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Heads up, award travelers! There's a way to rack up those points and miles without spending extra, thanks to ongoing promotions that waive the purchase fees on Vanilla Gift Cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Amex). Vanilla Gift often releases new promo codes, so it's worth checking regularly.
Why is this a big deal? Well, by purchasing these gift cards with a rewards credit card when the fees are waived, you essentially earn points or miles on money you were already going to spend. Then you can use the gift cards for everyday expenses. Just be careful: American Express considers these purchases as cash advances, so you won't earn points, unless you use PayPal. Also, these gift cards can sometimes be tricky to use, so read the fine print!
Keep an eye out for codes like VGBTS25, VISA100 and VGTHANKS25 for the best deals!
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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