Redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards Points For Exclusive Events Like The...
I love my Chase Ultimate Rewards points and mostly get great value by transferring them to United or Hyatt and using them for awards like a first-class ticket on Lufthansa or a suite at a Park Hyatt or...
View ArticleCatch The Points Guy Recap Week 3: Paris
After a fun weekend in Madrid, the next stop on my “Catch The Points Guy” itinerary was Paris for some fashion, fine dining and a visit out to Champagne. Additional Avios To get from Madrid to Paris, I...
View ArticleSunday Reader Question: Deciding Between Chase Sapphire and Starwood American...
TPG reader Mark is in a situation where he needs to decide which card is best for his upcoming increase in travel: “I am trying to decide between getting the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the Starwood...
View ArticleMy Chase Sapphire Preferred 7% Annual Dividend Posted
If you already have the Sapphire Preferred or know about its benefits, you can skip this post. However, if you’re looking to get in on one of the best all-around travel rewards credit cards then feel...
View ArticleVideo SRQ: How to Proactively Earn Points for a Future Trip to Ireland
TPG reader RJ wants to start accruing points for a future family trip to Ireland: “My family and I (5 total) want to take an anniversary trip to Ireland in about 3 years. I want to start building up...
View ArticleCan I Transfer Ultimate Rewards Points to My Southwest Account to Qualify for...
TPG Twitter follower Holliday is looking to qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass, but wants to use his Chase Ultimate Rewards points to do so: “@thepointsguy to meet the Companion Pass requirement...
View ArticleWhich Credit Reporting Agencies Banks Use To Pull Your Credit Report – And...
One of the most important things to know when applying for multiple credit cards at a time is which credit bureau each bank pulls your credit report from. There are three main credit bureaus or credit...
View ArticleVIP NY Jets and Giants Football Experiences With Chase Ultimate Rewards
Although I personally prefer to use my points and miles for travel, fall is officially here and so is football season, and Chase Ultimate Rewards is currently offering exclusive experiences for both...
View ArticleChanges To Chase Ultimate Rewards: Bonus Points Earned Are Now Posted In...
Update: This feature is only available for Sapphire Preferred activity at this points but will hopefully be rolled out to other cards in the near future. As you know, Chase Ultimate Rewards are some of...
View ArticleChase Sapphire Preferred 40,000 Point Sign-up Bonus + 5,000 Points With...
As well as announcing a 10,000 point increase for the Freedom sign up bonus, Chase has also increased the Sapphire Preferred sign up offer to 45,000 bonus points. You will receive 40,000 bonus points...
View ArticleHow Do I Get To Hawaii Using Chase Ultimate Rewards Points?
TPG reader Ruben tweeted me @thepointsguy to ask: “What is the cheapest way to fly First Class from Los Angeles to Hawaii through – or with a transfer from – Chase Ultimate Rewards points?” Ruben...
View ArticleMy First Sundance Experience With Chase Sapphire Preferred + Hotel Park City...
One of the more fun benefits of the Chase Sapphire and Chase Sapphire Preferred cards is access to Chase Sapphire Exclusive Experiences just for cardholders, who can either pay cash or redeem points...
View ArticleChase Sapphire Preferred 3X Friday is Here!
Although it’s not the most earth shattering of deals, today is the monthly Chase Sapphire Preferred 3X First Friday, where you garner 3X points on dining when you use your Chase Sapphire Preferred...
View ArticleHoliday Shopping Portal Deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest shopping days of the years, and while you can get some amazing hotel offers, in-store deals and other discounts, it’s also a perfect opportunity to...
View ArticleChase Drops All Travel Sites from Ultimate Rewards Portal
Shopping portals are one of the easiest ways to rack up extra points and miles for purchases that you’re already making. I highly advise against going directly to a retailer’s website when you can...
View ArticleNew Chase Freedom and Discover It Bonuses Start Today
Today, we’re entering the third quarter of 2015, which means new 5% quarterly rotating categories for the Chase Freedom and Discover It cards. As a reminder, each of these cards offers 5x points or 5%...
View Article5 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Now
Chase Sapphire Preferred has been my go-to card for travel for quite some time. Sure, I use plenty of other cards on a regular basis, but I charge more to my Sapphire than any of the other cards in my...
View ArticleEarn 5% Cash Back on Amazon, Zappos and More with the Chase Freedom Card
The Chase Freedom card’s newest cash-back promotion is now available for enrollment. This quarter’s bonus will be applied to purchases made on Amazon, Zappos, Audible and Diapers.com. You won’t be able...
View Article5 Things To Do When You Get Chase Sapphire Preferred
There’s no question that Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of my all-around favorite credit cards — while I do carry plenty of other cards in my wallet, I ultimately end up using Chase Sapphire for most...
View ArticleMaximizing Ultimate Rewards with Chase Freedom, Sapphire and Ink Plus
Chase Ultimate Rewards offers plenty of value. However, some of the cards in the program don’t let you take advantage of the best redemption options, including transferring to a variety of travel...
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