Credit card perks news
Short updates on issuer, card, loyalty-program, and travel-perk changes that can affect what cardholders need to track.
Marriott and Japan Airlines Add Reciprocal Status Benefits
Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines launched a reciprocal loyalty partnership that can turn Marriott status into JAL FLY ON Points after account linking.
Robinhood Platinum Card Goes Live With a $695 Credit Checklist
Robinhood's Platinum Card is now live by invite or waitlist with a $695 annual fee and a July 21, 2026 benefits term sheet.
Samsung Galaxy Card Opens Applications July 22
Samsung Galaxy Card applications open to the general public on July 22, 2026.
Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW Opens Today
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Dallas Fort Worth opened on July 16, 2026.
CLEAR+ and Amex Credits Now Line Up at $219
Update: CLEAR and American Express public pages now show eligible Amex CLEAR+ credits at up to $219 per calendar year.
Latest update: CLEAR and Amex public pages now line up at $219
U.S. Bank Kroger Cards Are Moving to Smartly Visa
U.S. Bank says Kroger-family credit cards will be replaced with U.S. Bank Smartly Visa cards between August and October 2026.
Citi Narrows JetBlue Transfer Cutoff to ThankYou Mastercard
Citi reportedly narrowed the September 20, 2026 JetBlue transfer cutoff to Citi ThankYou Mastercard.
Amex Platinum Peacock Bundles Stop Counting for Entertainment Credit
American Express now lists Peacock add-ons, bundled services, and third-party subscriptions as excluded from the Platinum Card Digital Entertainment Credit.
Chase Freedom Flex Is Losing Cell Phone Protection in September 2026
Chase's updated Freedom Flex Guide to Benefits says cell phone protection covers eligible losses only through September 19, 2026.
Amex Centurion Lounge Same-Flight Guest Rule Is Now Live
Amex now says Centurion Lounge guests must be traveling on the same flight as the Card Member.