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Getting good value from credit card rewards isn’t always straightforward. You need to know where your points can go, whether a redemption is actually worthwhile, and what’s changing across all the different programs.
With that in mind, we’ve added three free tools to Your Best Credit Cards. None requires an account.
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First, we have the Transfer Partner Matrix…
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Transfer Partner Matrix
Transferring points can open up much better redemption options—but first you need to know which programs you can reach. This matrix puts the airline and hotel partners for Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Bilt, Wells Fargo, and Rove in one grid. It also shows current transfer bonuses, so you can quickly spot opportunities to stretch your points further.
Use Cash or Points?
Not every award is a good use of your points. Enter the cash price and the number of points or miles required, and the calculator compares the two using YBCC’s current valuations. It’s a quick way to see whether you’re getting good value—or whether you may be better off paying cash and saving your points.
The Rundown
Transfer bonuses, award changes, new card offers—there’s always something happening that can affect how you earn and use your rewards. The Rundown collects the latest points, miles, and credit card headlines from the blogs we follow, with every headline linking directly to the original source.
I hope these help you get a little more from your rewards. I’d also love to hear what you think of them—what works, what doesn’t, and what you’d like us to build next. Let me know in the comments.
Just comment below or drop me a note. Or, of course, you can join the discussion in the MilesTalk Facebook Group.
