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Quick Hits: March’s Best Credit Card Offers, Hilton’s Luxury Expansion, Chase Card Reporting Errors & More!

By BoldlyGo | March 7, 2025

Looking to take advantage of the best travel credit card offers this March? In this Quick Hits episode, host DeAndre Coke breaks down the latest elevated offers from IHG, Capital One, and American Express, explaining how to maximize welcome bonuses and transfer bonuses for the best redemptions. He also highlights why switching browsers when searching for credit card offers can lead to better deals.

Additionally, DeAndre covers unique Capital One redemptions such as MLB tickets, Marriott’s expansion into luxury safari properties in Kenya, and Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)—creating even more premium travel opportunities for points and miles enthusiasts. Wrapping up, he shares insights into recent Chase credit card reporting errors, the impact of the 5/24 rule, and upcoming networking opportunities at TravelCon in Tucson, Arizona.

Tune in for the latest travel updates, expert credit card strategies, and exclusive tips to level up your travel game with points and miles.

Key takeaways:

March Credit Card Offers: New best offers available from IHG, Capital One, and Amex.
Amex Business Platinum: Features a high-value welcome offer this month.
Browser Tricks: Using different browsers can reveal better credit card deals.
Hilton’s Free Night Certificate: A valuable perk for award travelers.
Capital One Redemptions: Includes MLB tickets and other exclusive experiences.
Marriott’s Luxury Expansion: New safari properties coming to Kenya.
Hilton & Small Luxury Hotels (SLH): Expanding high-end hotel options.
Chase Business Cards Issue: Some cards are incorrectly appearing on personal credit reports.
Payroll Points System Update: Temporary technical issues affecting users.
TravelCon in Tucson: Great networking opportunities for travel and finance enthusiasts.

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.