- Do this now: Register for IHG’s second Q4 promotion for 3x points at several brands you’ve probably never heard of for stays October through December. (Thanks to FM)
- Best Western Hotels has launched two new credit cards issued by Mercury Financial, and in addition to the sign-up bonuses there are spend bonuses too, like a free night certificate after $10,000 spend on the Premium card:
– Premium Signature Visa: 80,000 points after $5,000 spend in three months, $89 annual fee
– Rewards Signature Visa: 40,000 points after $1,500 spend in three months, $49 annual fee
Both of these sign up bonuses say “up to” and that your bonus will appear before you submit your application, so double check that they haven’t tried to #bonvoy you during the sign-up flow. Speaking of Bonvoy, how do Best Western points values compare? Well, two things: (1) They’re worth 10-20% more than Bonvoy points, and (2) you’re staying at a Best Western, so discount as appropriate. - The American Express Hilton cards have increased sign-up bonuses, and they’re available via referral so go that route before using any public link, and yes it’s ok for P1 to refer P2:
– Business: 175,000 Hilton points after $8,000 spend in six months
– Aspire: 175,000 Hilton points after $6,000 spend in six months
– Surpass: 165,000 Hilton points after $3,000 spend in six months
– Honors: 100,000 Hilton points after $2,000 spend in six months
Sometimes these offers appear with free-night certificates too but not this time. Also, remember “to get out of PUJ use BBT”. - The Synchrony Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard is now available. The card’s vitals:
– 40,000 points after $3,000 spend in 90 days
– Upgrade certificates or other rewards after $15,000 and $30,000 annual spend
– 2x at dining and grocery, and other less fun categories
– $99 annual fee
In the current state of the rewards landscape, Synchrony cards are slightly preferable to many other issuers, which makes this card worthwhile for me even though it’s a personal card. - Giant Foods, Giant (which is the same-ish but different), Martins, and Stop & Shop stores have 10x points on Home Depot gift cards through Thursday of next week, limit $2,000 per rewards account. (Thanks to GCG)
- Chase Offers and BankAmeriDeals have 10% back at Sheraton Hotels, W Hotels, and TownPlace Suite hotels on between $100 and $570 in spend with various expiration dates.
Giant and Giant Foods stores, but as Oreos.