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30% Hilton bonus: 1.3 cpp from MR, but only if you beat 0.5 cpp on the other end.

Amex MR to Hilton is at a 30% bonus through October 14, turning 1,000 MR into 2,600 Hilton points. At Hilton's frequent 0.5 cent per point sale price, that pegs 1 MR at 1.3 cents. The math works if you have a specific Hilton redemption that pushes above that 0.5 cpp floor -- otherwise, you are just buying points at a standard rate.

the play

Transfer Amex MR to Hilton by October 14 only if your target Hilton stay yields more than 0.5 cents per point in value.

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Qatar Airways 25% off Avios: book by Sep 14 or pay full price.

The 25% discount on Qatar Airways award flights cuts the Avios cost on select routes to/from Doha, including Singapore, Bucharest, and Manila. For Business Class to Europe, the net savings are real, but the booking fee of about S$350 each way (two segments) eats into value. Economy to Europe suffers from S$226.60 in taxes one-way, making the discount marginal unless cash fares spike. The math favors Business or First on the eligible routes.

the play

Book a Business Class award on a featured route like Singapore to Europe before September 14, 2026, and factor the S$350-per-segment booking fee into your cost-per-Avios calculation.

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18h ago

Mastercard BOGO beats Visa's 3-for-2 for short ITC stays.

If you hold a Mastercard World Elite or World Select card, two-night ITC stays are effectively BOGO โ€” the second night is free. That's 50% savings vs. Visa Infinite's 50% off the second night or third night free on three-night stays, which is 33% off. Both require direct booking and payment with the eligible card. Mastercard's offer runs through July 20, 2027 with blackout dates and property restrictions; Visa's through March 31, 2027. But ITC's own Stay 3 Pay 2 promo (with breakfast, through Nov 15, 2026) may undercut the card benefit โ€” so check the final rate.

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Compare the card offer against ITC's own Stay 3, Pay 2 promo with breakfast before booking directly with your eligible Mastercard or Visa Infinite.