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Aven's back with a sweet deal for homeowners with a Vantage 4.0 credit score of 700 or higher: a free $5 gift card every week! You can choose between Starbucks or Dunkin', which is enough for a caffeine fix or a tasty treat. The catch? You have to link a bank account using Plaid. That might feel a little invasive for some, but hey, free coffee (or donuts) is free coffee (or donuts)! The offer started with people receiving between 2-52 weeks, but it looks like some people are getting more weeks after a dry spell.
So, is it worth it? If you're comfortable sharing your data, it's essentially free money to spend at two popular spots. Just be careful not to accidentally sign up for their credit card when you link your account! Also, if you want to get referral bonuses, you have to re-link through Plaid a second time in your payout history.
And it looks like "all good things must come to an end". Aven is ending the promotion for the weekly gift cards and switching to occasional free coffee raffles.
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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