Amex has long had rules against getting a new welcome bonus for a card you’ve had before. Now, they’ve expanded those rules to include "families" of cards. In this episode we'll help you navigate this confusing and tedious concept.
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(05:15) - Southwest Companion Pass with one business card (Card Talk)
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(18:14) - Bilt rent day promo (Award Talk)
(19:42) - Alaska Airlines transfer bonus, up to 100% (Award Talk)
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(24:18) - Alaska Airlines status match (Award Talk)
(29:20) - Bilt Neighborhood dining (Award Talk)
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(37:50) - Choice removes 35K cap on their points prices in the US (Award Talk)
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(50:23) - Fiji airways to adopt AAdvantage miles (Award Talk)
(52:09) - Read more about Greg’s Predictions here (2024 Predictions Half-Way Check Point)
(54:55) - Read more about Nick’s predictions here (2024 Predictions Half-Way Check Point)
(56:27) - Read more about Stephen’s Predictions here (2024 Predictions Half-Way Check Point)
(58:38) - Read more about Tim’s Predictions here (2024 Predictions Half-Way Check Point)
(1:01:27) - Read more about Carrie’s Predictions here (2024 Predictions Half-Way Check Point)
Main Event: Navigating Amex’s Welcome Bonus Family Rules
(1:03:24) - About Amex's "Pop-Up Prison"
(1:06:58) - Family types
(1:09:08) - How to find the rules. Look for "Offer Terms"
(1:12:16) - Skirting the pop-up prison
(1:18:01) - What sites do you like the best, apart from your own? (Question of the Week)
