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It's a whirlwind of deals and changes in the travel rewards world! First up, Chase is offering a whopping 85,000-point bonus on personal Southwest cards – perfect for boosting your Rapid Rewards balance and getting closer to that Companion Pass! On the Chase Ink side, those juicy $900/90,000 point bonuses for the Cash and Unlimited cards are ending soon, so jump on them ASAP if you've been considering it. Speaking of credit cards, Amex is reportedly limiting the number of charge cards you can have to under 10. This is something to be aware of if you like to collect Amex charge cards.
But wait, there's more! A bunch of banks are dangling shiny new bonuses to entice you. We're talking about bonuses from BCU, Primis Bank, Found Bank, and Bask Bank. Check the details to see if you're eligible (some are geographically limited). Plus, there are shopping portal bonuses to snag extra miles with Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United. Also, Staples has an offer to waive activation fees on Mastercard gift cards.
Remember, these deals can disappear faster than free airline snacks, so be sure to stay updated by following awardtrail on Twitter and sign up for daily email updates! You don't want to miss out on these opportunities to pad your points stash and earn some extra cash.
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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October 8, 2026, 9:16 PM


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