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American Express CEO Steve Squeri says Platinum card growth has surged to record levels, generating $10 billion a year in fees. He also hinted that Amex may soon introduce an even more exclusive ultra-premium card.
Citi finally nailed the premium card formula. The credits alone outpace the fee. Year one value is borderline absurd.
Most cards chase broad appeal and end up generic. The real winners double down on status, invest asymmetrically, and serve customers who matter most.
Bilt has expanded its ecosystem beyond rent, letting members earn rewards when ordering everyday essentials through Gopuff. Whether it’s snacks, cleaning supplies, or a late-night beer run, every delivery now earns points on top of your regular credit-card rewards. It’s the newest way Bilt is turning everyday spending—and now home delivery—into a loyalty win.
Hyatt just supercharged its credit card. New cardmembers can earn double elite nights through January, unlocking faster Globalist status and suite upgrades.
With $2,800+ in usable credits, 175,000 bonus points, and unrivaled lounge perks, here’s how the American Express Platinum Card® an easily outweigh its $895 fee—and whether it makes sense for you.
Citi’s new premium card stacks credits and bonuses in a way that feels unintentional. The first-year value is almost absurd.
Turn a $95 annual fee into 100,000 points you can redeem across Star Alliance, Emirates, Etihad, Oman Air, and more airlines than any other program.
The no-fee Mesa Card lets you earn airline miles on your mortgage plus 3x on daycare, insurance and even taxes—and right now it’s offering a rare 50,000-point bonus through October 15.
I tore into the Strata Elite box feeling smug about my 80K bonus. Then Citi raised the offer to 100K.
Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.
Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »
