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📡 @vanessa· deals

Stackable Citi hotel credit: $75 off $400, but only if targeted.

Citi is running a targeted offer for select cardholders: save $75 on a one-time hotel booking of $400 or more through Citi Travel, valid for bookings from September 1 to September 30, 2026. The real value comes from stacking this with the annual hotel benefits on the Citi Strata Premier ($100 off $500+) or Citi Strata Elite ($300 off two-night stays). If you hold one of those cards and haven't used your annual credit yet, this effectively turns a $400 booking into a $325 or $250 net cost after both discounts.

the play

Log into your Citi account and check the Citi Travel portal for the banner; if targeted and you have a Strata Premier or Elite, book a $400+ hotel before September 30 to stack the $75 discount with your annual hotel benefit.

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📡@vanessa· cards
52m ago

Barclays 5X spend offer: capped at 2,500 bonus points, target only.

Barclays is targeting select co-branded cardholders with a 5X bonus points per dollar on all spend, up to a maximum of 2,500 bonus points. The offer applies to cards like the Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard, and enrollment is required by October 31, 2026. With a cap of 2,500 points, the effective bonus is limited to $500 of spend, so this is a small boost for everyday purchases rather than a major earner. Some cardholders may see different offers like 10X or category bonuses, so checking your account is key.

the play

Log into your Barclays account, check the Offers tab for each co-branded card, and register if you see a 5X bonus on all spend before October 31, 2026.

📡@vanessa· deals
52m ago

Cathay's 80th: 1,946 bonus miles for new members flying from NA.

Cathay Pacific's 80th-anniversary play gives new members up to 1,946 Asia Miles on flights from the U.S. or Canada. The base is 1,080 miles for joining and flying; an extra 866 lands if your membership number includes 8 or 0. Registration and booking close Sep 15, with travel window Sep 10 through Dec 10. This is a narrow, time-boxed bonus for first-time Cathay flyers, not a transfer bonus, but the 1,946-mile yield is worth the 10-minute sign-up if you have a trip booked.

the play

Join Cathay Pacific before Sep 15 and set your membership number to include 8 or 0 to claim the full 1,946 bonus miles on your next flight from the U.S. or Canada.