Credit card sign up and spending bonuses are a big part of my strategy to earn and burn points and miles. Last year credit cards and travel helped us earn a little over 857,000 points and miles and burn through a little over 1,734,000 points and miles for trips to destinations we could not have otherwise afforded. Below are some credit card offers that may help towards a “dream award” vacation. Please let me know if you don’t see a great offer listed here by emailing me at theweeklyflyer@gmail.com. Appreciate your help to share the best available offers.

Flexible Cards

1. Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard - 40,000 point bonus

• Apply for the Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard
• Earn 40,000 bonus miles if you make $1,000 or more in purchases in the first 90 days after account opening.
• 0% intro APR on purchases for the first 12 months after account opening. After that, variable APR, currently 14.99% or 18.99% depending upon your creditworthiness.
• Earn 2X miles on all purchases
• No mileage caps and no foreign transaction fees
• Get 10% of your miles back when you redeem for travel
• Use miles for a statement credit toward any airline purchase to any destination with no restrictions and no blackout dates
• Easily redeem your miles for statement credits toward flights, cruises, car rentals, hotels and more
• Complimentary Triplt Pro subscription – the mobile travel organizer that helps make traveling easier (an annual $49 value)
• Apply for the Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard

2. American Express® Premier Rewards Gold Card – 25,000 Bonus Points

• Apply for the American Express® Premier Rewards Gold Card
• Earn More: earn 25K Membership Rewards® points after you spend $2K during your first three months of Card membership; earn 15K points after you spend $30,000 within one calendar year
• Earn Fast: 3X points for flights booked with airlines, 2X points at US gas stations and US supermarkets, 1X points on other purchases. Terms and limitations apply.
• Use points for gift cards for dining, entertainment, and to shop over 300 of some of your favorite brands 
• Access to Benefits: Baggage Insurance Plan* when you travel, and shop with confidence with Extended Warranty* and Return Protection.*Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company
• Book two consecutive hotel nights through American Express Travel and receive $75 back at checkout. Restrictions may apply
• $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $175 
• Terms and Restrictions Apply
• Apply for the American Express® Premier Rewards Gold Card

3. American Express® Gold Card

• Apply for the American Express® Gold Card
• Access to Exclusive Benefits: Baggage Insurance Plan* when you travel, and shop with confidence with Extended Warranty* and Return Protection
• Use points for gift cards for dining, entertainment, and to shop over 300 of some of your favorite merchants
• Get discounts and low rates at hotels and resorts, plus a $75 hotel credit when you book through Gold Hotel Collection
• $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $125
• Terms and Restrictions Apply
• Apply for the American Express® Gold Card

4. The Business Gold Rewards Card® from American Express OPEN

• Apply for The Business Gold Rewards Card® from American Express OPEN
• Earn 50,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $5,000 in purchases on the Card in the first 3 months of Card membership†.
• Earn points even faster to get more rewards for your business.
• 3X points on airfare purchased from airlines. 2X points at US gas stations.
• Up to $100,000 in each category per year, then 1 point.
• Terms and limitations apply.
• Reduce travel costs, show appreciation for employees and clients, and offset everyday expenses by using points to get something back and grow your business.
• $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $175.
• †Apply online to qualify for this offer. See offer terms for details.
• Apply for The Business Gold Rewards Card® from American Express OPEN

5. Chase Sapphire Preferred – 40,000 bonus points

• Apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred®
• 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months- that’s $500 toward travel rewards!
• 2 points per dollar spent on travel and dining at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases
• Get 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when you redeem through Ultimate Rewards^SM
• No foreign transaction fees
• Receive a 7% Annual Points Dividend on all new points earned on purchases – even on points already redeemed
• 1:1 point transfer to leading frequent travel programs – that means 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points equal 1,000 partner miles/points
• Direct access to expert service advisors anytime
• Introductory Annual Fee of $0 the first year, then $95
• Apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred®

