Sep 15, 2026
North Carolina Has No Surcharge Law, But a Bill Capping Fees at 2% Is Sitting in Committee
HB13 would undercut Visa and Mastercard’s own caps. It hasn’t passed, and it hasn’t died either.
Sep 14, 2026
Ohio’s Surcharge Rules Only Cover the Government. Private Merchants Answer to No One in the State.
Ohio has real surcharge statutes, but they only regulate the state, county, and township offices charging you, not the store.
Sep 13, 2026
Pennsylvania Has No Credit Card Surcharge Law. The Bill That Would Have Changed That Just Died
HB1780 was tabled Sept. 8. Here is what actually governs credit card fees in PA right now, and how to spot a non-compliant one.
Sep 9, 2026
Chase Freedom Flex: What Changes on September 14 and September 20, 2026
Activate Q3 categories by Sep 14, then the card drops its 3% foreign transaction fee (and cell phone protection) on Sep 20.
Aug 16, 2026
Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Refresh: Annual Fee Jumps to $695 on August 23
The Citi AAdvantage Executive annual fee rises from $595 to $695 on August 23. Here is exactly what changed and whether the new credits are worth the extra cost.
Aug 15, 2026
Amex Adds 350+ New Hotels to Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection
Amex just added 350+ properties to Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, topping 3,400 hotels in 116 countries. Here’s what’s new and how the $600 credit works.
Aug 2, 2026
Priority Pass and LoungeKey members lose Sapphire Lounge access entirely on Aug 15. Here’s who’s unaffected, what it costs now, and where the lounges actually are.
Jul 16, 2026
New Chase Sapphire Lounge Opens at DFW: What Cardholders Get
Chase Sapphire Reserve, J.P. Morgan Reserve, and Ritz-Carlton cardholders get free access to the new 18,000-square-foot lounge at DFW Terminal D, plus two guests before a $27 fee kicks in.
Jul 10, 2026
Amex Membership Rewards Now Works With Apple Pay, But Don’t Make It Your Default
Points now redeem directly at Apple Pay checkout at about 0.7 cents each, roughly a third of what transfer partners can be worth. Here’s when it makes sense.
Jul 2, 2026
Citi Dividend Q3 2026: 5% Cash Back on Gas Stations and Home Improvement Stores (Activate Now)
Q3 2026 Citi Dividend categories are gas stations and home improvement stores at 5% through September 30. Key angle: the annual $6,000 cap works differently from Chase and Discover’s quarterly limits.
Jun 26, 2026
On July 1, Bilt Rewards offers up to 200% more Hilton Honors points on every transfer. Here is the math on whether it makes sense for your account.
Jun 13, 2026
Delta SkyMiles Amex Cards Get a Second Free Checked Bag and Rideshare Credit: What Changed in June 2026
Delta and Amex upgraded the full SkyMiles card lineup on June 4, adding a second free checked bag and a new $120 rideshare credit to the Gold card with no fee increases.
Jun 8, 2026
Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to Etihad Guest End June 29: What to Do With Your Points Now
American Express is permanently ending its MR transfer partnership with Etihad Guest on June 30. Here’s what to do with your points before the deadline closes.
Apr 7, 2026
Chase Sapphire Reserve WHOOP Offer: Get Up to $359 Back on a Fitness Wearable
CSR cardholders get $359 back on a WHOOP Life Membership Annual Plan. CSP cardholders get $100 on any WHOOP membership. Activate in Chase Offers before purchasing. Offer expires May 12, 2026.
Apr 5, 2026
Barclays AAdvantage Cards Move to Citi on April 24: Checklist for Cardholders
All Barclays AAdvantage Aviator and Platinum Select accounts migrate automatically to Citi on April 24, 2026. Earn rates and benefits stay the same. Three steps every cardholder must take now: cancel Barclays autopay, set up Citi online access April 27, and watch for a possible new card number.
Apr 1, 2026
Amex Account Shutdowns: What Triggered the March 2026 Wave and How to Protect Yourself
Buying group activity and heavy international spend drove the closures. Here’s whether your account is at risk.
Mar 22, 2026
Amex Platinum Fee Hits $895: Is It Still Worth It?
The fee increased at renewal from January 2, 2026. New credits were added. Honest math on who benefits.