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#241: We cover new credit cards, increased welcome bonuses, and major changes to existing cards and their benefits. Plus, learn how to rack up thousands of points through airline and hotel challenges and giveaways.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/new-cards-increased-offers-points-challenges

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(00:51) Citi Strata Elite Card Perks & Earnings

(05:24) 100K Welcome Offer

(12:00) U.S. Bank Card Changes

(17:05) Southwest Card Refresh

(18:44) How to Earn a Southwest Companion Pass

(21:27) Increased Bonuses on Marriott Bonvoy Cards

(22:50) Elevated Amex Welcome Offers

(25:13) Bilt Card & Benefits

(29:43) Mesa Homeowners Card for Mortgage Payments

(33:07) The Nibbles Card for Pets

(34:56) The New Rakuten Card

(37:31) Gemini Credit Card

(41:38) The Coinbase One Card

(46:28) Etihad & Turkish Airlines Points Challenge

(48:50) Latest JetBlue Challenges

(56:15) Choice Hotel 1M Sweepstake

(57:07) Upcoming Changes to the Podcast

(57:58) Chris’ Birthday Request

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