6. Ink Bold® Business Card – Earn 50,000 bonus points

• Apply for the Ink Bold® Business Card
• Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months from account opening.
• No interest charges because it’s a pay in full charge card.
• Earn 5X points per dollar in select business categories.
• 1:1 point transfer to leading frequent travel programs.
• No foreign transaction fees
• Direct access to a live service advisor anytime.
• $0 Intro Annual Fee for the first year, then $95.
• Apply for the Ink Bold® Business Card

  7. Ink Plus® Business Card – 50,000 bonus points

• Apply for the Ink Plus® Business Card
• Reward yourself with 50,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months from account opening
• With Ink Plus, you have the cash flow flexibility with the choice to pay over time or pay in full
• Earn 5X points per $1 on the first $50,000 spent annually at office supply stores, and on cellular phone, landline, internet, and cable TV services
• Earn 2X points per $1 on the first $50,000 spent annually at gas stations and for hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel
• No foreign transaction fees
• Free employee cards
• 1:1 point transfer to participating travel programs with no transfer fees
• Get 20% off travel redemptions when booked through Ultimate Rewards
• Apply for the Ink Plus® Business Card

8. Ink Cash® Business Card – Earn $200 cash back

• Apply for the Ink Cash® Business Card
• Earn $200 bonus cash back after you spend $3,000 in 3 months from account opening
• 5% cash back on the first $25,000 spent annually at office supply stores, and on cellular phone, landline, internet, and cable TV services
• 2% cash back on the first $25,000 spent annually at gas stations and restaurants
• 1% cash back on all other card purchases with no limit to the amount you can earn
• 0% introductory APR for 6 months on purchases and balance transfers
• No annual fee
• Apply for the Ink Cash® Business Card

  9.  The Platinum Card® from American Express – 25,000 Points

• Apply for The Platinum Card® from American Express
• Earn 25K Membership Rewards® points after you spend $2,000 during your first three months of Card membership
• Premium travel benefits: access over 600 lounges worldwide when you enroll in Priority Pass(TM)Select, no foreign transaction fees
• Receive up to $200 annually in a statement credit with the airline of your choice to use towards baggage fees, flight-change fees, in-flight food and beverage purchases and more
• 24/7 Platinum Card® Concierge service for assistance with reservations, travel, gifts, and more
• Entertainment benefits: get Advance Tickets before the public and access once in a lifetime events with By Invitation Only®
• Terms and restrictions apply
• Apply for The Platinum Card® from American Express

10. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN – 25,000 points

• Apply for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN
• Limited Time Offer: Get 25,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $5,000 in the first three months of Card membership
• Enroll and select a qualifying airline to receive up to $200 annually in statement credits for incidental fees, such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments, charged by the airline
• 20% Travel Bonus when using Membership Rewards® Pay with Points
• Take advantage of 40 premium benefits to help power your business
• Complimentary access to 600+ participating airport lounges through Priority Pass™ Select
• Business Platinum Concierge is like your own assistant, ready to help you with just about anything personal or professional, 24 hours a day
• Purchasing power that can adjust as your business evolves
• Terms & Restrictions Apply*
• Apply for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN

  11. Chase Freedom® Visa – $100 Bonus Cash Back

• Apply for the Chase Freedom® Visa
• This offer is for people with a good to excellent credit history which means, among other things, that your credit history is clear of bankruptcy and seriously delinquent accounts
• Earn $100 Bonus Cash Back after you make $500 in purchases in your first 3 months from account opening
• 0% Intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers
• 5% Cash Back on up to $1,500 spent between Apr 1 and Jun 30, 2013 at restaurants, movie theaters, and Lowe’s®
• You’ll enjoy new 5% categories every 3 months like gas stations, restaurants and Amazon.com. It’s free and easy to activate your bonus each quarter!
• Unlimited 1% Cash Back on all other purchases
• No annual fee and rewards never expire
• Review Post:
• How to get 5% cash back and a transfer to Ultimate Rewards points tutorial
• Apply for the Chase Freedom® Visa

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If you have any questions about offers presented within this site, just ask. I’m always available at theweeklyflyer@gmail.com. I would be happy to try and help you determine which offers are best for you.

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