Monday Quad: Increased United Credit Card Bonuses, a 72% APR, Alaska Famous Companion Nerf, and Staples Visas

  1. Most of the Chase United cards have increased sign-up bonuses, (some include 10,000 miles extra as long as you add an authorized user card within three months):

    – Explorer: 70,000+10,000 MileagePlus miles after $3,000 spend in three months
    – Quest: 90,000+10,000 MileagePlus miles after $4,000 spend in three months
    – Club: 100,000+10,000 MileagePlus miles after $5,000 spend in three months
    – Business: 100,000+10,000 MileagePlus miles after $5,000 spend in three months
    – Club Business: 100,000+10,000 MileagePlus miles after $5,000 spend in three months

    These are generally available via referrals, so please use a referral link.
  2. US Bank reportedly has a $1,500 business bank account bonus with promo code Q2BUS26, though I couldn’t independently verify it. To qualify:

    – Deposit $25,000 within 30 days
    – Maintain at least $25,000 balance between days 30 and 60
    – Make at least six transactions by day 60 (Six $1 ACHs do nicely)

    If you manage your money perfectly, this is effectively a 72% annualized APR, which is almost 72% more than what Chase business checking will give you. Even if you’re not in US Bank’s footprint you can still do this, just open a different relationship with US Bank first. T&C here.
  3. Alaska companion certificate sharing has tightened for the second time since the Hawaiian merger; now they can only be used when fares are paid for specifically with an Atmos Ascent card.

    I for one am impressed that Alaska’s IT is able to discern. (Thanks to best-qualify-catfood)
  4. Staples stores have fee-free $200 Visa gift cards through Saturday, limit nine per transaction.

    These are Pathward / BlackHawk Network gift cards.

Happy Monday!

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