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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.

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Amex Platinum 185k test link: wait for the number, not the headline.

American Express is reportedly testing an as-high-as 185,000-point welcome offer on the consumer Platinum Card with an $11,000 spend requirement, a 10,000-point improvement over the current 175,000-point/$12,000 offer. But the variable 'as high as' language means you only learn your actual bonus after applying, and the headline may not be what you get. For a card with a premium annual fee, that uncertainty is a signal to pause until the offer is confirmed as a public, guaranteed target.

the play

Hold off on applying for the Amex Platinum until the rumored 185,000-point offer goes public with a fixed language, then check your actual offer in the application flow before accepting.

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Bilt Cash Expiry Fix: Blacklane Rides at 1:1 Value

Bilt Cash expires at year-end for balances over $100, but Blacklane redemptions offer a straight 1:1 value against real chauffeur costs. Platinum members get up to $150 per year, Gold $100, Base/Silver $50. Bookings made in 2026 for 2027 rides count. Stack with Citi Strata Elite's $200 Blacklane credit for extra value. This is better than redeeming Bilt points at 0.7 cpp.

the play

Use Bilt Cash to book a Blacklane ride before year-end, up to your status limit, and pair it with the Citi Strata Elite Blacklane credit if you hold that card.

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