Join travel professionals who never overpay for flights. Free account in 30 seconds.
Create Free AccountThe Pointify Journal
Points strategies, fare-deal breakdowns, and the stories behind the sweet spots — written by the team that watches award space all day. Updated every week.
All 541 postsPage 25 of 45
No-fee cards range from cash-back simplicity (Wells Fargo Active Cash 2%) to transferable-points anchors (Bilt Mastercard with 17 partners). The right no-fee card depends on whether you want points or cash. Here is the 2026 framework.
Amex business cards range from \$95 (Business Green) to \$895 (Business Platinum). Each targets different business spending patterns. Here is the 2026 framework for which Amex business card fits which business profile.
Most US households spend $5,000-$10,000+ on dining annually. The right card produces 100,000-200,000+ points/year on dining alone. Amex Gold (4x) leads for transferable points. Capital One Savor (4%) leads for cash back.
Most US households spend $4,000-$10,000+ on groceries annually. Amex Gold at 4x produces transferable points; Blue Cash Preferred at 6% produces cash back. Here is the 2026 framework for the strongest grocery cards.
Amex offers 3 Marriott Bonvoy co-brand cards: Brilliant ($650), Bevy ($250), and Business ($95). Each targets different traveler profiles. Here is the 2026 framework for which Amex Marriott card fits which traveler.
Amex Platinum at $895 leads on lounge access + 5x flights + transfer partners. Amex Gold at $325 leads on dining + groceries earning. Most points travelers eventually hold both.
Amex MR has 18+ international transfer partners. Citi ThankYou has uniquely AAdvantage access. For different traveler profiles, the right anchor differs.
Chase has Hyatt + United + Southwest exclusivity (uniquely Chase). Citi has AAdvantage access (uniquely Citi). For different points travelers, the right primary anchor differs.
Most travelers spend $500-$2,000+/year on Uber. Amex Platinum offers $200 Uber Cash; Amex Gold offers $120. Combined with 3x earning on Amex Green, the Uber-focused strategy produces $400+/year in benefits.
For international travelers, the 3 must-haves: 0% foreign transaction fees on every card, lounge access for transit, and transfer partner depth. The optimal stack: Amex Platinum + Sapphire Reserve + Bilt Mastercard.
Airline co-brand cards range from $0 (United Gateway) to $895 (Amex Platinum + United Club Infinite). The right card depends on which airline you fly. Here is the 2026 comprehensive comparison across all major US airlines.
Hotel co-brand cards range from $0 (IHG One Rewards Traveler) to $650 (Marriott Brilliant). The right card depends on which chain you stay at + whether you want auto-elite status. Here is the 2026 comprehensive lineup.
The Pointify Briefing
New posts, fare alerts, and points strategies — delivered weekly by the team that watches award space all day.
Weekly · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime