Best New Cards & Bonuses to Maximize Points (2025 Update)

We cover new credit cards, increased welcome bonuses, and major changes to existing cards and their benefits. Plus, learn how to rack up thousands of points through airline and hotel challenges and giveaways. Click "More" to see the Advertiser Disclosure.

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Credit Cards
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Citi Strata Elite℠: https://chrishutchins.com/citise / 100,000 point offer: https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-apply-for-the-strata-elite-100000-point-offer-coffee-break-ep65-7-29-25/
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Citi Strata Premier℠ Card: https://chrishutchins.com/citisp
U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa: https://chrishutchins.com/usbsmartly
Mesa Homeowners Card - Referral code FCRGNB: https://chrishutchins.com/mesacard
Nibbles Credit Card: https://nibbles.com/
Rakuten American Express® Card: https://www.rakuten.com/american-express-card
Gemini Credit Card: https://www.gemini.com/credit-card
Coinbase One Card: https://www.coinbase.com/creditcard

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Airline & Hotel Challenges
Frequent Miler's Million Mile Madness Recap: https://frequentmiler.com/million-mile-madness-recap-help-us-decide-who-won/
Etihad's The Extraordinary Challenge: https://www.etihad.com/en/etihadguest/the-extraordinary-challenge
JetBlue 25 for 25: https://www.jetblue.com/sale/25-for-25
JetBlue TrueBlue Partner Passport Challenge: https://www.jetblue.com/sale/partner-passport-challenge
Choice Hotels 1-Million Points Sweepstakes: https://choicehotels.promo.eprize.com/millionpoints/

ATH Podcast
Ep #228 - Deep Dive on Citi Credit Cards and ThankYou Points (Best 2-Card Combo): https://www.chrishutchins.com/citi-credit-cards-thank-you-points/
Ep #236 - Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points: https://www.chrishutchins.com/amex-cards-membership-rewards-points/
Ep #234 - Earn Points on Mortgage, 100k+ Card Bonuses, New 4% Card, Devaluations and More: https://www.chrishutchins.com/bonus-ep-earn-points-on-mortgage-4x-100k-card-bonuses-new-4-card-devaluations-and-more/
Southwest Cards Refresh: https://www.chrishutchins.com/blog/southwest-card-refresh-2025/
Mesa Homeowners Card: https://www.chrishutchins.com/blog/new-mesa-homeowners-card/
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Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:51) Citi Strata Elite Card Perks & Earnings
(05:24) 100K Welcome Offer
(12:00) U.S. Bank Card Changes
(17:05) Southwest Card Refresh
(18:44) How to Earn a Southwest Companion Pass
(21:27) Increased Bonuses on Marriott Bonvoy Cards
(22:50) Elevated Amex Welcome Offers
(25:13) Bilt Card & Benefits
(29:43) Mesa Homeowners Card for Mortgage Payments
(33:07) The Nibbles Card for Pets
(34:56) The New Rakuten Card
(37:31) Gemini Credit Card
(41:38) The Coinbase One Card
(46:28) Etihad & Turkish Airlines Points Challenge
(48:50) Latest JetBlue Challenges
(56:15) Choice Hotel 1M Sweepstake
(57:07) Upcoming Changes to the Podcast
(57:58) Chris’ Birthday Request

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