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The Kudos app, a Chrome and Safari extension that helps you pick the best credit card for online purchases, is leveling up its rewards game! They've revamped their payout structure to give you the full affiliate commission they receive, which means more cashback in your pocket compared to their old system. Think of it like this: they're cutting out the middleman (themselves!) so you get a bigger piece of the pie.
But wait, there's more! Beyond suggesting the optimal card to use, Kudos offers "boosts" – cashback rewards at tons of online retailers like eBay, Dell, and giftcards.com when you shop through their extension. They're also running monthly "flash boost" offers with even higher cashback rates. Keep an eye out for daily and weekly specials, too! For example, upcoming deals include 10% cashback on eBay (11/27), a special rate on StubHub (11/29), Dell (12/1), and Giftcards.com (12/3). Plus, until Nov 26th, you can snag 15% back on Expedia hotel and car bookings.
The catch? Right now, Kudos only pays out in Amazon gift cards, unlike other portals that offer cash via PayPal. However, they say a cash/PayPal option is coming soon. So, if you're an Amazon shopper and want to maximize your credit card rewards and get extra cashback on top, definitely check out the Kudos app! It's like having a personal shopping assistant that also pays you.
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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