Category: Citi

Citi Premier 80K points & Citi AA Platinum Select 75K miles (the best bonuses ever)

6/18/2022

Citi has brought back the best signup offers ever for two of its popular personal cards:

Citi Premier 80,000 ThankYou points :: $95 annual fee ($1,105 in our book), and
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select 75,000 AA miles :: 1st year free ($1,125 in our book.

Chase has increased signup bonus for Sapphire Reserve from 50,000 to 60,000 points, while cutting it down for Sapphire Preferred from 80,000 to 60,000 points.

There are also various other changes in our Promotion page.

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Chase Sapphire Preferred & Sapphire Reserve receive enhancements without annual fee increase and take 1-2 for Team Chase

8/16/2021

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Chase has brought several enhancements to its popular Sapphire Preferred (CSP) and Sapphire Reserve (CSR). The annual fees ($95 on CSP and $550 on CSR) are kept the same. We think CSP's enhancements have been long overdue because the non-fee duo Freedom Flex and Freedom Unlimited have offered some similar bonus categories for a while. With a reasonable annual fee, CSP is now #3 best credit card for rewards. While we think CSR has been competitive even after Chase increased the annual fee from $450 to $550 last year mostly due to the COVID related temporary benefits, we certainly welcome the new benefits which will keep this card one of our top recommendations. With these enhancements, CSR and CSP now take the first and second spots on our Top 10 list. Citi Prestige was taken off the list because it has been discontinued to new applicants. Below are the before and after Top 10.

Chase Sapphire Preferred Enhancements (effective August 16, 2021)

5x total points on all travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards
3x points on dining, including eligible delivery services, takeout and dining out (previously 2x)
3x points on select streaming services
3x points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs)
$50 Annual Credit on hotel stays purchased through Ultimate Rewards. New cardmembers will start earning towards the credit immediately and existing cardmembers will start earning after their next account anniversary.
10% Anniversary Point Bonus. Each account anniversary, cardmembers will earn bonus points equal to 10% of total purchases made the previous year. That means, $25,000 in spend will earn an additional 2,500 bonus points.
The Sapphire Preferred card will also feature a sleek new card design, which will be available to new and existing cardmembers after August 16.

Chase Sapphire Reserved Enhancements (Effective August 16, 2021)

10x total points on Chase Dining purchases through Ultimate Rewards
10x total points on hotel stays and car rentals purchased through Ultimate Rewards
5x total points on air travel purchased through Ultimate Rewards
In addition to earning points, later this year Reserve cardmembers will have access to “Reserved by Sapphire,” featuring exclusive opportunities to book reservations at some of the most sought-after restaurants across the country including Canlis in Seattle, WA, Redbird in Los Angeles, CA, SingleThread Farms in Healdsburg, CA, Reverence in New York, NY and One Off Hospitality in Chicago.

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Best signup bonus ever for: Citi Premier (80K points), Chase IHG Premier WEMC (150K points, 1st year free), and Barclays Wyndham Visa (three cards, 60-90K points each)

7/17/2021

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Citi Premier has seen the best signup bonus ever - 80,000 ThankYou points with a $95 annual fee (our value $1,105).
Citi Prestige has been pulled from Citi website and is discontinued to new applications until further notice. There are two possibilities: one is that it will be gone for ever as Citi might exit the fierce high-end card market, and the other is that Citi might be working on a major revamp and will bring it back at some point in the future. We might have to pull it from our Top 10 list pending further confirmation.
Chase IHG Premier WEMC also offers the best ever - 150,000 IHG Rewards points with the 1st annual fee waiver (our value $600).
Barclays Wyndham Visa cards also hit historical high: 60,000 Wyndham Rewards points on earner Visa, 90,000 points on either earner+ Visa or earner Business Visa. Our valuation for these three offers are $470~$625.

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Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K points, British Airways Visa 100K points (with $5K spending), and Citi's new Custom Cash Card review

6/11/2021

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Chase Sapphire Preferred is having an amazing 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points offer with a $4K spending requirement. The annual fee is not waived. This is the best deal we have seen since 2011 when there was a 100K offer with the first year annual fee waiver.
It has been reported that there is a slightly better offer in branch only - 100K points with the first year annual fee waiver. Check with your local Chase branch to see if the better offer pulls up.
Chase British Airways Visa also offers a historical best: 100,000 Avios points with a $5K spending requirement. This is much better than the previous 100K offer with a much higher $20K spending requirement or another current offer (50K + a Travel Together Ticket with $20K spending). The last time we have seen a 100K offer with a reasonable requirement was in 2011.
Citi has introduced a new 5% cashback card without an annual fee Custom Cash Card and our review is up. Different from Citi Dividend (discontinued to new applications), Chase Freedom Flex, or Discover it which offers 5% cashback on quarterly rotating categories and requires enrollment each quarter, Custom Cash automatically gives you 5% cashback from the categories you spend the most each billing cycle from the eligible list: restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, select travel, select transit, select streaming services, drugstores, home improvement stores, fitness clubs, live entertainment. There is a spending cap of $500 in each billing cycle to receive 5%, which is actually similar to competitors' $1,500 quarterly spending cap. Generally we think this new card might be the best 5% cashback card in the market right now due to the flexibility and generous eligible categories.

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COVID-19 related temporary credit card benefit summary updated (new Chase mybonus offers)

5/16/2021

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Our featured review is aimed to summarize the temporary credit card benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic and we have some new updates. The entire post is copied below with the current offers highlighted in cardinal.

Updated May 16, 2021.

COVID-19 has obviously changed consumer behavior in a way that most of us probably would had never anticipated before, and it only makes sense that credit card issuers have been making adjustments accordingly. This review summarizes all the temporary benefits provided by credit card issuers during this pandemic. Note that while some benefits are applied automatically, some benefits require activation through a link or via online account. The current offers are highlighted in cardinal.

American Express

For those who open an Amex card (personal or small business) between 12/1/2019 and 5/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirement to receive signup bonus is extended for three months.
Platinum Card (personal): (1) Between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020, receive up to $320 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services & select U.S. streaming services (up to $20 per category per month). (2) Cardmembers that renew between April and December 2020 will receive $200 in statement credits for Amex Travel (Amex's travel booking portal) between 8/1/2020 and 12/31/2021. (3) Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx Membership Rewards (MR) points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $3,000+, get 3,000 MR points, up to 3 times". (4) Select cardmembers receive a $100 statement credits for Dell purchases in U.S. between 9/3/2020 and 1/31/2020. Unlike other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (5) Between 1/1/2021 and 6/30/2021, receive up to $180 statement credits for PayPal (up to $30 every month). (6) Receive free Uber Eats Pass membership for 12 months (enroll by 12/31/2021).
Business Platinum Card: (1) Receive up to $320 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services & U.S. shipping (up to $20 per category per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Receive up to additional $200 in statement credits for Dell purchases in U.S. (up to $100 between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020; up to $100 between 7/1/2020 and 12/31/2020) - this is on top of the annual $200 Dell credits that are already part of this card's benefits. (3) Select cardmembers also receive a $200 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (4) Between 1/1/2021 and 6/30/2021, earn additional 4x points (for a total of 5x) for wireless, shipping, advertising, gas, and office supplies, up to 80,000 bonus points per category. You need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Gold Card (personal): (1) Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $5,500+, get 5,500 MR points, up to 3 times". (2) Receive free Uber Eats Pass membership for 12 months (enroll by 12/31/2021).
Green Card (personal): (1) Receive up to $80 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services (up to $10 per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary. (3) Receive free Uber Eats Pass membership for 12 months (enroll by 12/31/2021).
EveryDay Preferred Card: Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $1,500+, get 3,000 MR points, up to 3 times".
EveryDay Card: Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $3,500+, get 3,500 MR points, up to 3 times".
Several Amex small business cards such as Blue Business Plus: Between 1/1/2021 and 6/30/2021, receive up to $250 statement credits ($25 back on transactions of $500+, up to 10 times).
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card: (1) The annual $300 Marriott statement credits can be used towards U.S. restaurants, between 6/1/2020 and 8/31/2020. (2) Annual free night certificates expiring before 12/11/2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021, and those expiring between 12/11/2020 and 7/31/2021 will be valid until 8/1/2021. (3) Earn 6x points at U.S. supermarkets, up to $7,500 in purchase, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (4) Earn 10x points at Marriott portfolio hotels & gas & dining, up to $7,500 in purchase in each category, between 8/1/2020 and 10/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (5) Earn 7,500 bonus points for each $7,500 spent with the card, up to 75,000 bonus points, between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021; you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (6) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $220 statement credits for dining ($20 back when you spend $20+ on dining each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Marriott Bonvoy Business Card: (1) Select cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Annual free night certificates expiring before 12/11/2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021, and those expiring between 12/11/2020 and 7/31/2021 will be valid until 8/1/2021. (3) Earn 10x points at Marriott portfolio hotels & gas & dining, up to $7,500 in purchase in each category, between 8/1/2020 and 10/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (4) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $165 statement credits for wireless communication ($15 back when you spend $15+ on wireless each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Hilton Aspire Card: (1) The annual $250 Hilton resort credits can now be used towards U.S. restaurants, between 6/1/2020 and 8/31/2020. (2) Earn 12x points at U.S. supermarkets between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (4) Unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 5/1/2020 and newer certificates issued through 12/31/2021 will be valid for any night of the week; unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 3/11/2020 and newer certificates issued through 4/30/2020 will be valid until 8/31/2021, those issued between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid for 24 months (instead of 12 months), and those issued between 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021 will be valid until 12/31/2022. (5) Perfect Match via Amex Offers: for $1,000 spent with the card, Hilton will match 1,000 base points (for elite status qualification), up to 30x times, between 8/26/2020 and 12/18/2020. Register via Amex Offers in your account. Note that Hilton Aspire already offers complimentary Hilton Diamond status, so this offer will only make sense if you are working towards lifetime status. In addition, select cardmembers also receive an additional offer with Perfect Match: earn one free night (no category cap & any day of the week) after $5,000 spent with the card. (6) Between 12/14/2020 and 1/31/2021, as a Hilton Diamond member (by simply having this card), you might gift a year of Hilton Gold status to a person you choose. (7) Earn 10,000 bonus points for each $5,000 spent with the card, up to 100,000 bonus points, between 2/1/2021 and 6/30/2021; you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (8) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $220 statement credits for dining ($20 back when you spend $20+ on dining each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Hilton Surpass Card: (1) Earn 12x points at U.S. supermarkets between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (3) Unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 5/1/2020 and newer certificates issued through 12/31/2021 will be valid for any night of the week; unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 3/11/2020 and newer certificates issued through 4/30/2020 will be valid until 8/31/2021, those issued between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid for 24 months (instead of 12 months), and those issued between 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021 will be valid until 12/31/2022. (4) Perfect Match via Amex Offers: for $1,000 spent with the card, Hilton will match 1,000 base points (for elite status qualification), up to 30x times, between 8/26/2020 and 12/18/2020. Register via Amex Offers in your account. In addition, select cardmembers also receive an additional offer with Perfect Match: earn one free night (no category cap & any day of the week) after $5,000 spent with the card. (5) Earn 10,000 bonus points for each $5,000 spent with the card, up to 100,000 bonus points, between 2/1/2021 and 6/30/2021; you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (6) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $110 statement credits for dining ($10 back when you spend $10+ on dining each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Hilton Card (personal): (1) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (2) Earn 10,000 bonus points for each $5,000 spent with the card, up to 100,000 bonus points, between 2/1/2021 and 6/30/2021; you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (3) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $55 statement credits for dining ($5 back when you spend $5+ on dining each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Hilton Business Card: (1) Select cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $110 statement credits for wireless communication ($10 back when you spend $10+ on wireless each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020, select business cardmembers receive a $125 statement credit upon renewal, while select personal cardmembers receive a $100 statement credit upon renewal. (2) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Both versions earn 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (4) Both versions earn 500 miles + 500 Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQM) per each $1,000 spent on the card, up to 25K miles and 25K MQMs, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (5) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $220 statement credits for dining (personal card) or wireless communication (business card), i.e. $20 back when you spend $20+ on the specific category each month; you need to have the card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Card: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020, select business cardmembers receive a $75 statement credit upon renewal, while select personal cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit upon renewal. (2) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Both versions earn 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (4) Both versions earn 500 miles + 500 MQMs per each $1,000 spent on the card, up to 25K miles and 25K MQMs, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (5) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $165 statement credits for dining (personal card) or wireless communication (business card), i.e. $15 back when you spend $15+ on the specific category each month; you need to have the card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Delta SkyMiles Gold Card, Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Card: (1) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Both versions earn 4x miles at U.S. restaurants and 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit at americanexpress.com/deltagoldoffers. (3) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $110 statement credits for dining (personal card) or wireless communication (business card), i.e. $10 back when you spend $10+ on the specific category each month; you need to have the card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Delta SkyMiles Blue Card : Earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020.

