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😯 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.

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Tiffany Eastham
June 22, 2025

Good morning from New York! While I dodge these fast-walking, fast-talking New Yorkers, let’s get down to (travel) business from this past week. 👇

🥂 Capital One unveiled a brand new lounge at New York JFK’s Terminal 4 this week — and it looks nice.

➡ There’s currently a nice lineup of transfer bonuses you don’t want to miss. 

🎥 Learn how to use Airbnb like a pro (and book them with points!) in this week’s YouTube video.

🏆 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 — 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.

Here’s a peek at some of these new benefits:

  • 8x points per dollar on travel booked through the bank’s 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. 😬

💡 Pro Tip: If you apply for the current version of this card or upgrade from its younger sibling by June 23, you’ll be grandfathered into the $550 annual fee for the first year. After that, the annual fee rises to $795.

Double plus — we’re also getting a brand new business version of this card, if that’s more your style.

There is so much more to say about this refreshed version (that I can’t say here 🙃), 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.

👀 This Week’s Must-Reads

How to Use This Premium Card’s Coveted Hotel Credit

Here’s how to get the most from your card’s $200 hotel credit, stack perks, and book luxury stays for less.

There’s 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 it’s the best business card for your wallet.

Beginner’s 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 it’s worth it (and when it’s not).

🌍 Week in Review

That’s all for this action-packed week. Enjoy your first official weekend of SUMMER ☀️

Love you, bye 😘

With contributions by McKay Moffitt