We’re back with a quick, fun, episode about three credit cards (plus a few extra side discussions). Enjoy!
0:21 Heightened Amex Marriott Bonvoy Offers
- Brilliant: 200k for $6k in 6 months ($650 AF)
- Bevy: 175k for $5k in 6 months ($250 AF)
- Business: 5x 50k certs for $9k in 6 months ($125 AF)
- Available through referral
- Good write-up from Tim at FM with table summarizing supposed Chase cards that can limit eligibility of Amex welcome offers
- Bonus: Marriott Bonvoy Certs Can Now Be Topped off w/25k
05:40 Chase Hyatt Business 80,000
- Direct Link
- $10k min spend in 3 months
- $195 AF not waived first year
- 5 elite qualifying nights per $10k spend (better than 2 per $5k of personal version)
- Available through referral
- IS subject to 5/24
08:21 GolfCard
- thegolfcard.com
- HT OffByOne, DoC post, Forbes piece from Fall 2025
- 20,000 points after spending $4k in 3 months
- $250 AF not waived the first year
- Points are redeemable with partners
- “Might be one of the worst cards we’ve ever talked about on this show.”
- Coupon book with partners
- Has a waitlist, issued by Celtic Bank
