Weekly Review: February 6, 2021

On Feb 6, 2021

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I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!

On the points & travel front, this week we saw a refresh to the Amex Gold, Amex added dining and wireless credits to several cards, Marriott Bonvoy announced 2021 hotel category changes, Norwegian paused its rewards program, Delta devalued its SkyMiles program, JetBlue revealed the new Mint Suite and Mint Studio, and much more.

With that out of the way, here’s a recap of this week on the blog:

Featured Stories

Exciting Updates To Most-Overlooked Travel Card!

Rewards cards have been put to the test during the pandemic, given how much consumer behavior has changed. In this post I wanted to focus on a card that has not only maintained its value, but that I’d argue has actually become even more lucrative.

Temporary American Express Card Perks For 2021

It can be hard to keep track of all of the limited time perks being offered by Amex cards, given that they come in different forms — some don’t require registration, some are available through Amex Offers, and some are targeted.

Here’s a rundown of what’s currently being offered, broken down by type of card:

Brex Cash Frequently Asked Questions

The single best, new opportunity to earn points right now is with a no-fee Brex Cash account. Not only can you earn 110,000 bonus points (redeemable for 110,000 airline miles or $1,100), but you can get an account that will prove incredibly valuable for your business.

In this post I wanted to provide a consolidated list of Brex Cash FAQs, given all the questions we’ve received.