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How to avoid Amex's pop up prison | Ep137 | 2-12-22

Feb 12, 2022

Discussion on avoiding Amex's pop-up prison, troubles with Amex referral offers, and the benefits of Delta elite status. Tips on maximizing rewards, using retention offers, and building up Citi ThankYou points.

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Quick takeaways

Take advantage of category bonuses and retention offers to accumulate a meaningful stash of Citi ThankYou points.

Utilize spending opportunities at gas stations with Citi business cards to earn ThankYou points.

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Maximizing Points with City ThankYou Cards

To collect a healthy amount of ThankYou points, take advantage of category bonuses, such as the Citi Custom Cash Card and the Citi Premier Card, which earn 5X and 3X points respectively. Another option is to consider retention offers and additional cardholder bonuses from Citi. Additionally, utilizing spending opportunities at places like gas stations with Citi business cards can contribute to earning ThankYou points.

Introduction

2min

Basic Economy on Award Bookings

4min

Troubles with American Express Referral Offers

2min

Referral Links and Changes to the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card

8min

Avoiding Amex's Pop Up Prison

15min

Benefits of Delta Elite Status

16min

Retention Offers and Pop-up Prison

11min

Amex offers some of the best cards on the market both in terms of initial welcome bonus offers and rewards for ongoing spend, but how do you stay in Amex's good graces so you can remain eligible? This week, we discuss avoiding dreaded pop-up prison.

1:18 Giant Mailbag

5:49 What crazy thing . . . did American Express do this week?

8:32 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth spending on a Marriott credit card for elite night credits?

16:00 Main Event: Avoiding Amex's Pop-up prison

49:41 Question of the Week: How do you build up a meaningful stash of Citi ThankYou points?

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Music credit: Annie Yoder

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