DeaconBrews
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That doesn't work when you're opening 6 cards at one time, n00b.
6 cards at one time? what if there's a points recession
That doesn't work when you're opening 6 cards at one time, n00b.
That doesn't work when you're opening 6 cards at one time, n00b.
Why ya opening em all at the same time? Imma need the DEETS , where are all these #offers
Usually independently, transferring points to the airline partner, especially if you have any flexibility in your travel dates and times.
Via phone? or can it be done via their website?
I feel like going through the effort of transferring credit card points to some other partner that gives you X% more for them is the point where its unreasonable to go through that effort. Like I don't want to have to sign up for 5 rewards cards just to maximize shit.
Yes, you can transfer points from the credit card company (bank) to the airline partner through the bank's website and then immediately use the points to book flights on the airline's site.
so do you already have rewards/frequent flyer accounts with all the airlines too? I'd need to sign up with all the airlines to best use my points?
It doesn't have to be that complicated. Earlier this week I signed on to the Chase website and with one click transferred points to Hyatt rewards. They are there instantly. I used those points to book a place at the Clearwater Beach Hyatt. The cash price was like $650 a night and I got them for 20k points per night. Insane value for like 45 seconds of extra work.
That's a good deal.
Some of the other transfers aren't as lucrative - looking at the United MileagePlus site, their one-way fares are 25k points for flights over 700mi. That's not a good deal; you're better off purchasing through the chase portal. Right? Or am I missing something?
I almost always just purchase through the chase portal, but I almost exclusively use points for domestic airfare.
That's a good deal.
Some of the other transfers aren't as lucrative - looking at the United MileagePlus site, their one-way fares are 25k points for flights over 700mi. That's not a good deal; you're better off purchasing through the chase portal. Right? Or am I missing something?
I almost always just purchase through the chase portal, but I almost exclusively use points for domestic airfare.
The cost per point calculation isn't that hard.
Southwest, if that's an option, usually has lower-point flights than the same routes on other airlines.
The standard award deals through united aren't that great. The saver award one way price is 12.5k points one-way, which depending on the flight can be a pretty good deal. 57k one way business class to Europe is also pretty nice.