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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 10h

PSA: the Chase Sapphire Reserve changes hit tomorrow:

➡️1.5x travel redemption → 1x
➡️$795 AF kicks in on next card renewal
➡️$1,100+ credits begin
➡️Points earned BEFORE tomorrow keep 1.5x redemption through 2027

Is yours still worth keeping?

Answer is here → www.joinkudos.com/blog/chase-s...

Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 1d

New: This biz card just added a $150/year Squarespace credit. It almost covers the basic plan ($16/mo) or 6 months of core plan ($23/mo). Enrollment required.

Here's a list of all the credits this card offers, which more than pay for the annual fee!

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 1d

Your Bilt Rewards just got more valuable. Starting Jan 2026, if you're already earning Bilt Points on rent, you'll automatically start earning $50 in Bilt Cash for every 25,000 points. Use it at 40,000+ merchants - restaurants, hotels, fitness. $1 = $1. Simple.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 4d

Pro tip: the Platinum Amex offers a complimentary Walmart+ membership ($98/year), which comes with Paramount+ for free ($60/year value). A lot of people don't realize this.

How to unlock this perk in 5 min:

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Amex Platinum: Get Free Paramount+ via Walmart+ ($59.88)

Your Amex Platinum includes free Walmart+ ($98) AND Paramount+ ($59.88). Discover how to unlock $179.88 in overlooked benefits and offset your annual fee.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 5d

This credit card trick will save you $180-$300/year:

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 5d

Treat your wallet this October with our Flash Boost! There are 11 days left to earn up to 9% back at travel sites + $20 when you sign up for Kudos w/ code GET20 and make your first eligible Boost purchase of $30+

Ends 10/31! No tricks. Just extra cash 🎃

www.joinkudos.com/blog/october...

October Flash Boost: Up to 9% Back on Travel & Shopping

Get up to 9% back at Expedia, Hotels.com, and 13+ merchants this October with Kudos Flash Boost. Stack with your credit card rewards through October 31st.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 5d

PSA:

If you got your CSR before June 23, 2025:

→ Transfer your points NOW to lock in the 1.5x portal rate
→ Grandfathered rate good until Oct 26, 2027
→ After that, you're stuck with the new "Points Boost" variable rates

Don't miss this window to preserve your points' value!

Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 NEW card alert! Our expert review of the AAdvantage Globe: 90K miles, $350/year for 4 lounge passes, companion cert & status perks. The sweet spot between Platinum ($99) & Executive ($595). Launch bonuses = historically best 👀

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Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Just Launched: 90K Bonus Review

Want American Airlines lounge access without the $595 Executive card? The new Globe card ($350) offers 90K miles, 4 passes + credits. Worth it?

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 9d

Bilt + Gopuff collab just dropped and it's super useful 🔥

🔄 Pay with Bilt Points, cards, or both
💳 Stack with other credit cards + earn Bilt Points
⚡ 15-min delivery
2️⃣ Double points on Rent Day (1st of the month)

Time to start ordering midnight snacks 🛒

www.joinkudos.com/blog/bilt-go...

Bilt + Gopuff: Order Groceries With Points in 15 Minutes

Bilt Rewards now lets you order groceries through Gopuff with 15-minute delivery. Pay with points, credit cards, or both—and stack rewards on every order.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 Nov 6 only: Bank of America drops +2% cashback on ALL purchases (up to $2,500/card). Stack with Kudos Boost to double-dip on rewards. This is your sign to jumpstart your holiday shopping💰

www.joinkudos.com/blog/bank-of...

Bank of America More Rewards Day 2025: Extra 2% Back

On November 6, 2025, Bank of America cardholders can earn an extra 2% cash back or 2x points/miles on up to $2,500 in purchases per card. Learn how to stack it with Kudos Boost for even more value.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 11d

No more choosing between transferable points OR hotel loyalty. Rove Miles just launched bookings that earn BOTH + elite benefits + credit card rewards on the same stay. 10x miles through Oct 31.

Triple-dip is finally real.

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Triple-Dip Hotel Rewards: Rove Miles Changes Everything

Rove Miles now lets you earn transferable points, hotel loyalty points, elite status benefits, AND credit card rewards on the same booking. 10x promo through Oct 31.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 15d

FREE Cava elite status if you have airline/hotel status. Apply by Nov 23 → earn 12% back in loyalty points + stack with credit cards rewards for 16-32% total. Valid through 2026 🔥🥗

www.joinkudos.com/blog/cava-st...

Cava Status Match: Free Elite + 32% Back with Cards

Get free Cava Sun status by matching elite status from airlines, hotels, or retailers. Stack with credit cards for up to 32% back. Status lasts through 2026.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, and we've got the easiest savings unlock for you to save over $60 with your credit card points.

