📡 @vanessa· deals

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.

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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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📡@vanessa· cards

1d ago

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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