Bank of America

Premier Rewards: Receive $50 statement credits for grocery & dining through 12/31/2020.
Travel Rewards: You may redeem points for statement credits towards grocery & dining at 1 cent per point value through 12/31/2020 (in addition to the regular travel redemption option at this value).

Barclays

Most Barclays cards such as Arrivals cards, AAdvantage Aviator cards, JetBlue cards, Hawaiian Airlines cards, Wyndham cards, Uber card: Between 11/10/2020 and 1/31/2021, select cardmembers (widely targeted via email, no enrollment required) earn up to 60,000 points/miles or $600 cash (10x additional points on everything, up to 10,000 points, and additional 50,000 points when you spend at least a total of $3,000 within this period).

Capital One

Venture, VentureOne: (1) Receive 5x miles on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021. (2) Miles may be redeemed for food delivery, take out, streaming services between 4/1/2020 and 6/30/2021 (extended from 9/30/2020).
Spark Miles Business, Spark Miles Select Business: Miles may be redeemed for food delivery, take out, streaming services between 4/1/2020 and 6/30/2021 (extended from 9/30/2020).
Savor: (1) Receive 5% cash rewards on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021. (2) Receive 4% cash rewards on select streaming services (e.g. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+) between 6/30/2020 and 6/30/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020).
SavorOne: (1) Receive 5% cash rewards on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021. (2) Receive 3% cash rewards on select streaming services (e.g. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+) between 6/30/2020 and 6/30/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020).

Chase

For those who open a new credit card (personal or small business) between 1/1/2020 and 3/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirements to receive signup bonus is extended for three months.
Sapphire Reserve Card: (1) The annual fee will be reduced from $550 to $450 when you renew between 4/1/2020 and 3/31/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020). (2) The annual $300 travel credit will apply automatically to groceries and gas stations between 6/1/2020 and 12/31/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020, in addition to the regular travel category). (3) Between 5/31/2020 and 9/30/2021 (extended from 9/30/2020), Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for groceries & dining & home improvement & eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.5 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). (4) Between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020, earn 5x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchases per month. (5) Between 7/1/2020 and 9/30/2020, (a) earn 10x points on select streaming services*, up to $1,500 in purchases, (b) earn 5x points on gas stations, up to $1,500 in purchases, and (c) earn 5x points on Instacart, up to $3,000 in purchases; *eligible streaming services include Apple Music, Disney+, ESPN+, Fubo TV, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Sling, SiriusXM, Spotify, Youtube TV, and Vudu. (6) Through 9/30/2020, receive up to $50 in statement credits towards Instacart Express membership; Instacart Express membership usually costs either $9.99 per month or $99 per year, and provides the following benefits: (a) zero delivery fees on orders over $35 (typically $3.99-$7.99 per order), (b) reduced service fees (typically 5%), and (c) zero busy pricing fees during peak delivery hours. (7) Between 11/1/2020 and 4/30/2021, earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,000 in purchases per month. (8) Cardmembers also continue to receive the two useful DoorDash benefits that has already existed before the pandemic: (a) one year DoorDash DashPass subscription service for free - activate before 12/31/2021; this subscription service offers zero delivery fee and reduced service fees on food orders over $12 via DoorDash; (b) receive $60 statement credits for DoorDash purchases through 12/31/2020 and another $60 through 12/31/2021. (9) Cardmembers also receive one year Lyft Pink membership for free (activate before 3/31/2022) and 10x points on Lyft purchase through 3/31/2022. Lyft Pink (valued at least $199 on paper) offers 15% off every car ride, priority airport pickups, relaxed cancellations, and exclusive savings, with Lyft mobile app. Effective October 2020, Lyft Pink members also receive GrubHub+ or Seamless+ membership for free. GrubHub+ or Seamless+, normally costing $9.99 per month, offers unlimited free delivery with orders over $12, exclusive member perks such as free food or discounts, and donation matching, with GrubHub or Seamless mobile app respectively. (10) Through 12/31/2021, receive $120 statement credits for Peloton membership fees (Peloton Digital $13 per month or Peloton All-Access $39 per month) and 10x points on Peloton purchases over $1,800 (bike, tread, and accessories) up to 50,000 bonus points.
Chase Sapphire Preferred: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 9/30/2021 (extended from 9/30/2020), Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for groceries & dining & home improvement & eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Between 7/1/2020 and 9/30/2020, (a) earn 5x points on select streaming services, up to $1,500 in purchases, (b) earn 3x points on gas stations, up to $1,500 in purchases, and (c) earn 3x points on Instacart, up to $3,000 in purchases. (4) Through 9/30/2020, receive up to $50 in statement credits towards Instacart Express membership. (5) Between 11/1/2020 and 4/30/2021, earn 2x points on groceries, up to $1,000 in purchases per month. (6) Sapphire Preferred cardmembers also continue to receive this DoorDash benefit: one year DoorDash DashPass subscription service for free - activate before 12/31/2021. (7) Receive 5x points on Lyft purchases through 3/31/2022. (8) Through 12/31/2021, receive $60 statement credits for Peloton membership fees (Peloton Digital $13 per month or Peloton All-Access $39 per month) and 5x points on Peloton purchases over $1,800 (bike, tread, and accessories) up to 25,000 bonus points.
Chase Ink Preferred, Ink Plus: (1) Between 10/1/2020 and 9/30/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020), Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for eligible online advertising & shipping & eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). (2) Receive 5x points on Lyft purchases through 3/31/2022.
Chase Freedom Flex, Freedom Unlimited, Freedom: (1) Effective 10/1/2020, with no end date, Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point. (2) Receive 5x points on Lyft purchases through 3/31/2022.
United Club Infinite Card, United Club Card, United Presidential Plus Card: (1) Earn 5x miles on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (3) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and Amazon.com, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries & gas & drugstores, up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (5) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on everything (alternatively, some are targeted for 5x miles on groceries & dining or "spend $6,000 receive 6,000 bonus miles"), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 4/1/2021 and 6/30/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (6) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on travel & gas (in addition some are targeted for 6~8 miles on United purchases), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 5/15/2021 and 8/15/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
United Quest Card: (1) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on everything (alternatively, some are targeted for 5x miles on groceries & dining or "spend $6,000 receive 6,000 bonus miles"), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 4/1/2021 and 6/30/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on travel & gas (in addition some are targeted for 6~8 miles on United purchases), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 5/15/2021 and 8/15/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
United Explorer Card, United MileagePlus Select Card: (1) Earn 3x miles on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (3) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and Amazon.com, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries & gas & drugstores, up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (5) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on everything (alternatively, some are targeted for 5x miles on groceries & dining or "spend $6,000 receive 6,000 bonus miles"), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 4/1/2021 and 6/30/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (6) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on travel & gas (in addition some are targeted for 6~8 miles on United purchases), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 5/15/2021 and 8/15/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
Southwest RapidRewards (RR) Plus Visa, Southwest RR Premier Visa, Southwest RR Priority Visa: (1) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (3) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries and Amazon.com, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries & gas & drugstores, up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (5) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on everything (alternatively some are targeted for 5x points on groceries & dining), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 4/1/2021 and 6/30/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (6) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on travel & gas (in addition some are targeted for 6~8x points on Southwest purchases), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 5/15/2021 and 8/15/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
British Airways Visa, Iberia Visa, Aer Lingus Visa: (1) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers earn 7x points on groceries & gas & dining, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (3) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries and Amazon.com, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers receive 15,000 bonus points when spending $5,000 with the card between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (5) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on everything (alternatively some are targeted for 5x points on groceries & dining), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 4/1/2021 and 6/30/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (6) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on travel & gas (in addition some are targeted for 6~8x points on co-branded airlines purchases), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 5/15/2021 and 8/15/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, Bonvoy Bold, Marriott Rewards Premier: (1) Annual free night certificates (for Marriott Bonvoy Boundless & Marriott Rewards Premier) expiring before 12/11/2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021; those expiring between 12/11/2020 and 7/31/2021 will be valid until 8/1/2021; those issued in 2020 will be valid until 12/31/2021. (2) Earn 6x points on groceries, up to $6,000 in purchase, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Select cardmembers earn 10x points on dining & gas, up to $3,500 in purchase, between 7/15/2020 and 9/30/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers earn 10x points on Marriott portfolio hotels, up to $3,500 in purchases per month, and 5x points on groceries & Amazon.com, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus. (5) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries & gas & drugstores, up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (6) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on everything (alternatively some are targeted for 5x points on groceries & dining), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 4/1/2021 and 6/30/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (7) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on travel & gas (in addition some are targeted for 6~8x points on Marriott purchases), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 5/15/2021 and 8/15/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
World of Hyatt Visa, Hyatt Visa: (1) Annual free night certificates with an expiration date between 3/1/2020 and 12/31/2021 will be valid until 12/31/2021. (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Select cardmembers earn 5x points on Amazon.com and 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers receive 5,000 bonus points when spending $3,000 with the card between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (5) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on everything (alternatively some are targeted for 5x points on groceries & dining or "spend $3,000 receive 5,000 bonus points"), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 4/1/2021 and 6/30/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (6) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on travel & gas (in addition some are targeted for 6~8x points on Hyatt purchases), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 5/15/2021 and 8/15/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
IHG Rewards Club Premier WEMC, IHG Rewards Club Select MC: (1) Annual free night certificates with an expiration date between 3/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid until 12/31/2020; newer certificates issued through 12/31/2020 will be valid for 18 months (instead of 12 months). (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Select cardmembers earn 5x points or miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. (4) Select cardmembers earn 5x points on Amazon.com and 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus. (5) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries & gas & drugstores, up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (6) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on everything (alternatively some are targeted for 5x points on groceries & dining), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 4/1/2021 and 6/30/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (7) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on travel & gas (in addition some are targeted for 6~8x points on IHG purchases), up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 5/15/2021 and 8/15/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
Disney Premier Visa: (1) Earn 3% on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5% on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020 - you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.

