✈ Deciding Between 2 Offers Worth Over $1,800, Cathay Pacific's Swanky New Business-Class Seat & More News From TPG ✈

Plus, first look: Inside Regent Santa Monica Beach, IHG’s new ultraluxury US flagship hotel October 17, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Let’s get down to business by Tarah Chieffi, Travel News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Once you know that you [qualify for a business credit card]( you are still faced with choosing which card is best. Two of TPG’s favorite business cards have elevated offers, and we’re going to help break down the options so you can choose which one is right for you. [The Business Platinum Card® from American Express]( is currently offering 150,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on the card within the first three months of card membership. Based on TPG’s October 2024 [valuations]( this offer is worth up to $3,000. The [Amex Business Platinum]( has a $695 annual fee (see [rates and fees]( but offers several benefits that can offset the cost. The card’s [annual statement credits]( from Dell, Indeed, Adobe, Clear and wireless telephone services easily outweigh the annual fee, but you also get a $120 Global Entry statement credit every four years (or up to an $85 TSA PreCheck statement credit every 4 1/2 years) and more. (Enrollment is required for select benefits.) The [Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card]( currently has its [highest welcome offer ever]( — $900 cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. The unique thing about this offer is that you can choose to take the bonus as [90,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points]( instead of cash back. According to TPG's October 2024 [valuations]( those 90,000 Ultimate Rewards points are worth up to $1,845. This card has [no annual fee](. It still offers benefits like purchase protection, auto rental collision protection and extended warranties on eligible items purchased with the card. You'll also earn a straightforward 1.5% cash back on all purchases, which you can boost to an effective return of over 3% if you have another eligible Chase card and [choose to convert your cash back]( to Ultimate Rewards points. If you are a frequent traveler who often makes large business purchases, the [Amex Business Platinum]( is the way to go. If you are just starting out or have another eligible Chase card that you can use to convert your cash back to Ultimate Rewards, thus increasing the value of your earnings, go with the [Chase Ink Business Unlimited](. Whichever card might be best for you, just know that both of these elevated offers may not be around for long. Here are a few more articles that can help you decide: - [150K-point elevated offer on the Amex Business Platinum]( - [New $900 cash-back or 90K-point bonus: Best-ever offer on the Ink Business Unlimited]( - [Amex Business Platinum card review: Big bonus and luxury benefits]( - [Ink Business Unlimited credit card review: Great perks with no annual fee]( - [Who qualifies for a business credit card?]( 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: DUSANPETKOVIC/GETTY IMAGES. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Last chance: Earn 2X miles Don’t wait to lock in your cruise! For a limited time, book any stateroom on select sailings and earn 2 AAdvantage® miles per $1 spent. [Book now]( Deal alert: Fly business class to Europe starting at 56,700 miles Did you miss this deal in yesterday's newsletter? Singapore Airlines flies between New York City and Frankfurt on a fifth-freedom flight offering lie-flat business-class award space from 56,700 miles. Awards start at 60,000 miles for dates beyond November. [Get the deal]( Today’s top stories [Cathay Pacific unveils its swanky new 'Aria Suite' business-class seat]( A major step forward for the airline, with closing privacy doors and up-to-the-minute technology like 24-inch high-definition entertainment screens and wireless charging. [Read more]( [First look: Inside Regent Santa Monica Beach, IHG’s new ultraluxury US flagship hotel]( One of TPG’s most anticipated hotel openings of the year is finally here — a return to the U.S. for the ultraluxury hotel brand. 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