Chase Ultimate Rewards to USD Converter
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Mar 13, 2026
Ford Rewards Credit Card Launches with New 0% Installment Loan Program
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.
Mar 3, 2026
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Welcome Offer Expires March 11, 2026
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.
Mar 2, 2026
Rakuten and American Express Launch New Credit Card with Up to 10% Cash Back
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.
Feb 28, 2026
Discover Announces Q2 2026 5% Cash Back Categories: Restaurants and Home Improvement Stores
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.
Feb 25, 2026
Chase to Become Apple Card Issuer in Historic Partnership Shift
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.
Feb 24, 2026
Gap Inc. Launches Encore Credit Card With Rewards Outside Brand Portfolio
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.
Feb 23, 2026
Chase Slate Edge Renamed to Chase Slate With Updated Balance Transfer Terms
Chase renamed the Slate Edge Credit Card to simply Chase Slate and increased its 0% introductory APR period on balance transfers. The updated card features improved balance transfer terms, marking a significant refresh to Chase's balance transfer offering in the competitive balance transfer market.
Feb 21, 2026
American Express Removes Lost Items Coverage From Purchase Protection
American Express quietly updated its purchase protection benefit across multiple credit cards, eliminating coverage for lost items effective immediately. Purchase protection now covers theft and damage only, a significant reduction in consumer protections for premium cardholders.
Feb 18, 2026
Chase Ending Cash Back Deposits to Non-Chase Accounts
Beginning 3/27/26, Chase Freedom, Sapphire, and Ink cardholders will no longer be able to redeem cash back to accounts at other financial institutions. Redemptions can still be made to eligible Chase accounts or as statement credits.
Feb 17, 2026
Chase Ending Alerts for Non-Physical and International Charges
Starting February 17, 2026, Chase will stop sending alerts for non-physical and international credit card charges, reducing transaction notification coverage.
Feb 8, 2026
Chase and Disney Launch New Inspire Visa Card
Chase introduces a third Disney-branded credit card, the Disney Inspire Visa, offering enhanced perks and higher earning rates compared to previous Disney cards.
Feb 1, 2026
Major Changes to United Chase Credit Cards
United Gateway card now requires $10,000 annual spending for discounted award redemptions. Cards getting upgrades including new mile earning, elite status boosts, and additional credits.
Jan 22, 2026
Chase Simplifies Sapphire Bonus Rules
Chase now allows cardholders to earn a welcome bonus on each Sapphire card (Preferred and Reserve) as long as they've never received that specific card's bonus before. Previously, holding one Sapphire card blocked bonuses on the other.
Jan 15, 2026
Bilt Blue Card Launches as No-Annual-Fee Option
The Bilt Blue card is the entry-level option in Bilt's new card lineup, offering no annual fee. It earns 1x Bilt points per dollar on all purchases plus 4% Bilt Cash on everyday spending. Like all Bilt 2.0 cards, it allows rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee (using Bilt Cash to unlock points). No foreign transaction fees.
Jan 15, 2026
Bilt Palladium Card Launches as Premium $495 Option
The Bilt Palladium is Bilt's premium card, earning 2x points plus 4% Bilt Cash on all purchases. Benefits include $400 annual Bilt Travel hotel credit, $200 annual Bilt Cash credit, $300 Bilt Cash on approval, Priority Pass lounge access for cardholder and authorized users, and 50,000 bonus points after $4K spend in 3 months. Mastercard World Legend benefits included.
Mar 24, 2025
United Quest Card Annual Fee Increases to $350
Chase increased the United Quest Card annual fee from $250 to $350, adding enhanced benefits including a $200 United TravelBank credit, $100 in rideshare credits, 10,000-mile award flight discounts, and new hotel/rental credits. New applicants pay the higher fee immediately; existing cardholders see it on renewals after August 1, 2025.
Mar 15, 2024
Robinhood Gold Card Now Available
Robinhood has launched their highly anticipated Gold Card with 3% cashback on all purchases for Gold members.
Feb 28, 2024
Chase Sapphire Reserve Annual Fee Increasing
Chase has announced the Sapphire Reserve annual fee will increase from $550 to $650 starting in April.
Jan 20, 2024
Wells Fargo Launches Attune Card
Wells Fargo has introduced the Attune card, focused on sustainability with rewards for eco-friendly purchases.




