Best Travel Credit Cards – Revolutionizing Your Journey

Quick Hits: Payroll on Credit Card Update, IHG’s Best-Ever Offer, Southwest’s Status Match Deal and more

By Bakir Djulic | March 28, 2025

In this Quick Hits episode, DeAndre Coke shares a roundup of the latest and most important updates in the world of travel, points, and miles. From Hyatt’s award pricing changes and Chase/Amex transfer bonuses to the IHG One Rewards Business Card’s limited-time offer of up to 200,000 points, this episode is packed with timely insights to help travelers make smarter, more strategic decisions. He also covers Delta’s removal of fuel surcharges on award flights from Europe and Southwest’s new status match opportunity for American Airlines elites—both of which could unlock significant value for savvy flyers.

Additionally, DeAndre shares an update on Zil Money, which is once again up and running for all credit cards except AMEX, and unveils the newly rebuilt Best Offers page on the BoldlyGo website, created to prioritize transparency and showcase the most competitive card offers—regardless of affiliate links.

Whether you’re earning, redeeming, or mapping out your next trip, this episode will help you stay ahead of the game in the world of travel rewards.

Key takeaways:

Hyatt Award Pricing Update: Many hotels are shifting categories, impacting award stays.
IHG One Rewards Business Card: Earn up to 200,000 points with a limited-time offer.
Valuable Free Night Certificate: Included with the IHG business card and applicable for redemptions.
Chase & Amex Transfer Bonuses: Take advantage of them before they expire.
Delta Award Tickets: Fuel surcharges removed for one-way flights from Europe.
Southwest Status Match: Available with proof of American Airlines elite status.
Plan Ahead: Staying informed ensures better travel redemptions and savings.
Use Credit Cards Strategically: These updates reinforce the value of timely applications.

Resources:

LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:
- Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!
BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group
Truicity Wealth Management

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Quick Hits: Capital One’s Venture Offer, Hyatt’s Annual Category Changes, The New Credit Card Finder Tool and More!

By BoldlyGo | February 28, 2025

In this Quick Hits episode, DeAndre Coke shares the latest updates in the world of travel, points, and miles, helping listeners stay informed on the newest opportunities and challenges in maximizing travel rewards. He breaks down the Capital One Venture Card’s limited-time welcome bonus and highlights the addition of new airport lounges in Las Vegas and Philadelphia. He also revisits Hyatt’s 2025 award chart changes, explaining how travelers can lock in lower redemption rates before certain hotels increase in category.

Additionally, DeAndre discusses the new Capital One to JetBlue transfer partnership, why it may not be the best use of points, and how current transfer bonuses can help maximize value. He also addresses Uber’s new currency conversion fee, emphasizing the importance of using credit cards that have no foreign transaction fees to avoid unnecessary costs.

To make point-earning and credit card selection easier, DeAndre introduces a new credit card finder tool, designed to match travelers with the best card based on their spending habits and travel goals. Whether you’re looking to optimize your points strategy, avoid airline devaluations, or make the most of credit card perks, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Key takeaways:

Capital One Venture Card: A 75,000-mile limited-time welcome bonus is available.
Hyatt Award Chart Changes: Some hotels will move up in category, increasing redemption costs after March 25—book now to lock in lower rates.
Capital One to JetBlue Transfers: The new 5:3 transfer ratio makes this a poor value compared to Chase, Citi, and Amex transfer options.
Uber’s Currency Conversion Fee: A 1.5% fee is automatically applied if Uber detects you’re paying in a foreign currency—use a card with no foreign transaction fees to avoid it.
New Airport Lounges: Capital One has opened lounges in Las Vegas and Philadelphia, expanding premium lounge access for cardholders.
AirTags for Travel: Apple’s AirTags can be a great tool for tracking lost luggage and avoiding baggage claim nightmares.
American Express Hilton Transfer Bonus: A 25% bonus on transfers to Hilton Honors points, available until March 14.
Chase Marriott Transfer Bonus: A 50% bonus when transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy, available until March 31, 2025.
Credit Card Finder Tool: A new tool has been introduced to help travelers find the best credit card based on spending habits.