✈ What to Know About Amex's Bonus Restrictions & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: What we've learned about Delta, United status extensions [TPG]( Apr 6, 2020 ONE BONUS PER 'LIFETIME' Chase has its "[5/24 rule]( limiting the number of credit card bonuses a customer can obtain — American Express has a policy that's potentially [even more restrictive]( than that. Amex cards carry a [very important note]( in the welcome bonus terms and conditions, limiting cardmembers to earning that initial bounty "once per lifetime." It impacts all types of Amex cards, including these favorites: - [American Express® Gold Card]( - [American Express® Green Card]( - [The Platinum Card® from American Express]( So, what does that mean for you? We dig into the implications [right here]( but, fortunately, there are [plenty of alternatives]( available, as well — if you don't qualify for a welcome bonus with Amex, there's a good chance you'll be able to earn one with [another top card]( instead. -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.]( [Delta becomes the first US airline to extend elite status]( There are a lot of details to walk through — here’s what you need to know. [Read more]( [United extends elite status for all Premier members]( The carrier is adding flexibility to a range of other traveler perks, too. [Read more]( [How Delta, Hilton and Hyatt impressed me during a crisis]( It's about long-term trust — and faith in a brand and its loyalty program. [Read more]( [Donate to these 9 charities instead of buying flowers for Mother’s Day]( It’s an incredibly challenging time for people and animals all around the world — please click through and see how you can help. [Read more]( [Is it time for AAdvantage to once again follow Delta’s lead?]( At this point, the public backlash against any airline that doesn’t extend status would likely be insurmountable. [Read more]( News you can use • [The best Capital One credit cards of 2020]( • [So sweet: Review of Lufthansa business class on the 747-8 from New York to Frankfurt]( • [8 ways to be a more eco-conscious traveler]( • [Hilton and American Express donate up to 1 million free nights for medical workers]( • [Choosing the best credit card for American Airlines flyers]( • [American Airlines down to just 13 daily flights from NYC]( • [How far in advance should you book a flight?]( • [Waiting too long to redeem an annual award night certificate — reader mistake story]( • [What credit score do you need to get the Chase Sapphire Reserve?]( • [Lesser-known benefits of the American Express Business Platinum Card]( [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