Growing Points via Transfer Bonuses | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep266 | 8-2-24

Aug 3, 2024

Discover the magic of transferable points and the perks of leveraging transfer bonuses to enhance your travel experiences. Learn about the latest American Express offers and tips for maximizing Hilton credit card benefits. Dive into strategies for successful point transfers, especially during lucrative promotions, and uncover the impact of recent shifts in credit card rewards. With insider tips on navigating challenges and optimizing point value, this discussion is a must-listen for savvy travelers!

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Maximizing Rewards and Overcoming Transfer Challenges

03:22 • 12min

Navigating Hilton Credit Card Benefits

15:08 • 5min

Navigating Credit Card Changes

19:44 • 8min

Maximizing Points: Transfer Strategies Unpacked

27:50 • 27min

Maximizing Loyalty Points Transfer Strategies

55:19 • 9min

Maximizing Points and Transfer Strategies

01:04:36 • 8min

We love points that are transferable because we love the optionality of transferring to different hotel and airline partners, but also because there are sometimes transfer bonuses that you can take advantage of to maximize that value - just another reason to love transferable points.

(01:33) - Conflicting reports on the ability to transfer IHG points for FREE

(01:39) - Find How to gift free hotel nights - Ep265 here

(09:20) - Huge Amex Membership Rewards offers

(10:25) - Read more about the Amex Business Gold card here

(11:07) - Read more about the Amex Platinum card here

(11:19) - Read more about the Amex Gold card here

(13:40) - If you get the Amex refer-a-friend error message: try using a different browser

(15:43) - How do American Express Hilton credits work at SLH & AutoCamp?

(19:15) - New blog resource: How to maximize your Hilton cards (with upgrades and downgrades)

(19:47) - Chase Ink Business card 120K offer

See: How to apply for Chase Ink cards here

(21:04) - Bilt torpedoes Rent Day doubling, initially hiding the news in terms & conditions

(26:02) - Current notable transfer bonuses...

(27:22) - Which current transfer bonuses are worth (many people) considering even without a plan?

Main Event: Growing Points via Transfer Bonuses

(32:00) - What makes transferable points great?

(35:08) - Transferring your points goes one direction so you can't transfer them back if you change your mind... so when is it an obvious idea, even if you don't have a known use in mind?

(42:26) - Things to consider before transferring your points (if it's not obvious because of known uses)

(47:21) - See expired transfer bonuses here

(56:33) - Which programs should you avoid transferring to if you don't already have a specific plan for how to use them?

(59:35) - Which programs are more or less safe to transfer to, even if you don't already have a plan for how to use them?

(1:05:23) - One reader got the Chase Freedom Unlimited card, then got denied for the Chase Sapphire Preferred card for being at max exposure, despite reducing the limit on the Freedom card. What can they do? This post again could be useful.

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