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Mar 20, 2026· Citi Effective April 19, 2026, Citi is lowering ThankYou Points transfer rates to Choice Privileges and I Prefer hotel loyalty programs. Choice Privileges drops from 1,000:1,400 to 1,000:1,050 and I Prefer drops from 1,000:2,000 to 1,000:1,400. Cardholders have until April 18 to transfer at the current rates. ✨ Benefit Change    +2 |
Mar 13, 2026· Bread Financial Ford Motor Company and Bread Financial have launched the new Ford Rewards Visa Signature credit card, featuring a 0% installment loan program for vehicle-related purchases and substantial points earning on various purchase categories. The card offers flexible financing options for Ford customers alongside traditional credit card rewards. 🆕 New Card |
Mar 12, 2026 Marriott Bonvoy increased the Free Night Award top-off limit from 15,000 to 25,000 points, allowing cardholders to use their annual free night certificates at higher-category properties by supplementing with additional Bonvoy points. ✨ Benefit Change    |
Mar 11, 2026 Illinois enacted the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which prohibits credit card companies from charging swipe fees on sales taxes and tips. The legislation is expected to save Illinois residents hundreds of millions of dollars annually by eliminating a common practice where processors charge interchange fees on tax and gratuity amounts in addition to the base transaction. 📋 Policy Change |
Mar 5, 2026· Robinhood Robinhood announced the invite-only Robinhood Platinum Card with a $695 annual fee, offering 10% back on hotels and rental cars, 5% on flights and dining, unlimited Priority Pass lounge access, and over $3,000 in annual credits and memberships. 🆕 New Card  |
Mar 3, 2026· Chase Chase announced that the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card's current welcome offer (5 Free Night Awards after $3,000 spend, redeemable at up to 50,000 points per night) will expire on March 11, 2026. Applicants should apply before this deadline to secure the bonus. ⏰ Limited Time🎁 Bonus Change |
Mar 3, 2026 Credit, debit, and prepaid cards issued in the US reached $10 trillion in combined spending for the first time in 2025, according to the Nilson Report. This historic milestone represents significant growth in card usage and reflects the increasing dominance of card payments in the US economy. 📰 General |
Mar 2, 2026· American Express Rakuten and American Express launched a new co-branded credit card offering up to 10% cash back on purchases. This new product integrates Rakuten's shopping rewards platform directly with American Express, providing cardholders with elevated earning potential across select merchants and categories. 🆕 New Card |
Feb 28, 2026· Discover Discover has revealed its rotating 5% cash back categories for Q2 2026 (April through June). Cardholders can earn 5% back at restaurants and home improvement stores on up to $1,500 in combined purchases after activation. 🎁 Bonus Change  |
Feb 27, 2026· Chase Hyatt announced plans to launch a new World of Hyatt redemption chart in May 2026 that will increase point costs for award stays. The change represents a significant devaluation for cardholders and frequent travelers. Hyatt is also digitizing point transfers in 2026, though specific launch timing remains undisclosed. ✨ Benefit Change📋 Policy Change  |
Feb 25, 2026· Chase Chase announced it will replace Goldman Sachs as the issuer of Apple Card, with transition expected in approximately 24 months. This major partnership change marks a significant shift in premium credit card offerings and represents Chase's expansion into the high-end consumer card space alongside Apple's technology ecosystem. 📋 Policy Change  |
Feb 24, 2026· American Express American Express is reducing the transfer ratio to Cathay Pacific from 1:1 to 5:4 (20% devaluation) effective March 1, 2026. Capital One also reducing Emirates transfers from 1:1 to 1:0.75 (25% devaluation) effective January 13, 2026. These changes significantly reduce outsized value for premium redemptions. ✨ Benefit Change |
Feb 24, 2026· Barclays All Barclays-issued American Airlines AAdvantage cards will convert to Citi cards on April 24, 2026. Citi becomes the exclusive issuer of American Airlines credit cards. Affected cardholders will automatically have accounts transferred with terms potentially changing. 📋 Policy Change |
Feb 24, 2026· Capital One Capital One to Acquire Discover Financial Services in Major Payments Industry Deal Capital One Financial announced plans to acquire Discover Financial Services, combining Capital One's credit card and banking operations with Discover's card network. This transformational deal aims to create a large U.S. payments player with its own card network, significantly reshaping the competitive landscape for credit card issuers and consumers. 📰 General |
Feb 24, 2026· Barclays Gap Inc. launched the new Encore credit card on February 24, 2026, setting a new standard for apparel retail loyalty. The card rewards customers not only at Gap Inc. brands but also on purchases outside the Gap Inc. portfolio, differentiating it from traditional co-branded retail cards. Issued by Barclays. 🆕 New Card⏰ Limited Time |
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