Once-Rare Cell Phone Protection Now a Common Credit Card Perk
Cell phone protection used to be a rare side perk on credit cards, but in recent years it’s begun to show up as a standard benefit for many customers. Here’s why and how it can help.
Erin Hurd
Erin is a credit card and travel rewards expert at NerdWallet. Her work has been featured in Yahoo, Nasdaq, TheStreet, International Living, The Daily Reckoning, Personal Finance and FinanceBuzz. She's passionate about harnessing the power of credit card and loyalty rewards to travel the world. When she's not writing, she's planning her next adventure for her family of four using points and miles. Email: [email protected]
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Barclays Upromise Boosts Rewards Rate for Cards Linked to 529 Accounts
The Upromise Mastercard is one of a handful of credit cards that lets you funnel rewards directly into a 529 college savings account — and now, the card is becoming…
It’s Not Too Late to Reclaim Money ‘Lost’ to COVID Disruptions
When Dawne Novinger’s go-to gym in Portland, Oregon, was ordered to close amid COVID-19 shutdowns in spring 2020, she assumed she wouldn’t be charged the regular monthly fee. Surprised to see…
AmEx Marriott Cards Boost Welcome Offers to Big Heights (Limited Time)
For a limited time, two Marriott co-branded American Express credit cards are offering six-digit welcome bonuses, plus extra statement credits. The following offers are available if you apply and are…
Chase Freedom & Flex 5% Categories, Q2 2021: Gas Stations, Home Improvement Stores
Whether you’re planning a spring road trip or sticking close to home as you fix it up a little, you may get a lot of value out of the new…
Ready Player Two? How Couples Maximize Their Credit Card Rewards
These couples work together to double their rewards by engaging a “two-player” credit card strategy.
Multiple Delta SkyMiles AmEx Cards Boost Welcome Offers (Limited Time)
If you’re ready to start thinking about travel — or if you just want to boost your Delta SkyMiles account for when the time comes — you might be interested…
AmEx Adds Cell Phone Protection for Premium Cardholders
Calling American Express cardholders: If you hold , the or a number of other premium AmEx cards, you’re now getting an added perk. Starting April 1, 2021, eligible cardholders who…
New Hyatt Promotion Offers Bonus Points, Path to Free Night
Hyatt has already offered several promotions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and registration is now open for a brand-new offer that starts next month. Beginning March 1, 2021, as part of…
8 Ways to Take Your Credit Card Rewards to the Next Level in 2021
With a few extra steps — like an inventory of your wallet, a chat with your issuer and a willingness to track and stack — you can easily squeeze more value out of your points and miles.
