That's 3x points in addition to the 2x points you already earn on travel.
The Active Cash Card offers you a premium collection of benefits at a selection of the world’s most intriguing and prestigious properties. Benefits include room upgrade, late check-out and complimentary breakfast. Visit Visa Signature Hotel Collection7 and learn more.
Enjoy a premium collection of benefits at a selection of
the world’s most intriguing and prestigious properties.
Learn more about the Visa Signature Hotel Collection
at VisaSignatureHotels.com
The primary Cardmember is eligible for Platinum Elite status in IHG One Rewards (enhance your stay with complimentary room upgrades and extended check-out as available, earn points towards free nights and elite points that never expire). Plus, receive up to $75 in statement credits as reimbursement for IHG® Hotels and Resorts purchases charged to your card from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
As an IHG One Rewards credit cardmember, you are upgraded to IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status for as long as you remain a Premier Business cardmember, and as long as your IHG One Rewards membership remains in good standing.
As an IHG One Rewards credit cardmember, you are upgraded to IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status for as long as you remain a Premier cardmember, and as long as your IHG One Rewards membership remains in good standing.
Spend $40,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn an upgrade to Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year.
Receive a fee credit for TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck) by using your Card. If approved for Global Entry, you will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional charge.
Extends the time period of 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.
Credit Journey provides you with personalized insights to help you build, monitor and protect your credit health. Access your weekly score for free anytime, and dive into our resources like our score simulator and score factor breakdown to understand where you stand. We'll alert you of any new activity on your credit report and usage, in order to help detect any potential fraud.*Opens offer details overlay We're here for you 24/7, 365 days a year if you ever need support, and we'll work together to help you get back on your feet.
With Credit Close-Up you own the skills to help understand and track your FICO® Score, raise it, or maintain it. Enroll to receive monthly FICO® Score updates and personalized credit insights. It’s complementary to Wells Fargo Online® customers and using it won’t negatively affect your score.12 For additional information, visit wellsfargo.com/ficoscore.
Our Concierge staff is available to you day or night as a personal resource for many different aspects of your life. Whether you need to select a restaurant and arrange the details of an upcoming special event or if you want expert advice selecting just the right gift, you can rely on Concierge to coordinate and take care of your requests, big and small. Simply call the number on the back of your Card and say "Concierge" when prompted or send your Concierge request to PlatinumRequests@concierge.americanexpress.com from the e-mail associated with your American Express account."
Find tickets to top sports and entertainment events, book travel, make dinner reservations and more with your complimentary 24/7 Visa Signature Concierge.
Travel more comfortably knowing you can be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen Baggage when you purchase the Entire Fare for a Common Carrier Vehicle ticket (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus) on an Eligible Card. Coverage can be provided for up to a combined maximum of $3,000 for checked and carry-on Baggage, which includes up to $2,000 for checked Baggage and up to $1,000 for any High Risk Items such as jewelry and electronics, in excess of coverage provided by the Common Carrier. The coverage is also subject to a $3,000 aggregate limit per Covered Trip. For New York State residents, there is a $2,000 per bag/suitcase limit for each Covered Person with a $10,000 aggregate maximum for all Covered Persons per Covered Trip. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Travel more comfortably knowing you can be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen Baggage when you purchase the Entire Fare for a Common Carrier Vehicle ticket (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus) on an Eligible Card. Coverage can be provided for up to $1,250 for carry-on Baggage and up to $500 for checked Baggage. For New York State residents, there is a $10,000 aggregate maximum limit for all Covered Persons per Covered Trip. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Travel more comfortably knowing you can be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen Baggage when you purchase the Entire Fare for a Common Carrier Vehicle ticket (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus) on an Eligible Card. Coverage can be provided for up to $1,250 for carry-on Baggage and up to $500 for checked Baggage, in excess of coverage provided by the Common Carrier.
Travel more comfortably knowing you can be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen Baggage when you purchase the Entire Fare for a Common Carrier Vehicle ticket (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus) on an Eligible Card. Coverage can be provided for up to $1,250 for carry-on Baggage and up to $500 for checked Baggage, in excess of coverage provided by the Common Carrier. For New York State residents, there is a $10,000 aggregate maximum limit for all Covered Persons per Covered Trip.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.
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.
Each account anniversary you'll earn bonus points equal to 10% of your total purchases made the previous year. That means if you spend $25,000 on purchases, you'll get 2,500 bonus points.
With Preferred Access, you will have access to premium seats for select cultural and sporting events, based on availability.
Get the creative solutions your business needs. Enroll and get up to $150 in statement credits per year for eligible annual prepaid business plan purchases with Adobe on Creative Cloud for teams or Acrobat Pro DC with e-sign for teams on the Business Platinum Card. Annual prepaid business plans automatically renew each year on your annual subscription date until cancelled.
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.
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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