Citi

For those who open a credit card (personal or small business) between 12/1/2019 and 5/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirement to receive signup bonus will be extended for three months.
Between 11/24/2020 and 11/30/2020, most Citi personal and business cardmembers will earn 5% cash back as statement credit for online purchases, up to $500 spent, on top of regular rewards. You need to enroll for this promotion at citi.com/giving.
Citi Prestige: (1) The annual $250 travel credits can be used towards groceries & dining, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020). (2) Earn 5x points on online purchases, up to $1,500 spent in this category (in addition to the regular 5x on airlines | travel agencies | dining, 3x on hotels | cruise lines), between 6/2/2020 and 8/31/2020. (3) Earn 5x points on online & cable & streaming categories, up to $1,500 in combined spending, between 10/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.
Citi Premier cardholders who applied on or after April 10, 2020: (1) Effective June 2, 2020, earn 3x points on groceries & dining. (2) Continue to earn 3x on travel & gas and 2x on entertainment through August 22, 2020. (3) Effective August 23, 2020, earn 3x on airlines & hotels & gas & groceries & dining and 1x everywhere else. (4) Effective August 23, 2020, earn $100 annual hotel credits when you purchase a hotel stay $500 or more through ThankYou.com. (5) Effective April 10, 2021, the fixed value travel redemption will be reduced from 1.25 cents to 1 cent per point.
Citi Premier cardholders who applied before April 10, 2020: (1) Effective June 2, 2020, earn 3x points on groceries and dining. (2) Continue to earn 3x on travel & gas and 2x on entertainment through April 9, 2021. (3) Effective April 10, 2021, earn 3x on airlines & hotels & gas & groceries & dining and 1x everywhere else. (4) Effective August 23, 2020, earn $100 annual hotel credits when you purchase a hotel stay $500 or more through ThankYou.com. (5) Effective April 10, 2021, the fixed value travel redemption will be reduced from 1.25 cents to 1 cent per point.
Citi AA Executive: Cardholders that renew after 3/31/2020 receive a $225 statement credit, which equals to half of the annual fee.
Citi AA Platinum Select: The annual $125 flight discount certificates (after $20K annual spending) that are expiring between 3/31/2020 and 5/31/2020 will be extended for 6 months.
CitiBusiness AA Platinum Select: The annual $99 companion certificates (after $30K annual spending) that are expiring on 12/31/2020 will be extended for 6 months.

HSBC

Premier Word Elite MasterCard: (1) Earn 3x points at groceries stores & wholesale clubs & convenience stores between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) You may now use the annual $100 Uber credits towards Uber Eats between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020 (regularly this credit can only be used towards Uber ride share service).

U.S. Bank

US Bank Altitude Reserve: (1) The annual $325 travel credits can be used towards dining, between 6/1/2020 and 6/30/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020) & this became a permanent feature in 2021. (2) Earn 3x points on dining (in addition to the regular 3x on travel & mobile wallets), between 6/1/2020 and 6/30/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020).

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New temporary credit card benefits during COVID-19 pandemic (updated 2/15/2021)

2/15/2021

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There have been more temporary credit card benefits announced recently, mostly on Amex cards. Via Amex Offers, Amex introduced $10-$20 monthly dining credits for a few personal co-branded cards and $10-20 monthly wireless credits for a few business co-branded cards. In addition, on personal Marriott and Hilton cobranded cards, there are some bonus points opportunities for general spendings. We have updated the featured review accordingly and also pasted everything over here. As always, the new benefits are highlighted in cardinal.

Updated February 15, 2021
COVID-19 has obviously changed consumer behavior in a way that most of us probably would had never anticipated before, and it only makes sense that credit card issuers have been making adjustments accordingly. This review summarizes all the temporary benefits provided by credit card issuers during this pandemic. Note that while some benefits are applied automatically, some benefits require activation through a link or via online account.

