Unlock Rewards Riches: Maximizing Points with Top Credit Cards & Hacks

Hey listeners, welcome back to Credit Card Hacking 101: Maximizing Your Points! I'm your host Alex, and wow, what a buzzing week in rewards land—let's dive right in and hack some value!

First up, major headlines: Frugal Flyer just dropped their Best Credit Card Awards for 2026, crowning the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite as the top overall travel card with no foreign fees and six lounge passes for just $150 annually. Meanwhile, BMO announced a massive shakeup—Air Miles is transitioning to Blue Rewards this summer, converting your miles 1:1 to Blue Points with a new Expedia-powered travel portal for easier bookings. And sign-up bonuses are on fire: Chase Sapphire Reserve hits 125,000 points after $6,000 spend, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless offers five free nights worth up to $2,000, and Bilt's new 2.0 cards launched with points plus cash back on rent and everyday buys.

Speaking of tech, check out the freshly updated Bilt app in their 2.0 rollout—it now uses AI to scan your spending, suggest optimal card pairings, and even predict the best transfer partners for your next redemption, like turning rent points into Hyatt stays. Game-changer for automating your strategy!

For real-world wins, listener Sarah emailed us: she snagged that Marriott five-night bonus, topped off with points for a family week in Mexico under $100 out-of-pocket—pure magic! Stories like hers prove these hacks work.

Pro Tips This Week: Beginners, grab the Scotiabank Passport for easy lounges and FX savings on your next trip. Seasoned hackers, preload Air Miles before the Blue switch for max value, and use Bilt's AI to stack rent rewards with Chase transfers for business-class sweet spots.

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