Last week, I wrote about how the Amex Platinum card polarizes opinions owing to its high annual fee and credits. However, there are rumors that the Chase Sapphire Reserve card may also be ripe for change. That and more, as we round up some of the stories from this week.
Rumored Chase Sapphire Reserve Changes: Higher Annual Fee?
As per a conversation on Reddit, it seems like a Chase rep accidentally leaked that fact that changes could be ushered in to the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card, with new benefits and a much higher annual fee.
100,000 Ultimate Rewards points on the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card ending soon…
The Chase Sapphire Preferred card is currently offering a welcome bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points. This offer is about to end soon on May 15, 2025.
Win up to 1 million points & free nights: Marriott Bonvoy Roulette offer
You got to be lucky, but worth trying nevertheless. If you win, you could win 1 Million Marriott Bonvoy points, in addition to free nights at properties in the US.
Massive Marriott Bonvoy welcome bonuses ending soon…
In addition to the contest, you can also earn massive amounts of Marriott Bonvoy points via limited time credit card offers. Two Amex cards and 1 Chase card is offering limited time welcome bonus offers. You can earn up to 185,000 points or 3 free night certificates and 50,000 points.
Danny DealGuru: World of Hyatt Adds Limit on Transferred Awards
As per Danny DealGuru, Hyatt is making a negative change to the ability to gift Hyatt awards to others. You can transfer Guest of Honor Awards, Suite Upgrade Awards, Club Lounge Access Awards and Free Night Awards to another Hyatt member.
It seems like this benefit may be abused by some, so it’s no surprise that Hyatt now saying that starting June 7, you can only receive up to a maximum of 10 awards per calendar year.
I’ve been using this feature over the years, primarily to book Hyatt stays for other family members. This change won’t affect me much since I’ve never really hit the 10 night mark each year.
New Platinum Card Bonuses
If you qualify, then you can currently earn up to 150,000 Membership Rewards points with these credit cards bonuses on the Amex Platinum Card with Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley.
Morgan Stanley Platinum Card – 150,000 Membership Rewards points
Charles Schwab Platinum Card – 125,000 Membership Rewards points
If you qualify, then you can also earn some fantastic business credit cards by American Express. You can earn up to 200,000 Membership Rewards points and a $500 credit on the Business Platinum Card. On the Business Gold Card, you can earn a welcome bonus of 150,000 Membership Rewards points and enjoy a 0% intro APR.
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Your Hyatt description is incorrect. You will only be able to RECEIVE 10 per year, there will still be no limit to how many you can transfer.
“As of June 7, 2025, a Member may be gifted a maximum of ten (10) transferred awards per calendar year in accordance with the process described above. This restriction applies only to the receipt of transferred gift awards. Members remain able to transfer as many eligible awards as they choose.”
Thanks! Updated it.