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Also: 12 sustainable destinations to spend your dollars in 2024 April 22, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( How to qualify for the welcome bonus by Caroline Tanner, News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] As I bid adieu until my next newsletter rotation, I leave you with some practical knowledge to aid in your points and miles journey. When I started at TPG nearly three years ago, I had virtually zero experience with the points and miles game, and thus have relied on the expertise of my wonderful TPG colleagues to learn as I go. One colleague I consider to be an expert among experts is senior writer Katie Genter, from whom I learn something every time we interact. She wrote a [helpful guide on ways to meet the spending requirements]( on a new card to earn the welcome bonus. If you are new to the world of points and miles, you may not be aware that many travel credit cards offer [welcome bonuses for new cardholders]( who reach a certain spending threshold within a specific time period. While welcome bonuses are generally an easy way to [earn a lot of points quickly,]( here are three things to keep in mind: - Recognize that the amount of spending required to earn the welcome bonus might exceed the amount you typically spend in a few months. - Before you open a new card, be sure to read the fine print to [verify your eligibility]( for the sign-up bonus or welcome offer. It would be a bummer to open a new card only to find out later that you didn’t qualify for the welcome bonus. - Also, know that paying the card’s annual fee does not count toward the minimum spending required for the bonus, while some purchases will not count either (like purchasing traveler’s checks or gift cards with [The Platinum Card® from American Express](. As you keep those tips in mind, here’s more information about making the most of your credit cards: - [10 ways to meet the spending requirements and earn the bonus on a new card]( - [Credit cards that offer instant card numbers upon approval]( - [The best increased card offers to sign up for this month]( - [6 common mistakes to avoid when using a cash-back credit card]( Until we meet again, feel free to follow my travels on [Instagram](. Caroline Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: FAJRUL ISLAM/GETTY IMAGES. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Earn 175K Hilton Honors bonus points Earn 175k Hilton Honors bonus points after you use the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card to make $8,000 in purchases in the first six months of card membership. Cardmembers can also enjoy complimentary Gold status and get up to $240 back each year on eligible Hilton purchases with your Hilton Honors American Express Business Card. Terms apply. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [Should you use a 0% APR card to cover an emergency?]( By using a 0% APR credit card to cover an emergency, you can defer interest and hopefully avoid it altogether. Here's what you need to know. [Read more]( [12 sustainable destinations to spend your dollars in 2024]( Traveling the world is no doubt one of the most tangible ways to bring the global community together. 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