American Express

For those who open an Amex card (personal or small business) between 12/1/2019 and 5/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirement to receive signup bonus is extended for three months.
Platinum Card (personal): (1) Between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020, receive up to $320 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services & select U.S. streaming services (up to $20 per category per month). (2) Between 1/1/2021 and 6/30/2021, receive up to $180 statement credits for PayPal (up to $30 every month). [NEW] (2) Cardmembers that renew between April and December 2020 will receive $200 in statement credits for Amex Travel (Amex's travel booking portal) between 8/1/2020 and 12/31/2021. (3) Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx Membership Rewards (MR) points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $3,000+, get 3,000 MR points, up to 3 times". (4) Select cardmembers receive a $100 statement credits for Dell purchases in U.S. between 9/3/2020 and 1/31/2020. Unlike other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Business Platinum Card: (1) Receive up to $320 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services & U.S. shipping (up to $20 per category per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Receive up to additional $200 in statement credits for Dell purchases in U.S. (up to $100 between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020; up to $100 between 7/1/2020 and 12/31/2020) - this is on top of the annual $200 Dell credits that are already part of this card's benefits. (3) Select cardmembers also receive a $200 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (4) Between 1/1/2021 and 6/30/2021, earn additional 4x points (for a total of 5x) for wireless, shipping, advertising, gas, and office supplies, up to 80,000 bonus points per category. You need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Gold Card (personal): Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $5,500+, get 5,500 MR points, up to 3 times".
Green Card (personal): (1) Receive up to $80 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services (up to $10 per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary.
EveryDay Preferred Card: Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $1,500+, get 3,000 MR points, up to 3 times".
EveryDay Card: Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $3,500+, get 3,500 MR points, up to 3 times".
Several Amex small business cards such as Blue Business Plus: Between 1/1/2021 and 6/30/2021, receive up to $250 statement credits ($25 back on transactions of $500+, up to 10 times). [NEW]
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card: (1) The annual $300 Marriott statement credits can be used towards U.S. restaurants, between 6/1/2020 and 8/31/2020. (2) Annual free night certificates expiring before 12/11/2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021, and those expiring between 12/11/2020 and 7/31/2021 will be valid until 8/1/2021. (3) Earn 6x points at U.S. supermarkets, up to $7,500 in purchase, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (4) Earn 10x points at Marriott portfolio hotels & gas & dining, up to $7,500 in purchase in each category, between 8/1/2020 and 10/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (5) Earn 7,500 bonus points for each $7,500 spent with the card, up to 75,000 bonus points, between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021; you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW] (6) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $220 statement credits for dining ($20 back when you spend $20+ on dining each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Marriott Bonvoy Business Card: (1) Select cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Annual free night certificates expiring before 12/11/2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021, and those expiring between 12/11/2020 and 7/31/2021 will be valid until 8/1/2021. (3) Earn 10x points at Marriott portfolio hotels & gas & dining, up to $7,500 in purchase in each category, between 8/1/2020 and 10/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (4) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $165 statement credits for wireless communication ($15 back when you spend $15+ on wireless each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Hilton Aspire Card: (1) The annual $250 Hilton resort credits can now be used towards U.S. restaurants, between 6/1/2020 and 8/31/2020. (2) Earn 12x points at U.S. supermarkets between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (4) Unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 5/1/2020 and newer certificates issued through 12/31/2021 will be valid for any night of the week; unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 3/11/2020 and newer certificates issued through 4/30/2020 will be valid until 8/31/2021, those issued between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid for 24 months (instead of 12 months), and those issued between 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021 will be valid until 12/31/2022. (5) Perfect Match via Amex Offers: for $1,000 spent with the card, Hilton will match 1,000 base points (for elite status qualification), up to 30x times, between 8/26/2020 and 12/18/2020. Register via Amex Offers in your account. Note that Hilton Aspire already offers complimentary Hilton Diamond status, so this offer will only make sense if you are working towards lifetime status. In addition, select cardmembers also receive an additional offer with Perfect Match: earn one free night (no category cap & any day of the week) after $5,000 spent with the card. (6) Between 12/14/2020 and 1/31/2021, as a Hilton Diamond member (by simply having this card), you might gift a year of Hilton Gold status to a person you choose. (7) Earn 10,000 bonus points for each $5,000 spent with the card, up to 100,000 bonus points, between 2/1/2021 and 6/30/2021; you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW] (8) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $220 statement credits for dining ($20 back when you spend $20+ on dining each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Hilton Surpass Card: (1) Earn 12x points at U.S. supermarkets between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (3) Unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 5/1/2020 and newer certificates issued through 12/31/2021 will be valid for any night of the week; unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 3/11/2020 and newer certificates issued through 4/30/2020 will be valid until 8/31/2021, those issued between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid for 24 months (instead of 12 months), and those issued between 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021 will be valid until 12/31/2022. (4) Perfect Match via Amex Offers: for $1,000 spent with the card, Hilton will match 1,000 base points (for elite status qualification), up to 30x times, between 8/26/2020 and 12/18/2020. Register via Amex Offers in your account. In addition, select cardmembers also receive an additional offer with Perfect Match: earn one free night (no category cap & any day of the week) after $5,000 spent with the card. (5) Earn 10,000 bonus points for each $5,000 spent with the card, up to 100,000 bonus points, between 2/1/2021 and 6/30/2021; you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW] (6) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $110 statement credits for dining ($10 back when you spend $10+ on dining each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Hilton Card (personal): (1) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (2) Earn 10,000 bonus points for each $5,000 spent with the card, up to 100,000 bonus points, between 2/1/2021 and 6/30/2021; you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW] (3) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $55 statement credits for dining ($5 back when you spend $5+ on dining each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Hilton Business Card: (1) Select cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $110 statement credits for wireless communication ($10 back when you spend $10+ on wireless each month) - you need to have this card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020, select business cardmembers receive a $125 statement credit upon renewal, while select personal cardmembers receive a $100 statement credit upon renewal. (2) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Both versions earn 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (4) Both versions earn 500 miles + 500 Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQM) per each $1,000 spent on the card, up to 25K miles and 25K MQMs, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (5) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $220 statement credits for dining (personal card) or wireless communication (business card), i.e. $20 back when you spend $20+ on the specific category each month; you need to have the card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Card: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020, select business cardmembers receive a $75 statement credit upon renewal, while select personal cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit upon renewal. (2) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Both versions earn 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (4) Both versions earn 500 miles + 500 MQMs per each $1,000 spent on the card, up to 25K miles and 25K MQMs, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (5) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $165 statement credits for dining (personal card) or wireless communication (business card), i.e. $15 back when you spend $15+ on the specific category each month; you need to have the card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Delta SkyMiles Gold Card, Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Card: (1) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Both versions earn 4x miles at U.S. restaurants and 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this benefit at americanexpress.com/deltagoldoffers. (3) Between 2/1/2021 and 12/31/2021, receive up to $110 statement credits for dining (personal card) or wireless communication (business card), i.e. $10 back when you spend $10+ on the specific category each month; you need to have the card prior to 1/1/2021 and activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Delta SkyMiles Blue Card : Earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020.

Bank of America

Premier Rewards: Receive $50 statement credits for grocery & dining through 12/31/2020.
Travel Rewards: You may redeem points for statement credits towards grocery & dining at 1 cent per point value through 12/31/2020 (in addition to the regular travel redemption option at this value).

Barclays

Most Barclays cards such as Arrivals cards, AAdvantage Aviator cards, JetBlue cards, Hawaiian Airlines cards, Wyndham cards, Uber card: Between 11/10/2020 and 1/31/2021, select cardmembers (widely targeted via email, no enrollment required) earn up to 60,000 points/miles or $600 cash (10x additional points on everything, up to 10,000 points, and additional 50,000 points when you spend at least a total of $3,000 within this period).

Capital One

Venture, VentureOne: (1) Receive 5x miles on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021. (2) Miles may be redeemed for food delivery, take out, streaming services between 4/1/2020 and 9/30/2020.
Savor, SavorOne: Receive 5% cash rewards on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021.

Chase

For those who open a new credit card (personal or small business) between 1/1/2020 and 3/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirements to receive signup bonus is extended for three months.
Sapphire Reserve Card: (1) The annual fee will be reduced from $550 to $450 when you renew between 4/1/2020 and 3/31/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020). [NEW] (2) The annual $300 travel credit will apply automatically to groceries and gas stations between 6/1/2020 and 6/30/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020, in addition to the regular travel category). (3) Between 5/31/2020 and 4/30/2021 (extended from 9/30/2020), Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for groceries & dining & home improvement & eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.5 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). (4) Between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020, earn 5x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchases per month. (5) Between 7/1/2020 and 9/30/2020, (a) earn 10x points on select streaming services*, up to $1,500 in purchases, (b) earn 5x points on gas stations, up to $1,500 in purchases, and (c) earn 5x points on Instacart, up to $3,000 in purchases; *eligible streaming services include Apple Music, Disney+, ESPN+, Fubo TV, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Sling, SiriusXM, Spotify, Youtube TV, and Vudu. (6) Through 9/30/2020, receive up to $50 in statement credits towards Instacart Express membership; Instacart Express membership usually costs either $9.99 per month or $99 per year, and provides the following benefits: (a) zero delivery fees on orders over $35 (typically $3.99-$7.99 per order), (b) reduced service fees (typically 5%), and (c) zero busy pricing fees during peak delivery hours. (7) Between 11/1/2020 and 4/30/2021, earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,000 in purchases per month. [Current] (8) Cardmembers also continue to receive the two useful DoorDash benefits that has already existed before the pandemic: (a) one year DoorDash DashPass subscription service for free - activate before 12/31/2021; this subscription service offers zero delivery fee and reduced service fees on food orders over $12 via DoorDash; (b) receive $60 statement credits for DoorDash purchases through 12/31/2020 and another $60 through 12/31/2021. (9) Cardmembers might also leverage the one year Lyft Pink membership for free - activate before March 31, 2022. Lyft Pink (valued at least $199 on paper) offers 15% off every car ride, priority airport pickups, relaxed cancellations, and exclusive savings, with Lyft mobile app. Effective October 2020, Lyft Pink members also receive GrubHub+ or Seamless+ membership for free. GrubHub+ or Seamless+, normally costing $9.99 per month, offers unlimited free delivery with orders over $12, exclusive member perks such as free food or discounts, and donation matching, with GrubHub or Seamless mobile app respectively.
Chase Sapphire Preferred: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 4/30/2021 (extended from 9/30/2020), Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for groceries & dining & home improvement & eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Between 7/1/2020 and 9/30/2020, (a) earn 5x points on select streaming services, up to $1,500 in purchases, (b) earn 3x points on gas stations, up to $1,500 in purchases, and (c) earn 3x points on Instacart, up to $3,000 in purchases. (4) Through 9/30/2020, receive up to $50 in statement credits towards Instacart Express membership. (5) Between 11/1/2020 and 4/30/2021, earn 2x points on groceries, up to $1,000 in purchases per month. [Current] (6) Sapphire Preferred cardmembers also continue to receive this DoorDash benefit: one year DoorDash DashPass subscription service for free - activate before 12/31/2021.
Chase Ink Preferred, Ink Plus: Between 10/1/2020 and 12/31/2020, Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for eligible online advertising & shipping & eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal).
Chase Freedom Flex, Freedom Unlimited, Freedom: Effective 10/1/2020, with no end date, Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point.
United Club Infinite Card, United Club Card, United Presidential Plus Card: (1) Earn 5x miles on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (3) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and Amazon.com, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries & gas & drugstores, up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. [Current]
United Explorer Card, United MileagePlus Select Card: (1) Earn 3x miles on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (3) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and Amazon.com, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries & gas & drugstores, up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. [Current]
Southwest RapidRewards (RR) Plus Visa, Southwest RR Premier Visa, Southwest RR Priority Visa: (1) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (3) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries and Amazon.com, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries & gas & drugstores, up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. [Current]
British Airways Visa, Iberia Visa, Aer Lingus Visa: (1) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers earn 7x points on groceries & gas & dining, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (3) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries and Amazon.com, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers receive 15,000 bonus points when spending $5,000 with the card between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. [Current]
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, Bonvoy Bold, Marriott Rewards Premier: (1) Annual free night certificates (for Marriott Bonvoy Boundless & Marriott Rewards Premier) expiring before 12/11/2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021; those expiring between 12/11/2020 and 7/31/2021 will be valid until 8/1/2021; those issued in 2020 will be valid until 12/31/2021. (2) Earn 6x points on groceries, up to $6,000 in purchase, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Select cardmembers earn 10x points on dining & gas, up to $3,500 in purchase, between 7/15/2020 and 9/30/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers earn 10x points on Marriott portfolio hotels, up to $3,500 in purchases per month, and 5x points on groceries & Amazon.com, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus. (5) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries & gas & drugstores, up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. [Current]
World of Hyatt Visa, Hyatt Visa: (1) Annual free night certificates with an expiration date between 3/1/2020 and 12/31/2021 will be valid until 12/31/2021. (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Select cardmembers earn 5x points on Amazon.com and 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus. (4) Select cardmembers receive 5,000 bonus points when spending $3,000 with the card between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. [Current]
IHG Rewards Club Premier WEMC, IHG Rewards Club Select MC: (1) Annual free night certificates with an expiration date between 3/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid until 12/31/2020; newer certificates issued through 12/31/2020 will be valid for 18 months (instead of 12 months). (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Select cardmembers earn 5x points or miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. (4) Select cardmembers earn 5x points on Amazon.com and 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 11/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus. (5) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries & gas & drugstores, up to $1,500 in combined purchases between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 - you need to activate this offer on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus. [Current]
Disney Premier Visa: (1) Earn 3% on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5% on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020 - you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.

