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New: Uber Visa Credit Card From Barclaycard

Well, in one of the bigger surprises of the year, Uber and Barclaycard have teamed up to offer an Uber co-branded credit card. Apparently there have been rumors about this card for months now, but I’m still shocked to see such a unique pairing. When I first heard of the new Uber Visa card from Barclaycard…
Earn Uber Credits With Visa Local Offers

A friend of mine recently sent me a link to the Visa Local Offer partnership with Uber. Until then I hadn’t heard about this program and I can’t believe I haven’t been using it. Visa Local Offers is an exciting opportunity to earn Uber credits on purchases made with a linked Visa credit card. The…
Tip: Be Careful Using American Express Platinum Uber Credits

On March 30, 2017 American Express implemented some major improvements to the Platinum card. On top of the facelift, Amex introduced a $200 a year Uber benefit. The Uber benefit gives card holders who link their Platinum card to their Uber account $200 a year in Uber credits. Amex adds credits to your Uber account monthly…
American Express Platinum Uber Credits Are Live!

American Express recently announced some major changes to the American Express Platinum cards. One of the most notable changes is the increased annual fee. Effective today, March 30, 2017, the Platinum’s annual fee is increased from $450 to $550. Amex did add some benefits which help justify paying the higher annual fee, but the most…
SPG Reducing Points Earning With Uber

One of my favorite aspects of the Starwood Preferred Guest program is the ability to earn SPG points with various parters. I earn quite a few Starpoints annually by flying on Delta Air Lines or using Uber (especially when staying at an SPG property). Currently, SPG members who have linked their accounts to Uber earn…

Several months ago I received a promotional email from Uber letting me know that I could earn SPG Starpoints for riding with Uber. At the time, I did not have an SPG account so I decided to sign up and register for the promotion, but the promotion requires that you spend at least 1 night…