✈ Cards That Offer Over $1,500 in Value, Fly to Hawaii From $99 or 7,500 Miles & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Delta surprising some members with elite status May 23, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( $1,500 or more in first-year value by Becky Blaine, Senior Newsletter Editor [TPG | Hero Image] There are a handful of cards that provide at least $1,000 in first-year value, but believe it or not, some go even higher and provide [over $1,500 in first-year value]( between the welcome bonus and card benefits. Thanks to a variety of big welcome bonuses and some limited-time offers, here are three cards with bonuses so big they are worth more than $1,500! - [The Business Platinum Card® from American Express:]( Based on TPG valuations, this card provides a whopping $3,000 in first-year value just from its [current elevated welcome bonus alone](. In addition, it offers up to $200 in annual statement credit for airline incidental fees, a statement credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, and Gold elite status with both Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors (enrollment required). - [Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card]( With a bonus of 100,000 very valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points with $8,000 in spending in the first three months of account opening, you can get $2,050 in value just from the welcome bonus according to TPG's valuations. The annual fee is only $95. And don’t get scared off because it’s a business card — [here are tips for getting business cards](. - [Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card:]( This card offers a limited-time welcome bonus of 75,000 points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. This card, with a $95 annual fee, offers over $1,500 in value via the welcome bonus. In fact, according to TPG valuations, the welcome bonus is worth $1,538. It’s pretty incredible to get over $1,500 in value from one credit card bonus, and this list is just a starting point for what's out there. For example, the [new Avianca card's bonus]( can also be worth over $1,500 if you earn the full 100,000 miles. If you want to get serious about traveling more for less, there’s no faster way than by hopping on one of these great offers while they are hot. - [Cards that provide over $1,500 in first-year value]( - [Earn 150,000 bonus points with Amex Business Platinum]( - [Earn up to 100,000 points with Chase Ink Business]( - [Increased Chase Sapphire Preferred bonus of 75,000 points]( - [See if you’re targeted for even better offers in CardMatch]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: MORSA IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES. How to choose your next credit card Choosing your first (or next) travel credit card can be complicated. Let TPG’s credit card experts help you by sharing top tips and what to consider during our free live webinar this Friday, May 24, at noon EDT. [Register now]( Today’s top stories [Paradise now: Fly Alaska Airlines to Hawaii from $99 or 7,500 miles each way]( Thanks to a new Alaska Airlines flash sale, you can book one-way fares to Hawaii for as low as $99 or 7,500 miles. Book by Thursday at midnight to lock in the deal. [Read more]( [Delta has upgraded some SkyMiles members to Silver status for 6 months (targeted)]( Select Delta SkyMiles members are receiving complimentary Silver Medallion status through the end of November. [Read more]( [We 'luv' to see it: Southwest fares now displaying in Google Flights]( Finding and comparing airfare using Google Flights just got much easier with the addition of Southwest fares to search results. 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[Book now: Breeze Airways birthday sale offers 33% off round-trip fares across US]( 8. [What it’s like to stay at Banyan Tree Phuket]( 9. [American AAdvantage and Bilt Rewards transfer partnership will end June 24]( 10. [Breeze plots dramatic Providence growth — including future international routes]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:hello@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA USA If this newsletter was forwarded to you, you can subscribe [here](. Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. 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