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Also: Why you should never close your cards before the one-year mark [TPG]( Feb 21, 2020 CELL PHONE PROTECTION Aside from opportunities to earn [loads of points and miles]( many credit cards offer a number of top-notch perks, from [trip protection]( to [car rental coverage](. Today, I want to hone in on a little-known (but potentially valuable) benefit: [automatic cell phone protection](. With many top smartphones coming along with price tags of $1,000 and up, this growing perk can certainly be worth adding to the mix. It's available with a number of popular cards, including: - [Ink Business Preferred℠Credit Card]( - [IHG® Rewards Club Premier Credit Card]( Wondering how to take advantage yourself? See [our detailed guide]( for a full list of benefits, coverage terms and more. Meanwhile, if you don't have one of the included cards, [this offer]( could net you some decent savings, too. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large 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. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page.]( [Why you should never close your credit cards before the one-year mark]( You might find yourself ineligible for future bonuses, have applications denied or worse. [Read more]( [First look at the Amex Centurion Lounge in Charlotte]( With a beautifully appointed space, delicious food and a slew of amenities, you may not want to leave. [Read more]( [6 great cruises that will take you to the Maldives]( The Maldives is not a major destination for cruise ships, but it's definitely an interesting way to visit. [Read more]( [The refreshed 757 offers the best economy seats in United’s fleet]( For now, the airline isn’t assigning these aircraft to a particular route until about two days before departure. [Read more]( [The 2 reasons I don’t use Marriott mobile check-in]( A number of chains let you check in via your phone, but there isn’t much benefit in doing so. [Read more]( TIP OF THE DAY While Florence and Rome will always be alluring, [these Italian "hidden gems"]( are worth adding to your itinerary, too. News you can use • [What are points and miles worth? February 2020 monthly valuations]( • [Frequent flyer Q&A: Agustin Aguero, from Buenos Aires]( • [It’s worth your time: A review of Air Canada business class on the Boeing 777-300ER]( • [Kelp jerky, $60 naps and so many gym classes I got banned: My stay at the Equinox Hotel]( • [Using the wrong name cost me $500 — reader mistake story]( • [The 3 best Disney World character meals you’ve never heard of — and how to book them]( • [Virginia will get its largest cruise ship ever as Carnival expands]( • [Credit card showdown: United Business Card vs. United Explorer Business Card]( • [How to earn and maximize 100,000 Delta SkyMiles]( • [A look at the high-end gifts sent to Amex Centurion cardholders]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:info@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA Changed your mind? You can [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [thepointsguy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2020