Originally Posted by
ZenFlyer
"Card linked offers," by contrast, are tied to purchases made with specific credit cards (similar to "merchant offers" tied to Amex, Citi, and Chase credit cards) no matter where you use the card it seems.
I recall the UA portal had similar card linked offers. I believe the intent for this type of offer was so that it could be used at physical stores rather than for online purchases. I’d usually see Macy’s on there, for example.