Don't sleep on this ⤵️

www.joinkudos.com/blog/prime-d...

Prime Day 2025: Save 40% with Amex & Discover Points

Stack up to 40% off on Amazon Prime Day (Oct 7-8, 2025) using American Express and Discover credit card points. Learn how to maximize your Prime Day savings.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 24d

Business class to Europe for 50K points?

Flying Blue's 20% transfer bonus is live through Oct 31, and these bonuses only happen once a year now.

Stack with monthly Promo Rewards for even better deals👀

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Amex Flying Blue 20% Bonus: Europe Flights from 50K

Transfer Amex points to Flying Blue with a 20% bonus through Oct 31, 2025. Fly business class to Europe from just 50K points plus fees.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 25d

The Spirit Airlines credit card now includes 2 free checked bags per flight, and the card has a $79 annual fee.

At $35-65 per bag, you save $90+ per round trip.

The card for itself in one flight!

An underrated card ⏬

www.joinkudos.com/blog/spirit-...

Spirit Card: 2 Free Checked Bags Worth the $79 Annual Fee?

Spirit Airlines credit card now includes two free checked bags per flight. At $79/year, it pays for itself in one trip. Review the math and benefits here.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 26d

Your credit card could pay your vet bills.

The Nibbles Pet Credit Card does:

$10k pet insurance
3% back on pet spending

Catch? Older pets with pre-existing conditions won't qualify.

Saves $676/year vs buying insurance separately.

All for a $0 annual fee.

www.joinkudos.com/blog/nibbles...

Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 26d

What's spookier than ghouls & ghosts?

Opening your card statement after Halloween.com visits & haunted hayrides, to see you left $ in rewards on the table bc you used the wrong credit card.

Dream Wallet analyzes your spending to show which cards actually pay you back. The opposite of scary 🪦💸

Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 27d

Finally, a way to know if that credit card is actually worth it...before you apply!

Test Drive shows exactly how much ANY card would earn based on YOUR real spending.

No applications, no credit pulls.

Test drive 3,000+ cards in 30 seconds →

www.joinkudos.com/blog/stop-gu...

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 29d

⏰ You've only got 4 days left!

Our September Flash Boost ends Tuesday, Sept. 30th ‼️

It's your last chance for up to 30% cashback + boosted rewards at amazing stores 🔥

Stack your Flash Boost before these wild rates vanish ⤵️

www.joinkudos.com/my-wallet/bo...

Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · 29d

Southwest will launch a rewards debit card (official details TBD)

It could fill a gap for travelers who prefer debit over credit.

No official details yet, but based on similar products, expect basic airline rewards without annual fees.

What we know now ⤵️

www.joinkudos.com/blog/southwe...

Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · Sep 25

Capital One lets you ERASE travel purchases after buying them.

Book a $500 flight, delete it with 50k miles. Hotels, Airbnb, Uber. Everything qualifies.

90 days to decide.

Insane perk ⚡️

www.joinkudos.com/blog/how-doe...

Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · Sep 24

Bitcoin rewards just went mainstream 🔥

➡️ Fold dropped a 3.5% Bitcoin credit card (no fees)

➡️ Chase is adding crypto to Ultimate Rewards in 2026

When JP Morgan embraces Bitcoin, the game has changed...

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · Sep 24

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Capital One adds Japan Airlines as a transfer partner!

🎯 2:1.5 ratio + 30% bonus = nearly 1:1
✈️ 27k miles economy to Tokyo
🗾 Access to Oneworld partners
⏰ Bonus ends Oct 22

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Capital One Adds JAL Transfer Partner + 30% Bonus

Capital One adds Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, and I Prefer Hotels as new transfer partners. Limited-time 30% JAL transfer bonus through October 22, 2025 makes transfers nearly 1:1 ratio.

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · Sep 23

Wait, a DEBIT card that earns up to 10% cash back? 🤯

Traditional banks could never 💅

Behold, the Future Card 👀

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Kudos Smart Wallet @joinkudos.bsky.social · Sep 23

This premium card's fees just jumped 29% to $895 💳

New perks sound amazing:

$600 hotel credit, $400 dining, $300 retail.

But before you get excited about "free" money, ask: will YOU actually use the credits?

Kudos can help you make the decision:

www.joinkudos.com/blog/amex-pl...

Amex Platinum 2025: Worth the $895 Fee Increase?

The Amex Platinum Card jumps to $895 annually with new hotel, dining, and Lululemon credits. We analyze if you should keep, downgrade to Gold, or switch cards based on your spending patterns and the r...

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