Citi

For those who open a credit card (personal or small business) between 12/1/2019 and 5/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirement to receive signup bonus will be extended for three months.
Between 11/24/2020 and 11/30/2020, most Citi personal and business cardmembers will earn 5% cash back as statement credit for online purchases, up to $500 spent, on top of regular rewards. You need to enroll for this promotion at citi.com/giving.
Citi Prestige: (1) The annual $250 travel credits can be used towards groceries & dining, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020). (2) Earn 5x points on online purchases, up to $1,500 spent in this category (in addition to the regular 5x on airlines | travel agencies | dining, 3x on hotels | cruise lines), between 6/2/2020 and 8/31/2020. (3) Earn 5x points on online & cable & streaming categories, up to $1,500 in combined spending, between 10/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.
Citi Premier cardholders who applied on or after April 10, 2020: (1) Effective June 2, 2020, earn 3x points on groceries & dining. (2) Continue to earn 3x on travel & gas and 2x on entertainment through August 22, 2020. (3) Effective August 23, 2020, earn 3x on airlines & hotels & gas & groceries & dining and 1x everywhere else. (4) Effective August 23, 2020, earn $100 annual hotel credits when you purchase a hotel stay $500 or more through ThankYou.com. (5) Effective April 10, 2021, the fixed value travel redemption will be reduced from 1.25 cents to 1 cent per point.
Citi Premier cardholders who applied before April 10, 2020: (1) Effective June 2, 2020, earn 3x points on groceries and dining. (2) Continue to earn 3x on travel & gas and 2x on entertainment through April 9, 2021. (3) Effective April 10, 2021, earn 3x on airlines & hotels & gas & groceries & dining and 1x everywhere else. (4) Effective August 23, 2020, earn $100 annual hotel credits when you purchase a hotel stay $500 or more through ThankYou.com. (5) Effective April 10, 2021, the fixed value travel redemption will be reduced from 1.25 cents to 1 cent per point.
Citi AA Executive: Cardholders that renew after 3/31/2020 receive a $225 statement credit, which equals to half of the annual fee.
Citi AA Platinum Select: The annual $125 flight discount certificates (after $20K annual spending) that are expiring between 3/31/2020 and 5/31/2020 will be extended for 6 months.
CitiBusiness AA Platinum Select: The annual $99 companion certificates (after $30K annual spending) that are expiring on 12/31/2020 will be extended for 6 months.

HSBC

Premier Word Elite MasterCard: (1) Earn 3x points at groceries stores & wholesale clubs & convenience stores between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) You may now use the annual $100 Uber credits towards Uber Eats between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020 (regularly this credit can only be used towards Uber ride share service).

U.S. Bank

US Bank Altitude Reserve: (1) The annual $325 travel credits can be used towards dining, between 6/1/2020 and 6/30/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020). (2) Earn 3x points on dining (in addition to the regular 3x on travel & mobile wallets), between 6/1/2020 and 6/30/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020). [Current]

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Summary of temporary credit card benefits during this pandemic (updated 10/24/2020 - Chase Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, etc.)

10/24/2020

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There are some recent updates for our featured review, mostly for Chase Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, Ink Preferred, Freedom Unlimited, Freedom Flex. We copy the content of the review below and highlight the updates in cardinal.

Updated October 22, 2020.

COVID-19 has obviously changed consumer behavior in a way that most of us probably would had never anticipated before, and it only makes sense that credit card issuers have been making adjustments accordingly. This review summarizes all the temporary benefits provided by credit card issuers during this pandemic.

American Express

For those who open an Amex card (personal or small business) between 12/1/2019 and 5/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirement to receive signup bonus is extended for three months.
Platinum Card (personal): (1) Receive up to $320 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services & select U.S. streaming services (up to $20 per category per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Cardmembers that renew between April and December 2020 will receive $200 in statement credits for Amex Travel (Amex's travel booking portal) between 8/1/2020 and 12/31/2021. (3) Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx Membership Rewards (MR) points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $3,000+, get 3,000 MR points, up to 3 times". (4) Select cardmembers receive a $100 statement credits for Dell purchases in U.S. between 9/3/2020 and 1/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Business Platinum Card: (1) Receive up to $320 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services & U.S. shipping (up to $20 per category per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Receive up to additional $200 in statement credits for Dell purchases in U.S. (up to $100 between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020; up to $100 between 7/1/2020 and 12/31/2020) - this is on top of the annual $200 Dell credits that are already part of this card's benefits. (3) Select cardmembers also receive a $200 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.
Gold Card (personal): Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $5,500+, get 5,500 MR points, up to 3 times".
Green Card (personal): (1) Receive up to $80 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services (up to $10 per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary.
EveryDay Preferred Card: Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $1,500+, get 3,000 MR points, up to 3 times".
EveryDay Card: Through 2/5/2021, via Amex Offers, select cardmembers receive "spend $xxx+, get xxx MR points" offers; the bonus points are in addition to the points you already receive from the card; offers are targeted and may vary; for example, one of the best offers is "spend $3,500+, get 3,500 MR points, up to 3 times".
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card: (1) The annual $300 Marriott statement credits can be used towards U.S. restaurants, between 6/1/2020 and 8/31/2020. (2) Annual free night certificates expiring in 2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021. (3) Earn 6x points at U.S. supermarkets, up to $7,500 in purchase, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (4) Earn 10x points at Marriott portfolio hotels & gas & dining, up to $7,500 in purchase in each category, between 8/1/2020 and 10/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Marriott Bonvoy Business Card: (1) Select cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Annual free night certificates expiring in 2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021. (3) Earn 10x points at Marriott portfolio hotels & gas & dining, up to $7,500 in purchase in each category, between 8/1/2020 and 10/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Hilton Aspire Card: (1) The annual $250 Hilton resort credits can now be used towards U.S. restaurants, between 6/1/2020 and 8/31/2020. (2) Earn 12x points at U.S. supermarkets between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (4) Unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 5/1/2020 and newer certificates issued through 12/31/2020 will be valid for any night of the week; unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 3/11/2020 and newer certificates issued through 4/30/2020 will be valid until 8/31/2021, and those issued between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid for 24 months (instead of 12 months). (5) Perfect Match via Amex Offers: for $1,000 spent with the card, Hilton will match 1,000 base points (for elite status qualification), up to 30x times, between 8/26/2020 and 12/18/2020. Register via Amex Offers in your account. Note that Hilton Aspire already offers complimentary Hilton Diamond status, so this offer will only make sense if you are working towards lifetime status. In addition, select cardmembers also receive an additional offer with Perfect Match: earn one free night (no category cap & any day of the week) after $5,000 spent with the card.
Hilton Surpass Card: (1) Earn 12x points at U.S. supermarkets between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (3) Unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 5/1/2020 and newer certificates issued through 12/31/2020 will be valid for any night of the week; unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 3/11/2020 and newer certificates issued through 4/30/2020 will be valid until 8/31/2021, and those issued between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid for 24 months (instead of 12 months). (4) Perfect Match via Amex Offers: for $1,000 spent with the card, Hilton will match 1,000 base points (for elite status qualification), up to 30x times, between 8/26/2020 and 12/18/2020. Register via Amex Offers in your account. In addition, select cardmembers also receive an additional offer with Perfect Match: earn one free night (no category cap & any day of the week) after $5,000 spent with the card.
Hilton Card (personal): Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status.
Hilton Business Card: Select cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020, select business cardmembers receive a $125 statement credit upon renewal, while select personal cardmembers receive a $100 statement credit upon renewal. (2) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Both versions earn 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (4) Both versions earn 500 miles + 500 Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQM) per each $1,000 spent on the card, up to 25K miles and 25K MQMs, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Card: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020, select business cardmembers receive a $75 statement credit upon renewal, while select personal cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit upon renewal. (2) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Both versions earn 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. (4) Both versions earn 500 miles + 500 MQMs per each $1,000 spent on the card, up to 25K miles and 25K MQMs, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Delta SkyMiles Gold Card, Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Card: (1) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Both versions earn 4x miles at U.S. restaurants and 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit at americanexpress.com/deltagoldoffers.
Delta SkyMiles Blue Card : Earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020.

Bank of America

Premier Rewards: Receive $50 statement credits for grocery & dining through 12/31/2020.
Travel Rewards: You may redeem points for statement credits towards grocery & dining at 1 cent per point value through 12/31/2020 (in addition to the regular travel redemption option at this value).

Capital One

Venture, VentureOne: (1) Receive 5x miles on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021. (2) Miles may be redeemed for food delivery, take out, streaming services between 4/1/2020 and 9/30/2020.
Savor, SavorOne: Receive 5% cash rewards on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021.

