Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
Here’s the point. You should open the U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card if: You already have a U.S. Bank credit card You’ve been in the miles & points game for a while You have a smartphone capable of mobile payment If you want to take my word for it, apply for the U.S. Bank Altitude …
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U.S. Bank FlexPerks Business Travel Rewards Card review
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
There are lots of great business credit cards available from a variety of issuers, with each one offering slightly different welcome offers, benefits and perks. Among those issuers, U.S. Bank offers a few cards within its FlexPerks rewards program. Right now, cards within that program, like the U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Business Travel Rewards Card, are not …
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Read MoreU.S. Bank Altitude Reserve review: This overlooked card might be the perfect fit for your (mobile) wallet
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
Looking to expand your credit card lineup and get more flexibility from the rewards you earn? With a 50,000-point sign-up bonus (worth $750 in travel), a $325 annual travel credit, and 3x points on travel and mobile wallet purchases, the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite may be the card you are looking for. Most people …
Capital One Spark Miles Select For Business review
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
Although the Capital One® Spark® Miles Select for Business doesn’t make our list of the top business credit cards, it’s a solid choice for anyone looking for a no-annual-fee business card that earns flexible rewards. You can earn 20,000 bonus miles after meeting the card’s minimum spending requirements, and that bonus is worth at least $200 in travel. …
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Read MoreIs it worth it to keep two American Airlines credit cards?
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
There are a number of different credit cards with which you can earn American Airlines miles. All are issued by either Barclaycard or Citibank and many of the cards offer similar benefits and perks. So if, for example, you have both the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard® and the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® (issued by Barclaycard), …
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Read MoreAmex Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business card review: A heavy hitter for frequent Delta travelers
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card is an ideal card for frequent Delta flyers. With it you can earn 45,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening. With the Amex Delta Reserve for Business, you’ll also earn an annual …
How to redeem cash-back rewards from every major credit card issuer
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
A lot of what we talk about here at MMS is how to earn and redeem rewards from the top travel credit cards for free travel. But if you’re looking for a rewards currency that’s easier to manage, you should consider one of the top cash-back credit cards. The easiest reward you can earn is …
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Read MoreCitibusiness American Airlines Platinum Select benefits and perks: Free checked bags, preferred boarding and more
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
Citi is an MMS advertising partner. If you’re a small business owner and like American Airlines miles, the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard® comes packed with benefits that can be worth much more than its $99 annual fee (which is waived for the first 12 months). Among them are: 2x American Airlines miles in popular …
The best Delta credit cards (and how to pick the right one for you)
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
If you’re looking to enhance your flying experience with Delta, you’ll be happy to know that great perks like annual companion certificates, priority boarding and free checked bags are all within reach. You can choose from several Delta credit cards, each of which offers different types of perks and benefits that can enhance your flying …
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Read MoreHow to use the Chase Sapphire Reserve DoorDash credit
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
You’ve got options when it comes to food delivery services like Postmates, Grubhub and DoorDash. And there are a number of different credit cards that earn a bonus for those deliveries: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, American Express® Gold Card or Wel…
Reasons to get the Discover it Cash Back credit card
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
We talk a lot about the best credit cards for travel — popular cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card that offer lucrative welcome bonuses and valuable benefits. But other cards may also be good to have in your wallet. Consider the Discover it® Cash Back card. It doesn’t offer a traditional sign-up bonus. …
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Read MoreReasons to get the Discover it Miles card
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
When we talk about the top credit cards for travel, we’re often discussing cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or The Platinum Card® from American Express — cards that offer big welcome bonuses and valuable travel perks. Often we overlook other cards because they don’t have these sorts of benefits. But sometimes it might actually make more sense to opt …
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Read MoreHow to check your business credit report
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
If you’re a business owner, it’s critical that you monitor your business credit, much as you do with your personal credit. Why? Because any company can access your business credit reports, which can affect whether investors and potential partners will want to do business with you. Also, if you plan to grow your business, you’ll …
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Read MoreCan you get a business credit card without an EIN?
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
Earning welcome bonuses and ongoing rewards from the top business credit cards is an excellent way to grow your miles, points and cash-back balances to get you closer to your financial and travel goals. Because these welcome offers can be very enticing and valuable, we get lots of questions regarding how to qualify for small business …
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Read MoreCanceling a Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal hotel booking
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
With the nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus, lots of readers will be rescheduling or even canceling upcoming trips. My own experience canceling a hotel booking I made through the Chase travel portal might be instructive. I canceled my trip because of a serious winter storm, but the steps you take to cancel a hotel booking …
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Read MoreWhich business credit cards affect your personal credit?
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
Earning bonuses on business cards is an excellent way to boost your miles and point balances and earn more free travel. There are lots of great business cards, and some of the best credit cards for travel are also business cards, like the Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card (our top pick for business owners). Once you’ve determined whether you qualify …
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Read MoreHow to save money with a Costco car rental
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
You’re probably familiar with Costco Travel – it can help save you money and get extra perks for vacation packages. But Costco members can also use the travel program to find great rental car deals. A few of us on the MMS team religiously book a Costco…
Discover it® Cash Back card vs. Discover it® Miles — Which is better?
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
At first glance the Discover it® Cash Back and the Discover it® Miles cards look fairly similar. Neither offers a welcome bonus, though both will match the rewards you earn in the first year of card membership. The cards have one key difference, however. Below, we’ll compare both cards and help you decide which one is right for you. Best …
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Read MoreDiscover it Miles review
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
The Discover it® Miles card is another option for those looking for a cash-back credit card. It doesn’t make the cut when it comes to our list of the top credit cards for travel because it doesn’t offer premium perks like lounge access or free-checked-bag benefits. It does offer a solid and simple rewards-earning structure with no annual fee. …
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Read MoreEverything to know when canceling or changing flights purchased with Chase Ultimate Rewards
Written by Meghan Hunter @ Million Mile Secrets
While change fees are (thankfully) becoming a thing of the past, most airlines will still make you pay to cancel your ticket. But what happens when you cancel a flight that was paid for with bank points? If you booked your flight using Chase Ultimate R…