Learning All About CardPointers

May 30, 2025

Emmanuel Crouvisier from CardPointers joins the conversation to share his insights on optimizing credit card rewards. He explains the innovative features of CardPointers, including how to stack rewards and navigate shopping portals. The discussion highlights critical updates in the travel rewards realm, such as changes from Citi and United Airlines that affect redemption strategies. Emmanuel also offers tips to help listeners seize valuable new credit card opportunities while personal travel updates add an engaging touch to the chat.

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ANECDOTE

Jamaica Points Trip Anecdote

Emmanuel took a last-minute, nearly free week-long trip to Jamaica using JetBlue and Hyatt points.
This trip was affordable and timely, showcasing successful point usage for travel.

INSIGHT

CardPointers Origins Insight

Emmanuel started CardPointers to solve the problem of tracking and maximizing credit card rewards without logging into accounts.
Many people face the same issue, making CardPointers widely useful and successful.

ADVICE

Secure Card Entry Advice

Add your credit cards by name rather than linking bank logins to maintain security and privacy.
CardPointers has a comprehensive database covering over 5,000 cards to provide accurate rewards info.

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In Episode 122 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, Cameron Laufer is joined by Emmanuel Crouvisier from CardPointers to discuss the latest news in travel rewards, new credit card offers, and tips for maximizing points. A standout feature of the episode is the deep dive into CardPointers, a tool designed to help users optimize their credit card rewards. Emmanuel explains how CardPointers was born and offers a detailed walk-through of its features, including the “For You,” “Pointers,” and “Offers” tabs, as well as how users can stack rewards and integrate with shopping portals for even more value. The episode also covers security concerns, multiuser features, and how the app’s iOS widgets and desktop browser extension can help users keep track of their points.

The podcast also highlights several important updates in the travel rewards world. This includes devaluations by Citi, where the redemption rate for cashback on the Strata Premier and Prestige cards dropped from 1 cent per point to 0.75 cents, and changes from United Airlines, which have removed instant upgrades for elites on certain fare classes and eliminated the Excursionist perk.

Listeners are also encouraged to take advantage of new credit card offers, such as the 75K Aeroplan card for a $95 annual fee and the 100K American Executive card, both with specific spending requirements. The episode wraps up with some personal travel updates, including Cameron’s upcoming trips to Chicago and Patagonia, and Emmanuel’s recent trip to Jamaica. Lastly, Cameron shares a tip of the week about stacking rewards using Capital One shopping and CardPointers to maximize savings.

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