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šÆ Big changes are coming on Monday
This popular bank is shaking up the credit card world by announcing a major overhaul to a popular card, plus it's introducing a brand new card.
Tiffany Eastham
June 21, 2025
Good morning from New York! While I dodge these fast-walking, fast-talking New Yorkers, letās get down to (travel) business from this past week. š
š„ Capital One unveiled a brand new lounge at New York JFKās Terminal 4 this week ā and it looks nice.
ā” Thereās currently a nice lineup of transfer bonuses you donāt want to miss.
š„ Learn how to use Airbnb like a pro (and book them with points!) in this weekās YouTube video.
š Our Favorite Pick: Major overhaul to this popular travel card
The whole team was properly shook when this bank announced a complete revamp of its popular, premium travel card ā set to launch on Monday, June 23.
With this impending glow-up, cardholders will see over $2,700 in annual value, thanks to new earning rates, bigger statement credits, and refreshed lifestyle, dining, and travel perks.
Hereās a peek at some of these new benefits:
8x points per dollar on travel booked through the bankās portal
4x points on flights and hotels booked directly
A NEW $300 annual dining credit at eligible restaurants ($150 biannually)
Complimentary IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite Status (through December 31, 2027)
Plus MUCH more.
But to counter all of that? The annual fee is increasing to $795. š¬
š” Pro Tip: If you apply for the current version of this card or upgrade from its younger sibling by June 23, youāll be grandfathered into the $550 annual fee for the first year. After that, the annual fee rises to $795.
Double plus ā weāre also getting a brand new business version of this card, if thatās more your style.
There is so much more to say about this refreshed version (that I canāt say here š), so if you want ALL the details before this card is officially live on Monday, check out our breakdown of these new and exciting changes.
š This Weekās Must-Reads
 | How to Use This Premium Cardās Coveted Hotel Credit Hereās how to get the most from your cardās $200 hotel credit, stack perks, and book luxury stays for less. |
 | Thereās A New Business Card In Town: Is It Worth It? One of the top banks just released a new business card with luxury travel perks, generous earning rates, and big credits. Find out if itās the best business card for your wallet. |
 | Beginnerās Guide to Using This Popular Travel Portal Learn how to use this portal to book flights, hotels, and more with UR points. Plus, find out when itās worth it (and when itās not). |
š Week in Review
Monday: š¬ Iām guilty of a points and miles crime
Tuesday: š Get bonuses with Marriott and American Airlines
Wednesday: š A rare new transfer bonus to Aeroplan
Thursday: āļø Plan ahead for your July 4th travel day
Friday: š„ Business class to Europe is wide open
Thatās all for this action-packed week. Enjoy your first official weekend of SUMMER āļø
Love you, bye š
With contributions by McKay Moffitt