All things points

Successful MO purchase with gift cards. What's the consensus on depositing these? Obviously not into Chase.

Have you ever regretted a points redemption?? I was eager to use my points and wound up redeeming 50,000 airline points for a round-trip domestic flight that would have only cost about $300 if I’d ju… more

What's the best way you've maximized or stretched out card signup bonuses?? I'm just stepping my foot in the points game. I'm curious to know what all the possibilities are and I'm… more

Many mentions here of multiple card signups. Does that not impact your credit negatively?

I’ve got a wedding to attend in Europe next year and I want to fund the whole trip with points. Flights, hotel, everything. For those who’ve pulled off a zero cash international trip, what did you wis… more

Elite status just ain’t what it used to be! I hit Marriott Titanium last year and half the time I don’t even get a late checkout. If you’ve been chasing hotel status, has it actually changed your trav… more

Really good offer (today only) from Sofi. $300 account bonus + $25 referral bonus (these are typical) + $400/40k MR via Rakuten!!! It's a free account, so definitely worth it for $725.

If anyone ne… more

I just found out my friend’s been sitting on 500K+ points for years because she’s saving them for "something big." Meanwhile, she’s paying cash for flights and hotels. Any other points hoard… more

Which credit card do you have of the two and why? Chase Reserve or Amex Platinum? Anyone keeps both?

I’m trying to plan a honeymoon mostly on points and miles—has anyone actually pulled this off without feeling completely burnt out by the planning? I’ve got Chase, Amex, and Delta points to work with,… more

Looking to apply for chase sapphire preferred does anyone have a better welcome offer than the current published 75k after 5k spend ?

hi anyone have a GOH to spare/sell? need one for upcoming trip in 2 weeks

My flight from Salt Lake City to Toronto, with a connection in Chicago (ORD), was delayed by two hours due to a technical issue, causing me to miss my connecting flight and wait until the next morning… more

Anyone else had trouble booking partner airline awards with KLM/Airfrance miles? Saw the award flight availability on both websites and was able to enter in passenger info, but ran into IT error when … more

Seems like Marriott Boundless 5 nights is ending tonight (only available via ref links currently). Get those apps in!

Freedom Flex card being grandfathered. Wonder why.

What’s your favorite obscure transfer partner? I just found out I can transfer my Amex points to a Japanese airline and suddenly I’m plotting trips I hadn’t even considered. Love when points open weir… more

Is it worth it to open a hotel card if you’re not loyal to a single chain? I bounce between them all depending on deals. But thinking of getting one just for the sign-up bonus and free night - bad ide… more

Traveling for work to Chicago. Recommendations for best Marriott and Hyatt properties in Downtown Chicago?

Do you guys use points for family travel or save them for solo “treat yourself” trips? I'm planning our first vacation with a toddler and debating if it’s worth using points when I know I’ll be ti… more

Are people finding 35k Marriott certs useful? Even with the ability to top up with 15k points, seems hard to find anything decent for 50k.

100k miles + 3000 PQP sign up bonus with $4k spend over 3 months on the United Quest card right now. Could be worth it especially if you’re on track to end the year shy of Gold or 1K.

I blew 50k points on a panic booking because I thought prices would spike. They didn’t. Tell me your biggest redemption regret story to make me feel better lol.

Currently have Amex Cash Blue for grocery spend ($95 annual fee) with 6% back on grocery spend. Any recommendations for a better "grocery" card, if any? I don't mind a fee so long as it … more

For those of you who book group travel on points, how do you make it work without getting stuck with bad availability or having to split everyone up? I’ve got a family reunion coming and thinking of t… more

Just realized I’ve been hoarding Amex MR points for 3 years and never used a single one. I’ve got almost 300k now and zero strategy. Where would YOU go with a stash like that? Looking to do something … more

Is there such a thing as too many cards? I’m juggling 8 right now and it’s getting... messy.

Bilt leaving Wells Fargo to partner with Cardless. They'll be releasing $0, $95, and $495 versions of the card. Probably the end of Bilt for me but we shall see what the specifics are...

New to Hyatt.. was always a Marriott girl until I’ve found it impossible to get good redemptions.
I’m sitting on 150K Hyatt points and 2 FNA’s (CAT1-4). Any good recommendations for nice resorts for a … more

Has anyone here done a credit card balance transfer to get a 0% promo rate? I’ve got about $6k on a high-interest card and I’m considering moving it over, but I’ve never done it before. Was it worth i… more

I’ve got too many credit cards from churning for points and now having difficulty opening new cards. Is it better to close some accounts that I’m not using? I know utilization will take a hit but sh… more

Have any of you had luck using system wide upgrades on the AA JFK-DEL route? I’ve been trying to snag that for a while but never see any availability ever throughout the year.

Ritz Carlton fee going up to $695.

End of an era.

Happy 4th! Buying United 1K PlusPoints. Need around 300. Please DM. Must be willing to connect on linkedin or exchange numbers! Payment via zelle or any other app of your choice

Selling 100k Bonvoy points at 0.7cpp

Looking for insight as someone who has never redeemed points/certs for Marriott. How useful are 50k certs? Since the elevated chase boundless offer gives 5 certs, seems like a good deal at first glanc… more

You'll no longer get the referral bonus on Chase business cards starting in October if they already own a Chase biz card. Sad news for churners.

Separately, Chase has pulled the Freedom Flex from i… more

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