Of all the U.S. carriers, Alaska Airlines has been the only one off the top of my head that did not include a free checked bag as a benefit of its co-branded credit card. Today that's changing. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Credit Card Now Includes Free Checked Bag
Bank of America
Targeted Offer: Get 25,000 Alaska Miles with New Checking Account
Bank of America is targeting high income customers with the opportunity to earn 25,000 bonus Alaska Airlines miles in return for opening a new checking account by July 31. But there are many, many … [Read more...] about Targeted Offer: Get 25,000 Alaska Miles with New Checking Account
Why 90,000 Virgin Atlantic Miles Are Worthless. Or Priceless. I’m Not Sure.
From the desk of the Devil's Advocate... I have to admit I'm conflicted. The past week has seen the return of the 90,000-mile signup bonus for the Virgin Atlantic MasterCard. The Conventional Wisdom … [Read more...] about Why 90,000 Virgin Atlantic Miles Are Worthless. Or Priceless. I’m Not Sure.
Why You Should Get an Alaska Airlines Credit Card
While on vacation I wrote two credit card reviews, including one arguing against the United Airlines credit cards and another arguing in favor of the Hyatt credit card. I mentioned a general pattern … [Read more...] about Why You Should Get an Alaska Airlines Credit Card
Bank of America Ending Alaska Airlines Debit Card
I just received a letter in the mail from Bank of America that the Alaska Airlines debit card will cease to exist on May 31, 2014. Many people have had trouble signing up for one lately, especially … [Read more...] about Bank of America Ending Alaska Airlines Debit Card
BofA Planning to Halt Sign-Ups for Alaska Debit Card?
Without anything more concrete to go on, this may just be a rumor, but rambro posted the information he got from a Bank of America call center employee who said that the bank will stop allowing new … [Read more...] about BofA Planning to Halt Sign-Ups for Alaska Debit Card?
500 Free Alaska Airlines Miles per Month with Bluebird
Bluebird now allows you to load money online using a debit card for free, up to $100 per day and $1,000 per calendar month. These limits are separate from the $1,000 per day and $5,000 per calendar … [Read more...] about 500 Free Alaska Airlines Miles per Month with Bluebird
Square Cash Might Work for Mile-Earning Debit Cards
I wrote yesterday afternoon about my first test of using Square Cash to unload a prepaid Visa gift card. Unfortunately, Square new what I was up to and refused to accept it. Had it worked, I would be … [Read more...] about Square Cash Might Work for Mile-Earning Debit Cards
Bank Reconsideration Phone Numbers for Credit Card Applications
One of the challenges of applying for new rewards credit cards is dealing with the reconsideration process. Those who apply for many cards at a time -- and do so on a regular basis throughout the year … [Read more...] about Bank Reconsideration Phone Numbers for Credit Card Applications
Is the Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card Gone for Good?
One Mile at a Time posted recently that the links to sign up for the Hawaiian Airlines credit cards -- issued by either Bank of Hawaii or Bank of America -- both stopped working and appeared to be … [Read more...] about Is the Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card Gone for Good?
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