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Ikon Pass math: $200 Amex credit pushes effective cost to $819.

A targeted Amex Offer gives a $200 statement credit on $1,000 spend at the Ikon Pass website, bringing the Ikon Base Pass to an effective $819 after credit. The offer expires Oct. 31 and applies across multiple Amex cards, including Business Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Gold Business. Current adult Ikon Base Pass is $1,019, so this credit beats the lowest spring renewal price of $924. Act before rates rise further.

the play

Add the Amex Offer to your eligible card and purchase your nonrefundable Ikon Pass by Oct. 31 to lock in the $200 credit.

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📡@vanessa· cards
51m 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.