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The Ink Cash and Ink Unlimited Eligibility Rules, Explained

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The Ink Cash and Ink Unlimited Eligibility Rules, Explained These two cards are still some of the best no-annual-fee business cards out there. Consider this your one-stop guide to how eligibility actually works today, how it compares to the rest of the Ink and Sapphire lineup. First, a Quick Refresher on Why These Cards Are So Good The Ink Cash and Ink Unlimited have been staples of our strategy for a reason. $0 annual fee, a genuinely great welcome bonus, and a little loophole that makes them punch way above their weight: No annual fee — this is as good as it gets! A strong welcome bonus labeled as ‘cash back ’ but can easily be turned into points. The combine trick — pair either card with a Chase Sapphire Preferred®, Sapphire Reserve®, Sapphire Reserve® for Business, or Ink Business Preferred®, and that "cash back" instantly becomes fully transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards® points. A $750 bonus becomes 75,000 UR points you can move to Hyatt, United, Southwest, and more. ...

My Favorite Offers Right Now (and What I’d Do If I Were Just Getting Started)

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If you’re new to travel hacking, now is a GREAT time to start . There are several elevated credit card offers available right now, and in particular, Chase has some of the strongest beginner-friendly points and miles offers we’ve seen in a while . If you’re searching for: The best credit card to start travel hacking How to use points and miles for your first free trip Which  Chase card makes the most sense for beginners This post walks you through exactly what I’d do today. If You’re Brand New to Travel Hacking, Start Here If I were starting from scratch, the first card I would open is the Chase Sapphire Preferred . It’s consistently one of the best credit cards for beginners who want to earn points and miles without opening too many cards or overcomplicating things. Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred Is a Great First Card 75,000 Ultimate Rewards after spending $4k in 3 months $95 annual fee: Reasonable and easy to justify long term Flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards p...