American Express cardholders who are part of the Blue Savings Program can currently receive a 20% discount on baskets, gourmet treats gifts when shopping with 1-800-Baskets.com. You also receive a $10 electronic savings pass to be used on future purchases.
This offer is valid through March 31, 2011 and can be used with the following Blue Savings Program cards:
American Express cardholders and members of Membership Rewards can receive the North Face Denali Jacket for 16,600 points, which is a savings of 2,100 points. This offer is good until February 28, 2011 or while supplies last.
The North Face Denali Jacket is a popular year round fleece jacket that is made of Polartec 300 series fleece treated with durable water-repellent finish.
The Membership Rewards Program is available with the following cards:
American Express (R) Preferred Rewards Gold Card
Platinum Card(R) from American Express
Cardholders of the United Mileage Cards can earn miles when they purchase cell phone plans or accessories through Mileage Plus Wireless. Here are the ways to earn:
Cardholders earn 5,000 Mileage Plus Miles with the purchase of any cell phone and rate plan with every major wireless service provider. You can also earn 5,000 miles with a qualified contract extension and 10 miles for every dollar spent on wireless accessories.
Most any phone and accessory is available to choose from. Here are some examples of the cell phones that are available:
American Express Selects is offering cardholders a discount of 25% off tickets to the SF Playhouse live theater until December 31, 2011. The tickets need to be purchased with an American Express card to receive the discount, but any Amex card will qualify.
Use the following American Express cards to receive the discount on tickets:
Marriott Rewards cardholders can earn 1,000 bonus points while staying at the Courtyard Indianapolis until February 12, 2011.
This bonus offer is available any day of the week.
The Rewards program is available for the Marriott Rewards Credit Card by Chase.
Members of Delta SkyMiles can earn up to 2,011 bonus miles at over 800 LaQuinta Inn and Suites locations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. This offer is valid through March 31, 2011. You do need to also be a LaQuinta Returns member to be eligible for this offer.
For your first qualifying stay, you will receive 500 total miles; the second qualifying stay you receive 1000 miles and for the third stay and each qualifying stay thereafter you receive 2011 miles.
Guests also receive free high speed internet and free Bright Side Breakfast when staying at LaQuinta Inn and Suites.
The following credit cards include the SkyMiles program:
U.S. Bank offers a number of different types of rewards cards, but the FlexPerks Cash Rewards Visa allows cardholders to earn cash back for all purchases. Is there anything about this card that sets it apart from other cash rewards cards that are available?
Fees
U.S. Bank FlexPerks Cash Rewards Visa has an introductory APR of 0% on balance transfers for the first 6 months. The APR for purchases can range from 13.99% to 23.99%. There is no annual fee for this credit card.
Cash Rewards
Cardholders earn 3% cash back on all gas purchases for the first 90 days and 1% cash back on all other purchases. There is no limit on the amount of rewards that can be earned and they don’t ever expire.
U.S. Bank Shopping Mall
Cardholders of the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Cash Rewards Visa can also earn points by using their card at the U.S. Bank Shopping Mall where you can find special savings and discounts from hundreds of merchants.
Redeeming Rewards
Cash back from purchases can be redeemed in $5 increments with a minimum redemption of $20. As soon as your rewards have reached $20 you can redeem them. You can choose to redeem your cash rewards as a deposit directly into your U.S. Bank checking, savings or money market account, or you can choose a U.S. Bank Rewards Card or statement credit.
Conclusion of Credit Card Detectives
Although the 3% gas cash back reward is a nice reward, it’s only available for the first three billing cycles of card ownership. After that, all purchases receive a 1% cash back reward, which isn’t the best cash reward available. If you’re looking for a card with a 0% balance transfer APR and no annual fee as well as a flat cash back rate, this card may be for you. If you’re interested in earning miles or a significant amount of cash back for your credit card purchases, there are better cash back and miles rewards cards available.
Cardholders of the United Mileage Cards can receive bonus award miles for every dollar spent at Drugstore.com on health and beauty products. If you spend up to $100, you will earn 5 award miles; more than $100 you will earn 10 award miles for each $1 that is spent.
Members of the Blue Savings Program with American Express that frequent Dunkin’ Donuts for their daily lattes or donuts can earn a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts card for every 4 times that you shop at a Dunkin’ Donuts in a calendar month.
Cardholders will need to use either the Blue from American Express®, Blue Cash® from American Express, Blue Sky from American Express(SM), or Blue Sky(SM) Preferred from American Express Card and make the purchases with one of these cards. More than one card can be enrolled but you do need to enroll at americanexpress.com/bluedining. The offer is valid until 03/31/2011.
Credit cards that are part of the Blue Savings Program include the following:
The Fred Meyer Rewards MasterCard is issued by U.S. Bank National Association and is part of the Kroger Personal Finance group. The Kroger Personal Finance group offers credit cards, gift cards, prepaid cards, pet insurance, credit monitoring services and ID Theft Protection. These other financial services are generally available for a low monthly fee. Let’s take a look at the Fred Meyer Rewards MasterCard and uncover whether this card is for you.
Fees
The APR is based upon credit worthiness and can range from 13.99%-23.99% and an introductory rate of 5.99% on balance transfers for the first 9 billing cycles. There is no annual fee for the Fred Meyer Rewards MasterCard.
Rewards Program
Cardholders earn double rewards points on each dollar spent at Fred Meyer stores as well as 1 point for each dollar spent anywhere else. Additionally, cardholders receive a 5¢ per gallon discount at Fred Meyer Fuel Centers when using the Fred Meyer Rewards MasterCard.
The table below gives you an example of what can be earned in a typical 13 week Rewards cycle:
Conclusion of the Detectives
The Fred Meyer Rewards MasterCard is a great card for shoppers of Fred Meyer Stores or Fred Meyer Fuel Centers. You will still earn rewards points from other purchases, but the rewards are redeemed in the form of a rebate that can be used either at Fred Meyer Stores or Fuel Centers. If you don’t live near these stores, you will not find much use for a rebate nor will you accumulate as many reward points.
If you are a frequent shopper at Fred Meyer Stores though, you can earn a considerable amount of points as well as save 5 cents per gallon on fuel at Fred Meyer Fuel Centers.