Chase

For those who open a new credit card (personal or small business) between 1/1/2020 and 3/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirements to receive signup bonus is extended for three months.
Sapphire Reserve Card: (1) The annual fee will be reduced from $550 to $450 when you renew between 4/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) The annual $300 travel credit will apply automatically to groceries and gas stations between 6/1/2020 and 6/30/2021 (extended from 12/31/2020, in addition to the regular travel category). [NEW] (3) Between 5/31/2020 and 4/30/2021 (extended from 9/30/2020), Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for groceries & dining & home improvement & eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.5 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). [NEW] (4) Between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020, earn 5x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchases per month. (5) Between 7/1/2020 and 9/30/2020, (a) earn 10x points on select streaming services*, up to $1,500 in purchases, (b) earn 5x points on gas stations, up to $1,500 in purchases, and (c) earn 5x points on Instacart, up to $3,000 in purchases; *eligible streaming services include Apple Music, Disney+, ESPN+, Fubo TV, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Sling, SiriusXM, Spotify, Youtube TV, and Vudu. (6) Between 11/1/2020 and 4/30/2021, earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,000 in purchases per month. [NEW] (7) Receive up to $50 in statement credits towards Instacart Express membership; Instacart Express membership usually costs either $9.99 per month or $99 per year, and provides the following benefits: (a) zero delivery fees on orders over $35 (typically $3.99-$7.99 per order), (b) reduced service fees (typically 5%), and (c) zero busy pricing fees during peak delivery hours. (8) Don't forget the two useful DoorDash benefits that has already existed before the pandemic: (a) one year DoorDash DashPass subscription service for free - activate before 12/31/2021; this subscription service offers zero delivery fee and reduced service fees on food orders over $12 via DoorDash; (b) Receive $60 statement credits for DoorDash purchases through 12/31/2020 and another $60 through 12/31/2021.
Chase Sapphire Preferred: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 4/30/2021 (extended from 9/30/2020), Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for groceries & dining & home improvement & eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). [NEW] (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Between 7/1/2020 and 9/30/2020, (a) earn 5x points on select streaming services, up to $1,500 in purchases, (b) earn 3x points on gas stations, up to $1,500 in purchases, and (c) earn 3x points on Instacart, up to $3,000 in purchases. (4) Between 11/1/2020 and 4/30/2021, earn 2x points on groceries, up to $1,000 in purchases per month. [NEW] (5) Receive up to $50 in statement credits towards Instacart Express membership. (6) Sapphire Preferred cardmembers also continue to receive this DoorDash benefit: one year DoorDash DashPass subscription service for free - activate before 12/31/2021.
Chase Ink Preferred, Ink Plus: Between 10/1/2020 and 12/31/2020, Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for eligible online advertising & shipping & eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). [NEW]
Chase Freedom Flex, Freedom Unlimited, Freedom: Effective 10/1/2020, with no end date, Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for eligible charity donations at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point. [NEW]
United Club Infinite Card, United Club Card, United Presidential Plus Card: (1) Earn 5x miles on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
United Explorer Card, United MileagePlus Select Card: (1) Earn 3x miles on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
Southwest RapidRewards (RR) Plus Visa, Southwest RR Premier Visa, Southwest RR Priority Visa: (1) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
British Airways Visa, Iberia Visa, Aer Lingus Visa: (1) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers earn 7x points on groceries & gas & dining, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020: Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, Bonvoy Bold, Marriott Rewards Premier: (1) Annual free night certificates (for Marriott Bonvoy Boundless & Marriott Rewards Premier) expiring in 2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021. (2) Earn 6x points on groceries, up to $6,000 in purchase, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Earn 10x points on dining & gas, up to $3,500 in purchase, between 7/15/2020 and 9/30/2020 - unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus.
World of Hyatt Visa, Hyatt Visa: (1) Annual free night certificates with an expiration date between 3/1/2020 and 12/31/2021 will be valid until 12/31/2021. [NEW] (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020.
IHG Rewards Club Premier WEMC, IHG Rewards Club Select MC: (1) Annual free night certificates with an expiration date between 3/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid until 12/31/2020; newer certificates issued through 12/31/2020 will be valid for 18 months (instead of 12 months). (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Select cardmembers earn 5x points or miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020.
Disney Premier Visa: (1) Earn 3% on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5% on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.

Citi

For those who open a credit card (personal or small business) between 12/1/2019 and 5/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirement to receive signup bonus will be extended for three months.
Citi Prestige: (1) The annual $250 travel credits can be used towards groceries & dining, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Earn 5x points on online purchases, up to $1,500 spent in this category (in addition to the regular 5x on airlines | travel agencies | dining, 3x on hotels | cruise lines), between 6/2/2020 and 8/31/2020.
Citi Premier cardholders who applied on or after April 10, 2020: (1) Effective June 2, 2020, earn 3x points on groceries & dining. (2) Continue to earn 3x on travel & gas and 2x on entertainment through August 22, 2020. (3) Effective August 23, 2020, earn 3x on airlines & hotels & gas & groceries & dining and 1x everywhere else. (4) Effective August 23, 2020, earn $100 annual hotel credits when you purchase a hotel stay $500 or more through ThankYou.com. (5) Effective April 10, 2021, the fixed value travel redemption will be reduced from 1.25 cents to 1 cent per point.
Citi Premier cardholders who applied before April 10, 2020: (1) Effective June 2, 2020, earn 3x points on groceries and dining. (2) Continue to earn 3x on travel & gas and 2x on entertainment through April 9, 2021. (3) Effective April 10, 2021, earn 3x on airlines & hotels & gas & groceries & dining and 1x everywhere else. (4) Effective August 23, 2020, earn $100 annual hotel credits when you purchase a hotel stay $500 or more through ThankYou.com. (5) Effective April 10, 2021, the fixed value travel redemption will be reduced from 1.25 cents to 1 cent per point.
Citi AA Executive: Cardholders that renew after 3/31/2020 receive a $225 statement credit, which equals to half of the annual fee.
Citi AA Platinum Select: The annual $125 flight discount certificates (after $20K annual spending) that are expiring between 3/31/2020 and 5/31/2020 will be extended for 6 months.
CitiBusiness AA Platinum Select: The annual $99 companion certificates (after $30K annual spending) that are expiring on 12/31/2020 will be extended for 6 months.

HSBC

Premier Word Elite MasterCard: (1) Earn 3x points at groceries stores & wholesale clubs & convenience stores between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) You may now use the annual $100 Uber credits towards Uber Eats between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020 (regularly this credit can only be used towards Uber ride share service).

U.S. Bank

US Bank Altitude Reserve: (1) The annual $325 travel credits can be used towards dining, between 6/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Earn 3x points on dining (in addition to the regular 3x on travel & mobile wallets), between 6/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.

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Revamped Citi Premier becomes #1 Best Credit Card for Rewards by Dr. Credit Card

8/23/2020

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Citi Premier has been revamped to offer 3x ThankYou points on groceries & gas & dining & airlines & hotels & travel agencies, almost single-handedly covering all important bonus categories. Previously, Citi Premier offered 3x on gas & travel, and 2x on dining & entertainment. Our current valuation for ThankYou points is 1.5 cents a piece based on the miles/points transfer feature (partners including Avianca, Singapore, Cathay Pacific, Flying Blue, JetBlue, Etihad, etc.), and thus Citi Premier returns 4.5% travel rewards for all its 3x categories. With this substantial improvement, Citi Premier is now #1 Best Credit Card for Rewards, unseating the long reigning Amex EveryDay Preferred, and also rated #3 Best Credit Card by Dr. Credit Card. Note that 3x bonus on groceries & gas has been offered to cardmembers since June, ahead of the schedule revamp as part of temporary COVID-19 relief by credit cards. Here are the before and after snapshots for our Top 10 list.

However, Citi Premier only returns 1x for non-bonus spending, and we recommend looking somewhere else for general spending. For example, Citi Double Cash which usually returns 2% cashback can be a great card to pair with Citi Premier, as you may transfer Double Cash's cash rewards to ThankYou points and activate miles/points transfer feature to unlock the full potential of the card - an unmatched 3% travel rewards based on our valuation.

On the other hand, leveraging the flexible miles/points transfer feature can be both very rewarding and challenging at the same time. If you don't know how to use the transfer feature effectively / just don't want to bother with the hassles and rather prefer fixed-value travel rewards, you probably want to check out the competitors such as Chase Sapphire Reserve, US Bank Altitude Reserve, and Wells Fargo Propel Amex, each of which offers a 1.5-cent fixed-value travel redemption option.

We also updated the Best Credit Card for Rewards review to reflect this change. Now we recommend Citi Double Cash + Citi Premier as one of the four best two-card combos for rewards.

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Summary of all the temporary credit card benefits during this pandemic (updated 8/17/2020 - Amex Delta cards)

8/17/2020

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We are continuing updating the featured review and also posting in the blog section. The new updates are highlighted in cardinal below: Delta Gold Amex (personal & business) gets 4x miles on dining & 5x on Delta purchases; Delta Platinum Amex and Delta Reserve Amex (personal & business) get 5x miles on Delta and 500 miles + 500 MQMs per $1K spent, up to 25K bonus miles. In addition, we rearranged quite bit of other parts of the write-up to make it easier to navigate. We also added annual free night extension by Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG.

Updated August 17, 2020.
COVID-19 has obviously changed consumer behavior in a way that most of us probably would had never anticipated before, and it only makes sense that credit card issuers have been making adjustments accordingly. This review summarizes all the temporary benefits provided by credit card issuers during this pandemic.

