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

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

#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

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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
• Newsletter
• Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected]

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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