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Data Point: Huge retention offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve

As per this data point, this cardholder was offered a sweet $400 statement credit as a retention bonus on the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.

The Points Pundit

December 10, 2025

Hilton Honors to launch a ‘secret’ elite tier level above Diamond Reserve

Hilton Honors will soon launch a 'secret' tier, one level above the Hilton Diamond Reserve level, called 'The Honors Society'.

The Points Pundit

December 5, 2025

“They’re garbage, we don’t want them” – New Trump travel ban blocks 19 countries, list could grow to 30

The newest Trump travel ban includes 19 countries primarily from West Asia and Africa, but the list could eventually grow to 30 countries.

The Points Pundit

December 3, 2025

Amex offering unique retention offers on the Amex Platinum Card

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The Points Pundit

December 1, 2025

Cool Amex Platinum Card benefit, new Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits, 4 cpp redemption, new Chase restrictions & more…

A cool Amex Platinum Card benefit saved the day for me, new Chase cards, a 4 cpp redemption, as we wrap up stories from the month of November.

The Points Pundit

December 1, 2025

Bypassing Chase welcome bonus restrictions, flight attendant goes missing, Chinese Immigration fiasco & more…

Can this trick help you bypass the latest welcome bonus restrictions by Chase? That and more as we round up stories from the week gone by.

The Points Pundit

December 1, 2025

What is the Value of WestJet Silver?

WestJet Silver is the entry level status for WestJet. However, it can be hard to quantify the value of the benefits extended by WestJet. This article will go through how to quantify the value of WestJet Silver.