American Express

For those who open an Amex card (personal or small business) between 12/1/2019 and 5/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirement to receive signup bonus is extended for three months.
Platinum Card (personal): (1) Receive up to $320 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services & select U.S. streaming services (up to $20 per category per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Cardmembers that renew between April and December 2020 will receive $200 in statement credits for Amex Travel (Amex's travel booking portal) between 8/1/2020 and 12/31/2021.
Business Platinum Card: (1) Receive up to $320 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services & U.S. shipping (up to $20 per category per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Receive up to additional $200 in statement credits for Dell purchases in U.S. (up to $100 between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020; up to $100 between 7/1/2020 and 12/31/2020) - this is on top of the annual $200 Dell credits that are already part of this card's benefits. (3) Select cardmembers also receive a $200 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.
Green Card: Receive up to $80 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services (up to $10 per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020).
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card: (1) The annual $300 Marriott statement credits can be used towards U.S. restaurants, between 6/1/2020 and 8/31/2020. (2) Annual free night certificates expiring in 2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021. (3) Earn 6x points at U.S. supermarkets, up to $7,500 in purchase, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (4) Earn 10x points at Marriott portfolio hotels & gas & dining, up to $7,500 in purchase in each category, between 8/1/2020 and 10/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Marriott Bonvoy Business Card: (1) Select cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Annual free night certificates expiring in 2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021. (3) Earn 10x points at Marriott portfolio hotels & gas & dining, up to $7,500 in purchase in each category, between 8/1/2020 and 10/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account.
Hilton Aspire Card: (1) The annual $250 Hilton resort credits can now be used towards U.S. restaurants, between 6/1/2020 and 8/31/2020. (2) Earn 12x points at U.S. supermarkets between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (4) Unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 5/1/2020 and newer certificates issued through 12/31/2020 will be valid for any night of the week; unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 3/11/2020 and newer certificates issued through 4/30/2020 will be valid until 8/31/2021, and those issued between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid for 24 months (instead of 12 months).
Hilton Surpass Card: (1) Earn 12x points at U.S. supermarkets between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (3) Unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 5/1/2020 and newer certificates issued through 12/31/2020 will be valid for any night of the week; unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 3/11/2020 and newer certificates issued through 4/30/2020 will be valid until 8/31/2021, and those issued between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid for 24 months (instead of 12 months).
Hilton Card (personal): Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status.
Hilton Business Card: Select cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020, select business cardmembers receive a $125 statement credit upon renewal, while select personal cardmembers receive a $100 statement credit upon renewal. (2) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Both versions earn 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [New] (4) Both versions earn 500 miles + 500 Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQM) per each $1,000 spent on the card, up to 25K miles and 25K MQMs, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [New]
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Card: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020, select business cardmembers receive a $75 statement credit upon renewal, while select personal cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit upon renewal. (2) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Both versions earn 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [New] (4) Both versions earn 500 miles + 500 MQMs per each $1,000 spent on the card, up to 25K miles and 25K MQMs, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [New]
Delta SkyMiles Gold Card, Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Card: (1) The personal cardmembers earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Both versions earn 4x miles at U.S. restaurants and 5x miles on Delta purchases, between 8/17/2020 and 12/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit at americanexpress.com/deltagoldoffers. [NEW]
Delta SkyMiles Blue Card : Earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020.

Bank of America

Premier Rewards: Receive $50 statement credits for grocery & dining through 12/31/2020.
Travel Rewards: You may redeem points for statement credits towards grocery & dining at 1 cent per point value through 12/31/2020 (in addition to the regular travel redemption option at this value).

Capital One

Venture, VentureOne: Receive 5x miles on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021.
Savor, SavorOne: Receive 5% cash rewards on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021.

Chase

For those who open a new credit card (personal or small business) between 1/1/2020 and 3/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirements to receive signup bonus is extended for three months.
Sapphire Reserve Card: (1) The annual fee will be reduced from $550 to $450 when you renew between 4/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) The annual $300 travel credit will apply automatically to groceries and gas stations between 6/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 (in addition to the regular travel category). (3) Between 5/31/2020 and 9/30/2020, Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for groceries & dining & home improvement at a fixed value of 1.5 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). (4) Between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020, earn 5x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchases per month. (5) Between 7/1/2020 and 9/30/2020, (a) earn 10x points on select streaming services*, up to $1,500 in purchases, (b) earn 5x points on gas stations, up to $1,500 in purchases, and (c) earn 5x points on Instacart, up to $3,000 in purchases; *eligible streaming services include Apple Music, Disney+, ESPN+, Fubo TV, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Sling, SiriusXM, Spotify, Youtube TV, and Vudu. (6) Receive up to $50 in statement credits towards Instacart Express membership; Instacart Express membership usually costs either $9.99 per month or $99 per year, and provides the following benefits: (a) zero delivery fees on orders over $35 (typically $3.99-$7.99 per order), (b) reduced service fees (typically 5%), and (c) zero busy pricing fees during peak delivery hours. (7) Don't forget the two useful DoorDash benefits that has already existed before the pandemic: (a) one year DoorDash DashPass subscription service for free - activate before 12/31/2021; this subscription service offers zero delivery fee and reduced service fees on food orders over $12 via DoorDash; (b) Receive $60 statement credits for DoorDash purchases through 12/31/2020 and another $60 through 12/31/2021.
Chase Sapphire Preferred: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 9/30/2020, Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for groceries & dining & home improvement at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Between 7/1/2020 and 9/30/2020, (a) earn 5x points on select streaming services, up to $1,500 in purchases, (b) earn 3x points on gas stations, up to $1,500 in purchases, and (c) earn 3x points on Instacart, up to $3,000 in purchases. (4) Receive up to $50 in statement credits towards Instacart Express membership. (5) Sapphire Preferred cardmembers also continue to receive this DoorDash benefit: one year DoorDash DashPass subscription service for free - activate before 12/31/2021.
United Club Infinite Card, United Club Card, United Presidential Plus Card: (1) Earn 5x miles on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
United Explorer Card, United MileagePlus Select Card: (1) Earn 3x miles on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
Southwest RapidRewards (RR) Plus Visa, Southwest RR Premier Visa, Southwest RR Priority Visa: (1) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x points on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
British Airways Visa, Iberia Visa, Aer Lingus Visa: (1) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers earn 7x points on groceries & gas & dining, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020: Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, Bonvoy Bold, Marriott Rewards Premier: (1) Annual free night certificates (for Marriott Bonvoy Boundless & Marriott Rewards Premier) expiring in 2020 will be valid until 1/31/2021. (2) Earn 6x points on groceries, up to $6,000 in purchase, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Earn 10x points on dining & gas, up to $3,500 in purchase, between 7/15/2020 and 9/15/2020 - unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus.
World of Hyatt Visa, Hyatt Visa: (1) Annual free night certificates with an expiration date between 3/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid until 12/31/2021. (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020.
IHG Rewards Club Premier WEMC, IHG Rewards Club Select MC: (1) Annual free night certificates with an expiration date between 3/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid until 12/31/2020; newer certificates issued through 12/31/2020 will be valid for 18 months (instead of 12 months). (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Select cardmembers earn 5x points or miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020.
Disney Premier Visa: (1) Earn 3% on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5% on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.

Citi

For those who open a credit card (personal or small business) between 12/1/2019 and 5/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirement to receive signup bonus will be extended for three months.
Citi Prestige: (1) The annual $250 travel credits can be used towards groceries & dining, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Earn 5x points on online purchases, up to $1,500 spent in this category (in addition to the regular 5x on airlines | travel agencies | dining, 3x on hotels | cruise lines), between 6/2/2020 and 8/31/2020.
Citi Premier cardholders who applied on or after April 10, 2020: (1) Effective June 2, 2020, earn 3x points on groceries & dining. (2) Continue to earn 3x on travel & gas and 2x on entertainment through August 22, 2020. (3) Effective August 23, 2020, earn 3x on airlines & hotels & gas & groceries & dining and 1x everywhere else. (4) Effective August 23, 2020, earn $100 annual hotel credits when you purchase a hotel stay $500 or more through ThankYou.com. (5) Effective April 10, 2021, the fixed value travel redemption will be reduced from 1.25 cents to 1 cent per point.
Citi Premier cardholders who applied before April 10, 2020: (1) Effective June 2, 2020, earn 3x points on groceries and dining. (2) Continue to earn 3x on travel & gas and 2x on entertainment through April 9, 2021. (3) Effective April 10, 2021, earn 3x on airlines & hotels & gas & groceries & dining and 1x everywhere else. (4) Effective August 23, 2020, earn $100 annual hotel credits when you purchase a hotel stay $500 or more through ThankYou.com. (5) Effective April 10, 2021, the fixed value travel redemption will be reduced from 1.25 cents to 1 cent per point.
Citi AA Executive: Cardholders that renew after 3/31/2020 receive a $225 statement credit, which equals to half of the annual fee.
Citi AA Platinum Select: The annual $125 flight discount certificates (after $20K annual spending) that are expiring between 3/31/2020 and 5/31/2020 will be extended for 6 months.
CitiBusiness AA Platinum Select: The annual $99 companion certificates (after $30K annual spending) that are expiring on 12/31/2020 will be extended for 6 months.

HSBC

Premier Word Elite MasterCard: (1) Earn 3x points at groceries stores & wholesale clubs & convenience stores between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) You may now use the annual $100 Uber credits towards Uber Eats between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020 (regularly this credit can only be used towards Uber ride share service).

U.S. Bank

US Bank Altitude Reserve: (1) The annual $325 travel credits can be used towards dining, between 6/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Earn 3x points on dining (in addition to the regular 3x on travel & mobile wallets), between 6/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.

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Summary of all the temporary credit card benefits during this pandemic (updated 8/5/2020: Amex Marriott cards 10x points on Marriott & gas & dining)

8/5/2020

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We will regularly update this review and also post in the blog section.

Updated August 5, 2020: Amex Marriott cobranded cardmembers will earn 10x points on Marriott & gas & dining through 10/31/2020 via Amex Offers. See details highlighted in cardinal below.

COVID-19 has obviously changed consumer behavior in a way that most of us probably would had never anticipated before, and it only makes sense that credit card issuers have been making adjustments accordingly. This review summarizes all the temporary benefits provided by credit card issuers during this pandemic.

