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Click HERE to read the summary of current credit card offers in post #1. Most offers are from USA card issuers for US citizens and residents.

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Old Jan 27, 2011, 8:39 am
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The special credit card offers master thread [Subscription]

This thread is meant to list all current special credit card offers for airlines and hotel program and provide names of non-airline/hotel programs. This will help those who would like to apply for only special offers without going to each forum. If you subscribe to this thread (Thread Tools > Subscribe to this Thread > Notification Type), you will see this thread bolded in blue when you check your subscriptions (Quick Links - Subscribed threads). Click the small icon (with a small down arrow) next the title of the thread and it will take you to the first post that you have not read. This way, once you subscribe to this thread and someone posts a link to a good offer, you will know of it.

This is meant to be a community based effort. There are so many offers going around that it is impossible for me to keep track of all of them or visit each forum to find special offers. So people who find special offers or come to know of major updates to existing offers should send me a PM. I will then contact the mods to open the thread and make a post.

The reason this thread is closed is because posters were discussing specifics of various offers. Since this thread is a generic thread not devoted to a specific offer, it becomes a waste of time to read the thread. For example if you are interested in the value or use of Virgin Atlantic miles, this is not the thread to discuss that as many people have no interest in VS miles. Such discussion should be in the VS thread. If you see this thread open, it is because I have contacted the mods to open the thread so I can make updates. There is a time gap while they keep it open and I make the updates, so please do not use that opportunity to ask question about a specific offer.

This thread will only be for US credit cards. There are threads for Canada & UK:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...zz-canada.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...solidated.html

These are following types of offers I am looking for:

1. Special offers from existing cards - e.g., 100K BA
2. Special transfer promos such as Amex to DL/BA bonus or hotel points to US bonus (many FTers use SPG as their main credit card, so its like transfering credit card miles to US)
3. New credit card announcements e.g., The Ritz Carlton or the Hyatt.

When posting offers, if possible please provide the FT discussion links and the deadline for the offer, if any.

The most recent offers to be posted to this thread will be bolded.


AIRLINE CARDS


Alaska Airlines

BOA - 30K (added 1/30/14)

American Airlines

Citibank - 60-70K Personal & Business (added 6/3/18)
Barclays - 50K Personal & 50K Business (added 6/3/18)



Asiana Airlines

BOA - 30K (added 9/4/16)

British Airways

Chase - 75K with $10K spend in the first year (added 9/17/15)

Hawaiian Airlines

Barclays - 50K (added 5/19/16)

Iberia

Chase - 75K (added 3/21/18)

JetBlue

Barclays - Upto 40K (added 8/19/17)

Korean

US Bank - 15K (limited time)

Lufthansa

Barclays - 50K (added 3/2/16)

Southwest Airlines

Chase - 50K - Personal & Business offer is back (new link added 3/29/15)

Chase- only 40K but a lower spend of $1000. Instructions in blog.

Sun Country

First Bankcard - 40K (added 10/26/14)

United

Chase - Upto 60K (Business card, added 6/13/13)

Chase - 55K (till 6/2/15, added 4/29/15)

Chase - 70K Targeted offer (added 3/8/17)

Virgin Atlantic

BOA - 90K


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HOTELS

Best Western

FNBO - 80K (added 9/17/16)


Choice

Barclays - 32K (added 11/12)


Club Carlson

US Bank - New Card with 85K Bonus Discussion 1 & Discussion 2

Fairmont

Chase - 2 Free Nights (added 4/20/12)

Hilton

Citibank - Hilton Reserve2 free weekend nights

Various 70-85K (added 3/16/15)

Amex - 100K (added 5/21/16)


Hyatt

Chase - 2 nights free & $50 statement credit

IHG

Chase - 60-80K (added 11/30/11)

La Quinta

First Bank - 40K (added 9/21/12)

Marriott

Chase - 87.5K Personal & 100K Business (added 9/4/16)

Wyndham

Barclays - 45K (added 9/4/16)


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OTHERS

Altitude Reserve

US Bank - 50K (added 6/9/17)

Amtrak

BOA - New Amtrak Credit Card


Amex Premier Rewards

Amex - Mercedes Benz 75K (added 4/29/16)

Amex - 20-50K and 25% FedEx Discount ($200 cap) (added 1/16/15)

Amex - 50K Personal Card (added 1/16/15)

Amex - 50K Business (added 9/17/16)

Amex -
Blue Business 20K (added 6/9/17)

Blue

Amex - Upto 30K (added 11/2/16)


Amex Platinum


Amex - 100K Business (added 4/7/14)


Arrival+

Barclays - 50K points

BankAmericard Travel Rewards

BOA - 20K (added 8/19/15)

City National Rewards (CNB)

City National Bank - $250 per card per calendar year for Qualifying Airline Purchases; No annual fee in the first year (added 5/18/15)

Diner Club

Harris Bank - No bonus; new applications accepted (added 10/6/14)

DoubleCash

Citi - 2% Cash Back (new card, added 9/1/14)

Expedia

Citi - Expedia 15-25K (added 9/18/14)

Flagship Rewards

Navy Federal - 40K (added 10/3/14)

Freedom

Chase - 17.5K (added 12/7/15)

Ink

Chase - 50K Unlimited (added 6/3/18)
Chase - 50K Ink Cash (6/3/18)


Propel

Wells Fargo - 20K/40K (added 5/20/14)

Sapphire

Chase - 50K (added 11/16/15)

Chase -
50K Sapphire Reserve (new card, added 9/4/16)

Chase -
80K Chase Ink

Spark

Capital One - $500/50K (added 5/21/15)

Thank You

Citibank - 40K Premier (added 11/20/16)

Citibank - 50K Prestige (added 4/9/15)


Venture

Capital One - 50K (added 6/15/18)


Here is a list of reconsideration phone#'s.


