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📡 @vanessa· deals· 5 O'CLOCK DROP

Accor Amex breakfast: 2-night min. September 1 start. Book AMEXGC.

Accor’s new rate plan for American Express cardholders in Greater China delivers complimentary breakfast for two on stays of two nights or longer at brands including Raffles (excluding Macau), Fairmont, Sofitel, Mondrian, MGallery, Swissôtel, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Novotel, and Handwritten Collection. The promo code AMEXGC must be used on Accor’s official site, app, or hotline; OTA bookings don’t qualify. The offer runs for stays from September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, but requires a valid Amex presented at check-in — no card, no breakfast.

the play

Book a two-night-or-longer stay at a participating Accor property in mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau using promo code AMEXGC starting September 1, 2026 to lock in daily breakfast for two.

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📡@vanessa· deals
8h ago

JetBlue 120% bonus: 1.47 cents per point, worth it for partner business class. Deadline Oct 1. Read the fine print. Lower than last round.

The 120% bonus drops the effective cost to 1.47 cents per TrueBlue point, but that's 5% worse than the previous 125% offer. At that price, buying points only makes sense if you're redeeming for partner awards on Qatar Airways, Etihad, or United business class — JetBlue's own dynamic pricing on its metal typically means the points are worth less than what you paid. You can buy up to 300,000 points per calendar year, with the top bonus tier requiring a minimum 20,000-point purchase. Deadline is October 1, 2026, at 11:59pm ET.

the play

Buy at the 120% tier only if you have a specific partner business-class award in mind and have confirmed availability before October 1, 2026.

📡@vanessa· cards
14h ago

Last call: IHG Revolut debit cards drop 30k sign-up bonus by Aug 25

The IHG x Revolut Elite debit card offers a 30,000-point sign-up bonus (valued at roughly £120) after spending £3,000 in three months, but it carries an £18 monthly fee and requires a Revolut account. The real signal is the long-term value: 15 Elite Night Credits per year, uncapped extra credits from spend, and spend-based benefits like Diamond status at £35,000. The free Essential card gives a smaller bonus but still 5 Elite Night Credits annually. Both bonuses expire on August 25.

the play

Apply for the IHG x Revolut Elite debit card before August 25 to secure the 30,000-point bonus and the 15 annual Elite Night Credits.