Hey Reader, There's a new, elevated 75,000 point bonus offer on the best beginner card out there to help you earn points for luxury travel. I can't mention it by name in email, but click the link to check it out 🥸 If you've been Inside the Upgrade for a while, you know that I almost never send emails encouraging a specific points card. But this is the #1 card everyone starts with when they want to luxury travel with points, so the fact that they increased the welcome bonus is a big deal. Most recently, I used these points to fly to Asia and back in business class (which would've cost me ~$9,000) and book my dad a hotel when he visited New York - the points really are flexible 🧘♀️ I personally will be signing up for this card with this offer (and I've got my eye on business class flight to Paris I'll use the welcome bonus for), so, as always, I promise to only recommend strategies that I would use myself ✈️🥂
Now, if you care about lounge access, you may want to consider the next level version of this card. It's more expensive, but the new lounges are nice and it also comes with a 75k welcome bonus and additional perks. Hope this helps and feel free to reply if you have questions! Cheers to your next adventure ✈️🥂, Deryn and the team at Inside the Upgrade P.S. - If this email went to your Promotions tab, let Gmail know it's good content and move it to Primary Let's get social | Join the ITU family on Instagram and TikTok Upgrade University | Your path to luxury travel, coming soon ✈️🥂 Join the waitlist. Free Card Consultations | Not sure which card is right for you? I offer free consultations based on your goals. Want to know my travel must haves? Check out my Amazon storefront (I think I might about 80 cents off these, so I promise I only recommend what I really believe in!) |
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