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Hi Travel Junkies,
Just a heads up, next Wednesday (April 5) is the last day to apply for the the American Express Starwood cards and receive their limited time offer of 35,000 bonus Starpoints.
NOTE: This bonus is no longer active as of April 5th, 2017.
The standard offer on these cards is only 25,000 bonus points, so the 35,000 bonus Starpoints is a fantastic opportunity to earn a large chunk of this valuable rewards currency.
Here are the details of the offer for the personal version of the card:
- Earn 25,000 SPG Starpoints after spending $3,000 in the first three months with the card
- Earn 10,000 SPG Starpoints after spending an additional $2,000
- $95 annual fee is waived for the first year
- 5 nights and 2 stay credits toward elite status
- Earn SPG Gold status when you spend $30,000 in a calendar year
- Offer expires April 5, 2017
The business version is slightly different:
- Earn 25,000 SPG Starpoints after spending $5,000 in the first three months with the card
- Earn 10,000 SPG Starpoints after spending an additional $3,000
- $95 annual fee is waived for the first year
- 5 nights and 2 stay credits toward elite status
- Earn SPG Gold status when you spend $30,000 in a calendar year
- Sheraton Club Lounge Access
- Offer expires April 5, 2017
The Amex Starwood cards have been a 10xT favorite for a very long time because of their ability to score some amazing hotel deals or be transferred to more than a dozen airline partners. As an added bonus, you receive a 5,000 point bonus for every 20,000 SPG Starpoints transferred to partner airlines.
Personally, I have been spending most of my SPG Starpoints on high-end hotel bookings in Europe lately. Those private balconies and multi-room suites just can’t be beat.
10xT Co-Founder Curtis Rummel also just cashed in a some SPG Starpoints to book his honeymoon at the Westin Siray Bay Resort in Phuket.
I personally have both versions of this card (personal & business) and put most of my non-category spend on them. If you enjoy high-end hotels and the flexibility to transfer points to airlines, I highly recommend you do the same.
This offer is only valid through Wednesday, April 5th so, if you are planning to get these cards, now is the time.
Happy Travels,
Bryce
New to the world of points and miles? The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is the best card to start with.
With a bonus of 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of account opening. , 5x points on travel booked through the Chase Travel Portal and 3x points on restaurants, streaming services, and online groceries (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs), this card truly cannot be beat for getting started!
Editors Note: Opinions expressed here are author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
Editors Note: Opinions expressed here are author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
bonus points
after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.
Chase Ultimate Rewards® Points
after you spend $4,000 in 3 months
Venture Miles
after you spend $4,000 in purchases in the first 3 months.
Membership Rewards® Points
after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months. Terms apply.