Earn More Points with New Cards, Bonuses, and Challenges in 2025

Earn More Points with New Cards, Bonuses, and Challenges in 2025

Released Wednesday, 13th August 2025
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Earn More Points with New Cards, Bonuses, and Challenges in 2025

Earn More Points with New Cards, Bonuses, and Challenges in 2025

Earn More Points with New Cards, Bonuses, and Challenges in 2025

Earn More Points with New Cards, Bonuses, and Challenges in 2025

Wednesday, 13th August 2025
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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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Resources Mentioned

Credit Cards

Chris' Cards Page

Citi Strata Elite℠ (100,000 point offer)

Citi Strata℠

Citi Double Cash® Card

Citi Strata Premier℠ Card

U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card

Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card

American Express® Gold Card

The Platinum Card® from American Express

Bilt World Elite Mastercard® (Rates and Fees here)

Mesa Homeowners Card (Referral code: FCRGNB)

Nibbles Credit Card

Rakuten American Express® Card

Gemini Credit Card

Coinbase One Card

"Weird Al" Yankovic

Rakuten: Free $30 here

Airline & Hotel Challenges

Frequent Miler: Million Mile Madness Recap

Etihad: The Extraordinary Challenge

JetBlue: 25 for 25

JetBlue: TrueBlue Partner Passport Challenge

Choice Hotels: 1-Million Points Sweepstakes

ATH Podcast

Ep #228: Deep Dive on Citi Credit Cards and ThankYou Points (Best 2-Card Combo)

Ep #236: Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points

Ep #234: Earn Points on Mortgage, 100k+ Card Bonuses, New 4% Card, Devaluations and More

Southwest Cards Refresh

Mesa Homeowners Card

Membership

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Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

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

(05:24) 100K Welcome Offer

(10:42) U.S. Bank Card Changes

(15:48) Southwest Card Refresh

(17:27) How to Earn a Southwest Companion Pass

(20:10) Increased Bonuses on Marriott Bonvoy Cards

(21:33) Elevated Amex Welcome Offers

(23:56) Bilt Card & Benefits

(28:20) Mesa Homeowners Card for Mortgage Payments

(31:44) The Nibbles Card for Pets

(33:33) The New Rakuten Card

(36:08) Gemini Credit Card

(40:15) 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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