American Express

For those who open an Amex card (personal or small business) between 12/1/2019 and 5/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirement to receive signup bonus is extended for three months.
Platinum Card (personal): (1) Receive up to $320 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services & select U.S. streaming services (up to $20 per category per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Cardmembers that renew between April and December 2020 will receive $200 in statement credits for Amex Travel (Amex's travel booking portal) between 8/1/2020 and 12/31/2021.
Business Platinum Card: (1) Receive up to $320 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services & U.S. shipping (up to $20 per category per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020). (2) Receive up to additional $200 in statement credits for Dell purchases in U.S. (up to $100 between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020; up to $100 between 7/1/2020 and 12/31/2020) - this is on top of the annual $200 Dell credits that are already part of this card's benefits. (3) Select cardmembers also receive a $200 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.
Green Card: Receive up to $80 in statement credits for U.S. wireless phone services (up to $10 per month, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020).
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card: (1) The annual $300 Marriott statement credits can be used towards U.S. restaurants, between 6/1/2020 and 8/31/2020. (2) Earn 6x points at U.S. supermarkets, up to $7,500 in purchase, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Earn 10x points at Marriott portfolio hotels & gas & dining, up to $7,500 in purchase in each category, between 8/1/2020 and 10/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Marriott Bonvoy Business Card: (1) Select cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Earn 10x points at Marriott portfolio hotels & gas & dining, up to $7,500 in purchase in each category, between 8/1/2020 and 10/31/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this benefit via Amex Offers in your account. [NEW]
Hilton Aspire Card: (1) The annual $250 Hilton resort credits can now be used towards U.S. restaurants, between 6/1/2020 and 8/31/2020. (2) Earn 12x points at U.S. supermarkets between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (3) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (4) Unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 5/1/2020 and newer certificates issued until 12/31/2020, will be valid for any night of the week, and those issued between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid for 24 months (instead of 12 months).
Hilton Surpass Card: (1) Earn 12x points at U.S. supermarkets between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status. (3) Unexpired free weekend night certificates as of 5/1/2020 and newer certificates issued until 12/31/2020, will be valid for any night of the week, and those issued between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be valid for 24 months (instead of 12 months).
Hilton Card (personal): Hilton points earned through this card between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 will be considered base points for qualifying Hilton elite status as well as Lifetime Diamond status.
Hilton Business Card: Select cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve, SkyMiles Platinum, SkyMiles Gold, SkyMiles Blue cards (personal): (1) All personal Delta cobranded Amex cards earn 4x miles at U.S. supermarkets, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Select personal SkyMiles Reserve cardmembers receive a $100 statement credit when they renew between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020. (3) Select personal SkyMiles Platinum cardmembers receive a $50 statement credit when they renew between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business: select cardmembers receive a $125 statement credit when they renew between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business: select cardmembers receive a $75 statement credit when they renew between 5/31/2020 and 12/31/2020.

Bank of America

Premier Rewards: Receive $50 statement credits for grocery & dining through 12/31/2020.
Travel Rewards: You may redeem points for statement credits towards grocery & dining at 1 cent per point value through 12/31/2020 (in addition to the regular travel redemption option at this value).

Capital One

Venture, VentureOne: Receive 5x miles on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021.
Savor, SavorOne: Receive 5% cash rewards on Uber Eats between 7/14/2020 and 1/31/2021.

Chase

For those who open a new credit card (personal or small business) between 1/1/2020 and 3/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirements to receive signup bonus is extended for three months.
Sapphire Reserve Card: (1) The annual fee will be reduced from $550 to $450 when you renew between 4/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) The annual $300 travel credit will apply automatically to groceries and gas stations between 6/1/2020 and 12/31/2020 (in addition to the regular travel category). (3) Between 5/31/2020 and 9/30/2020, Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for groceries & dining & home improvement at a fixed value of 1.5 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). (4) Between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020, earn 5x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchases per month. (5) Between 7/1/2020 and 9/30/2020, (a) earn 10x points on select streaming services*, up to $1,500 in purchases, (b) earn 5x points on gas stations, up to $1,500 in purchases, and (c) earn 5x points on Instacart, up to $3,000 in purchases; *eligible streaming services include Apple Music, Disney+, ESPN+, Fubo TV, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Sling, SiriusXM, Spotify, Youtube TV, and Vudu. (6) Receive up to $50 in statement credits towards Instacart Express membership; Instacart Express membership usually costs either $9.99 per month or $99 per year, and provides the following benefits: (a) zero delivery fees on orders over $35 (typically $3.99-$7.99 per order), (b) reduced service fees (typically 5%), and (c) zero busy pricing fees during peak delivery hours. (7) Don't forget the two useful DoorDash benefits that has already existed before the pandemic: (a) one year DoorDash DashPass subscription service for free - activate before 12/31/2021; this subscription service offers zero delivery fee and reduced service fees on food orders over $12 via DoorDash; (b) Receive $60 statement credits for DoorDash purchases through 12/31/2020 and another $60 through 12/31/2021.
Chase Sapphire Preferred: (1) Between 5/31/2020 and 9/30/2020, Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in statement credits for groceries & dining & home improvement at a fixed value of 1.25 cents per point (in addition to the regular travel category redemption through Chase booking portal). (2) Earn 3x points on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (3) Between 7/1/2020 and 9/30/2020, (a) earn 5x points on select streaming services, up to $1,500 in purchases, (b) earn 3x points on gas stations, up to $1,500 in purchases, and (c) earn 3x points on Instacart, up to $3,000 in purchases. (4) Receive up to $50 in statement credits towards Instacart Express membership. (5) Sapphire Preferred cardmembers also continue to receive this DoorDash benefit: one year DoorDash DashPass subscription service for free - activate before 12/31/2021.
United Club Infinite Card, United Club Card, United Presidential Plus Card: (1) Earn 5x miles on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020. (2) Select cardmembers receive 5x or 7x miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, Bonvoy Bold, Marriott Rewards Premier: (1) Earn 6x points on groceries, up to $6,000 in purchase, between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) Earn 10x points on dining & gas, up to $3,500 in purchase, between 7/15/2020 and 9/15/2020 - unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website at chase.com/mybonus.
The following cards earn 3 points or miles on groceries, up to $1,500 in purchase per month, between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020: United Explorer Card, United MileagePlus Select Card, Southwest RapidRewards (RR) Plus Visa, Southwest RR Premier Visa, Southwest RR Priority Visa, British Airways Visa, Iberia Visa, Aer Lingus Visa, World of Hyatt Visa, Hyatt Visa, IHG Rewards Club Premier WEMC, IHG Rewards Club Select MC, and Disney Premier Visa.
Select cardmembers of the following cards earn 5 or 7 points or miles on groceries and gas, up to $1,500 in combined purchases per month, between 8/1/2020 and 9/30/2020: United Explorer Card, United MileagePlus Select Card, Southwest RapidRewards (RR) Plus Visa, Southwest RR Premier Visa, Southwest RR Priority Visa, British Airways Visa, Iberia Visa, Aer Lingus Visa, IHG Rewards Club Premier WEMC, IHG Rewards Club Select MC. Unlike most other benefits that are automatically applied, you need to activate this one on Chase website via the link in your email or at chase.com/mybonus.

Citi

For those who open a credit card (personal or small business) between 12/1/2019 and 5/31/2020, the period to meet spending requirement to receive signup bonus will be extended for three months.
Citi Prestige: (1) The annual $250 travel credits can be used towards groceries & dining, between 5/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Earn 5x points on online purchases, up to $1,500 spent in this category (in addition to the regular 5x on airlines | travel agencies | dining, 3x on hotels | cruise lines), between 6/2/2020 and 8/31/2020.
Citi Premier cardholders who applied on or after April 10, 2020: (1) Effective June 2, 2020, earn 3x points on groceries & dining. (2) Continue to earn 3x on travel & gas and 2x on entertainment through August 22, 2020. (3) Effective August 23, 2020, earn 3x on airlines & hotels & gas & groceries & dining and 1x everywhere else. (4) Effective August 23, 2020, earn $100 annual hotel credits when you purchase a hotel stay $500 or more through ThankYou.com. (5) Effective April 10, 2021, the fixed value travel redemption will be reduced from 1.25 cents to 1 cent per point.
Citi Premier cardholders who applied before April 10, 2020: (1) Effective June 2, 2020, earn 3x points on groceries and dining. (2) Continue to earn 3x on travel & gas and 2x on entertainment through April 9, 2021. (3) Effective April 10, 2021, earn 3x on airlines & hotels & gas & groceries & dining and 1x everywhere else. (4) Effective August 23, 2020, earn $100 annual hotel credits when you purchase a hotel stay $500 or more through ThankYou.com. (5) Effective April 10, 2021, the fixed value travel redemption will be reduced from 1.25 cents to 1 cent per point.
Citi AA Executive: Cardholders that renew after 3/31/2020 receive a $225 statement credit, which equals to half of the annual fee.
Citi AA Platinum Select: The annual $125 flight discount certificates (after $20K annual spending) that are expiring between 3/31/2020 and 5/31/2020 will be extended for 6 months.
CitiBusiness AA Platinum Select: The annual $99 companion certificates (after $30K annual spending) that are expiring on 12/31/2020 will be extended for 6 months.

HSBC

Premier Word Elite MasterCard: (1) Earn 3x points at groceries stores & wholesale clubs & convenience stores between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020. (2) You may now use the annual $100 Uber credits towards Uber Eats between 5/1/2020 and 7/31/2020 (regularly this credit can only be used towards Uber ride share service).

U.S. Bank

US Bank Altitude Reserve: (1) The annual $325 travel credits can be used towards dining, between 6/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. (2) Earn 3x points on dining (in addition to the regular 3x on travel & mobile wallets), between 6/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.

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