Amex Platinum Card mistake, $600 Hotel credit guide, tourist dies at Disneyland & more…

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That mistake with the Digital Entertainment credit on the Amex Platinum Card may not make your credits get triggered each month. That and more as we recap stories we covered from the week gone by.

Don’t make this mistake with the Digital Entertainment Credit on the Amex Platinum Card

The Amex Platinum card has now enhanced its Digital Entertainment Credit benefit, by adding YouTube as one of their new partner brands that trigger the credit. However, you need to be careful about the method of purchase. Not all types of purchase methods trigger the credit, as one user found out the hard way.

Your complete guide to the $600 Hotel Credit on the Amex Platinum Card

While Amex has increase the amount of the credit from $400 to $600 each year, they’ve made a few tweaks to the terms and conditions as well. In this post, I dive deep into how the benefit works and how you can maximize the benefit during each year.

An exciting points transfer opportunity is on the way!

If you’re someone who has Bilt points, then a new exciting points transfer opportunity may be on the way for you. As per a leaked screenshot, it seems like you may soon be able convert your Rakuten rewards points into Bilt Rewards points.

Nobody in the tower! Government shutdown cripples air traffic control

As the Government Shutdown continues, it’s starting to show its impact on more essential services. As the gridlock continues to persist, how long will it be before it starts affecting travel at major airports around the country?

Targeted Amex Platinum Card upgrade offers, up to 125,000 points!

If you’re eligible, then Amex may be sending out targeted offers for existing Amex Gold cardholders to upgrade to the Amex Platinum Card. Some data points indicate upgrade offers showing up bonuses as high as 125,000 Membership Rewards points!

Disneyland guest dies during a ride at the Haunted Mansion

In a shocking turn of events, a Disneyland customer, enjoying a ride at the Haunted Mansion, suffered a cardiac arrest. Although medical teams rushed her to the hospital quickly, she wasn’t able to survive and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

90,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points & 0% Intro APR with these limited time offers!

For two credit cards that charge no annual fees, Chase is still offering amazing welcome bonuses of 90,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points, in addition to an intro 0% APR for the first year of card memebrship.

Why the Amex Platinum Card refresh is a turning point in the premium credit card market

In this post, I argue why Amex may have reshaped the premium credit card market for good and changed some of the rules of the game moving forward.

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