Any others going on?
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 9:21 am
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List of non-Airline/Hotel Programs

I will use this post to list non-airline/hotel programs and provide links to useful threads discussing these programs. The reason I don't have such a list for airlines and hotels is that almost all major airlines and hotels have their own credit card that can be easily seen on their websites. Also there is a dedicated forum for them. By compiling a list we will be aware of all the possible non-airline/hotel programs available.

I won't be putting links to standard offers for these programs. If a special offer comes up, I shall add them to the OP. I recently switched my main secondary card to Bank of America and would have done it earlier if I knew such a product existed. If you know of more programs or of more useful threads, please send me a PM and I will add it here.

Amex Blue Sky

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...-blue-sky.html


Amex Everyday

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...-wikipost.html

Amex - Travelocity

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...-now-amex.html

Bank of America - BankAmericard Travel Rewards

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...l-credits.html

Bank of America - Better Balance Rewards

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...rade-path.html

Barclays - Arrival

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...-2-2-back.html

Capital One - Venture

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...ne-points.html

Chase - Sapphire

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...ed-1st-yr.html

Citibank - Double Cash

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...ted-1-1-a.html

Citibank - Expedia

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...l#post23546756

Citibank - Thank You

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...-prestige.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...133-point.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...ht-points.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...on-ticket.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...-existing.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...derations.html

Navy Federal - Flagship Rewards

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...ost-108-a.html

PenFed Rewards

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...20k-bonus.html

PNC

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...-any-good.html


Schwab

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...nued-card.html



U.S. Bank - Flexperks

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...er-thread.html

Wells Fargo - Propel

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...-365-amex.html

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Old Jan 27, 2011, 9:32 am
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Great idea.

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Old Jan 27, 2011, 9:40 am
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Originally Posted by UA Fan
Amex 25K:
In my opinion USA-issued cards offering 25,000 or fewer miles (or equivalent points) are routine, and don't warrant much discussion. 50,000+ offers are special. This leaves a vague area in the 30's and 40's where my evaluation would depend on ease of combining with miles or points from other sources.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 9:44 am
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Originally Posted by mia
In my opinion USA-issued cards offering 25,000 or fewer miles (or equivalent points) are routine, and don't warrant much discussion. 50,000+ offers are special. This leaves a vague area in the 30's and 40's where my evaluation would depend on ease of combining with miles or points from other sources.
The reason I thot Amex was special was that it normally gives 10K and does not waive fees, so I thot it was a special. Plus the partnership with CO will be ending.
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Originally Posted by tassojunior
There's quite a few blogs that list just new bonuses.
Thanks, any examples?
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I believe there is currently a better CO offer. I support a thread that lists the top offers for the major airlines.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 12:41 pm
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Originally Posted by gtjason2000
I believe there is currently a better CO offer. I support a thread that lists the top offers for the major airlines.
Do you have a link?
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nm, there are duplicate CO offer threads
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Originally Posted by gtjason2000
I believe there is currently a better CO offer. I support a thread that lists the top offers for the major airlines.
Better then 50K with fee waived? I was about to pull the trigger on that one. Maybe I'll wait...
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 6:19 pm
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Originally Posted by gtjason2000
I believe there is currently a better CO offer. I support a thread that lists the top offers for the major airlines.
Agreed, but add hotels too. The 80k for Priority Club is one off the top of my head.
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Agreed, but add hotels too. The 80k for Priority Club is one off the top of my head.
Is it still open, and if yes, is it targeted?
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Thanks, any examples?
View from the Wing, FrugaltravelGuy, FreeFrequentFlyerMiles,and the PointsGuy are the main ones who list all the new and current best offers.


The 75 & 100K Citi AA's (The "expired" 100K's & 75/$1500 are still working for people.)

The 50K+FreeNight Marriott

AmTrak 30K no fee (transferable to CO after $200 AmTrak purchase or 3 RT AmTrak in NE US, no fee ever).

Southwest Free RT plus $500

Southwest 2 Free RT's

Hyatt 2 Free Nights Anywhere

Smart way to get the CO is wait until Feb.1 Mileathon (to get extra 4K), apply for the 25/5 + $50, call in to get additional 25K as adjustment, = 59K+$50.

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Old Jan 27, 2011, 10:52 pm
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Don't count on a 25k adjustment if you have gotten the 5k from the extra card, the supervisor mentioned an additional 20k (I opened with 25k) because she knew I got 30k.

Perhaps if you get the extra card after the 25k upgrade.
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Does Chase still limit folks to 1 new card per 6 months? If so, people interested in the Continental, United, Southwest, British Air, Marriott, and/or Hyatt cards will need to decide on just one for now.
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