Little Known Trick to Getting Exclusive Travel Discounts and Rewards

By Jason Steele. Last updated 6 April 2020. 0 comments

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Most travelers know to go to popular travel sites to search quickly for the best rates available among a variety of airlines, hotels, and car rental companies. But there is one place that is often overlooked: Travel portals only available through your credit card. These travel portals offer cardholders exclusive discounts and offers that aren’t available anywhere else. (See also: Best Credit Cards for Online Booking Sites)

How Credit Card Travel Portals Work

Many credit card issuers have travel portals on their websites that allow you to book flights, hotels, and rental cars as well as cruises, tours, transfers, and other travel activities. Often the card issuer offers these travel portals as a place to spend rewards points or miles, and some even offer bonus rewards when you book travel this way. It’s something to keep in mind when you’re deciding on the best travel rewards credit card for you.

Bank of America Travel Center

The Bank of America Travel Center provides customers with access to over 200 airlines and 10,000 hotels and resorts. Some Bank of America credit cards offer bonus rewards for booking travel through their travel center. 

American Express Travel

When you use your eligible American Express card through American Express Travel, you can earn double Membership Rewards points on your purchases. You can also use the Pay With Points program to redeem your Membership Rewards points towards travel reservations. In addition, American Express Travel allows you to take advantage of complimentary benefits and competitive rates when booking with the Fine Hotels & Resorts or The Hotel Collection programs. 

Chase Ultimate Rewards Travel Portal

The Chase Ultimate Rewards Travel Portal allows cardholders to spend points earned in their rewards program. Some Chase credit cards cards even offer a redemption discount when booking travel through the portal, as well as the added benefit of transferring points to airline and hotel loyalty programs, which can also be done through the portal.

Citi ThankYou Rewards Travel Center

The Citi ThankYou Rewards Travel Center is where you can spend ThankYou points earned through some Citi credit cards. Select Citi cards offer higher redemption value.

 

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