Author: Sarah Page Maxwell

New Beginnings from MileValue

Travel

Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue

Hey MileValue readers! It’s been a little while, and the world looks more than a little different since the last time we spoke. Things are looking different for this website as well, with new ownership and a new era on the horizon.

When COVID-19 started to spread across North America in March–and the pandemic took hold–things behind the scenes for us shifted quickly and drastically, as they did for many businesses.

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Chase Sapphire Cards Get Updated Coronavirus Benefits

Deals, Travel

Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue

On July 1, Chase activated a handful of new benefits for their Sapphire cards. Customers that are no longer reaping the cards’ travel benefits need reasons to keep spending on their travel cards and paying annual fees.

All the new benefits are automatic; no registration is required.

Instacart

Membership Statement Credits

Instacart, the grocery delivery service, charges delivery and service and fees. The monthly or annual Instacart Express membership wipes out delivery fees and reduces service fees. If you use Instacart regularly, as many more are during the pandemic, a membership will save you money.

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Premium Travel Cards Pivot Benefits in a Coronavirus World: Update

Amex Platinum, Citi Prestige, Travel

Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue

Updated 6/9/20 with Citi’s latest addition to the Prestige Card.

In an attempt to keep you as a customer in a world where travel is severely limited, banks have been changing the benefit profiles of their credit cards that previously rewarded behavior centered primarily around travel.

Those of you most concerned with what to do with your travel cards are likely paying big annual fees for the premium transferrable point cards–the Chase Sapphire Reserve, The Platinum Card from American Express, and the Citi Prestige–so let’s compare those changes.

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Amex Extends Minimum Spending Requirement Window for Bonuses to Six Months

American express, Travel

Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue

In response to the economic downturn, American Express is now allowing six months instead of the usual three months to meet minimum spending requirements for sign up bonuses on their credit cards.

The following are Amex’s words:

“Due to the impact of COVID-19, for eligible Card accounts approved from December 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020 for which you are eligible for a welcome offer, the period to make eligible purchases to earn your welcome bonus will be extended for an additional 3 months. Eligible Cards are U.S.

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Award Booking Sale & New Change/Cancellation Service

Deals, Travel

Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue

COVID-19 is changing daily life, pretty drastically, for everyone right now. At MileValue we are trying to adapt to the current climate by discounting our already existing services as well as offering a new one: assistance changing and canceling your upcoming flight.

Award Booking Service 30% OFF

MileValue is offering our Award Booking Service 30% off for all requests made by April 15.

Right now is not the time to travel unless it is absolutely essential. We all must play our part by social distancing at the very least and staying home when possible.

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Airline Change & Cancellation Policies due to COVID-19

News, Travel

Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue

I hope all of you and your loved ones are coping during this extremely trying time. Whether you’re hunkering down at home with work or study, or are still needed in public as a healthcare professional or otherwise essential employee, I wish you all good health and peace of mind.

Below I will go into detail on the current policies for the top five US airlines (defined by passengers carried).

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Podcast Interview With Hack Your Wealth

Podcast, Travel

Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue

Andrew Chen and I recently talked ins and outs of the miles and points world on his podcast, Hack Your Wealth. The recording was published today. Listen to it on his site, linked above, or directly from MileValue via Spotify, below. The Hack Your Wealth podcast can also be accessed on most major podcast platforms, […]

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100k & 125K Targeted Bonuses for Amex Platinum

American express, Amex Platinum, Deals, Travel

Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue

There is a targeted offer available through creditcards.com’s CardMatch Tool for 100,000 Membership Rewards for spending $5,000 on your new Platinum within three months of account opening. This 100k offer resurfaces periodically. It is worth checking again if you weren’t targeted the last time as they target different rounds of customers each time. Even more exciting is […]

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Maximize the Freedom Card’s 5x Category for Q4

Chase, Travel

Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue

December 14, 2019, is the last day to register your Chase Freedom to earn 5x Ultimate Rewards for the past quarter at department stores and via PayPal and Chase Pay. If you max out the potential bonus for the quarter on the Chase Freedom, you’ll earn 7,500 points that can be transferred (circuitously) to Aer Lingus, British Airways, […]

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When Was the Last Ultimate Rewards Transfer Bonus?

Chase, Travel, Ultimate Rewards

Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue

Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Capital One miles are the four major types of transferrable points. By transferrable point I mean that not only are they redeemed for a fixed value, they can also be moved to airline and hotel loyalty programs for often higher value award redemptions. Those […]

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