Credit card perks news
Short updates on issuer, card, loyalty-program, and travel-perk changes that can affect what cardholders need to track.
Amex Removes the Pay Over Time Off Switch in February 2027
American Express will keep Pay Over Time active on eligible U.S. personal accounts starting in February 2027.
Amex UK Platinum to Cap Priority Pass Visits From 2028
The new allowance will depend on eligible spending on the UK Platinum Card account in the previous calendar year.
Chase Cardholders Report Missing Points After Amazon Redemptions
A new discussion revives concerns about unauthorized reward redemptions. Some users report restored points, while others are still waiting.
Platinum Cardholders Debate Which Credits Are Worth Skipping
The debate is about personal value, not a newly announced benefit cut: credits that need extra spending can look different at renewal.
PayPal Debit Groceries Disappears for Some Users; Official Terms Still List It
A missing app category prompted concern about grocery rewards. Public PayPal terms still include Groceries, and the thread contains recovery reports.
Canada Gets Its First Hilton Amex Card: C$150 Fee and Gold Status
Hilton and Amex launched their first Canadian co-branded card on 2026-10-29, with Gold status and two annual spending milestones.
DoorDash plans Instacart takeover; Chase card perks await details
DoorDash and Instacart have signed a deal, with closing expected in late 2027 or early 2028; existing card perks need separate terms.
Barclays Center opens an Amex Lounge for Platinum and Centurion members
The Brooklyn venue confirms lounge access and guest limits, while its dedicated Amex entrance has broader eligibility.
Amex Business Platinum adds ZO access and up to $500 in annual credits
The confirmed membership separates clubhouse access, weekly guest passes, monthly Studio visits and restricted event-space or Dining Club credits.
Amex confirms two-night FHR credit rule and conditional Airbnb Experiences benefit
US Platinum hotel-credit rules change on 2027-01-01, while Airbnb Luxe bookings can now unlock a separate Experiences credit.
Latest update: Official terms replace the earlier rumor