Credit card perks news
Short updates on issuer, card, loyalty-program, and travel-perk changes that can affect what cardholders need to track.
Amex confirms two-night FHR credit rule and conditional Airbnb Experiences benefit
US Platinum hotel-credit rules change on 2027-01-01, while Airbnb Luxe bookings can now unlock a separate Experiences credit.
Latest update: Official terms replace the earlier rumor
Chase JFK Sapphire Lounge temporarily closes; $75 vouchers remain community reports
Chase now marks its JFK lounge temporarily closed, with no reopening date or universal compensation policy stated on the location page.
Latest update: Official status changes to temporarily closed
Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus Bundle: Check Your Amex Credit Before Switching
Walmart’s $120 annual bundle launched October 20. Its FAQ explicitly warns Amex Platinum and Business Gold users about losing monthly statement credits after switching.
StubHub Confirms Up to $20 Off $150 With Paze Through November 15
StubHub’s Paze offer runs through November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET or until funds run out. Check the qualifying amount and final discount before paying.
Freedom Flex 17x Dining Reports: Check Your Paze Offer First
Chase confirms Q4 dining can earn 7% on Freedom Flex. Reaching the reported 17x also requires an eligible additional 10x Paze offer on your own account.
Bilt Downgrade Rules Matter as Atmos Exit Rumors Return
A reported agreement notice and Atmos speculation have revived Bilt keep-or-downgrade questions. Current terms explain the real refund and reward-reversal tradeoff.
CSR cardholder reports unexpected hotel-credit allocation across two bookings
A same-day booking complaint highlights why posted credits and remaining benefit balances need separate checks.
Amex Business Gold limits advertising and wireless 4X to named merchants in 2027
From February 17, the U.S. card’s advertising and wireless categories narrow to direct purchases at specified companies; the top-two-category structure remains.
Amex Canada restricts Fixed Points Travel from January 6, 2027
Most cards lose the fixed-points flight option; listed premium cards retain phone booking, and Quebec points earned before the change receive special treatment.
Chase co-brand DoorDash discounts turn monthly for newer activations; Freedom stays quarterly
Check your DashPass activation date before changing a quarterly DoorDash reminder to monthly.