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Earn miles without flying. Frequent Miler is all about getting the most out of the loyalty game. You can easily earn hundreds of thousands of points and miles without traveling, then learn how to use those points towards luxury travel. In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.

  1. Citi devalues hotel transfers | Coffee Break Ep98 | 3-24-26

    1D AGO

    Citi devalues hotel transfers | Coffee Break Ep98 | 3-24-26

    For many years, Chase (and later Bilt) was the only transferable points program with valuable hotel options. Namely: Hyatt. But Citi changed that with Choice and I Prefer, offering high transfer rates that made these transfers worth while. Read more about the devaluation here: https://frequentmiler.com/ouch-citi-decreasing-transfer-ratio-to-choice-and-preferred-on-4-19-26/ (02:07) - Hyatt's announced award changes seemed to cement Citi as the best transferable points for hotels... (02:25) - April 19, 2026 is Citi ThankYou Rewards hotel transfer doomsday. Transfer ratios to Choice and Preferred Hotels are dropping. (03:48) - Examples (06:02) - Questions: Will the new transfer ratios still be worthwhile? (12:01) - Should we transfer before April 19th? (17:59) - Is the Citi ecosystem dead to us? Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/

    22 min
  2. How best to spend $115K... Asking for a friend | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep350 | 3-20-26

    5D AGO

    How best to spend $115K... Asking for a friend | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep350 | 3-20-26

    In today's podcast episode, we'll share 3 ways to improve your Google Wallet, we'll see how Marriott Bonvoyed us again, and Nick will explain how he would spend $115K. Giant Mailbag(01:24) - Mark shares how to arrange the card order in Google Wallet (03:30) - Rick & Heather share another way to arrange cards in Google Wallet (03:55) - Raj shares a way to set a card as default, and customize the nickname of a card on Google Wallet (which Raj uses to specify the rotating category for a card) Card News(05:46) - IHG Biz 200K Offer Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card here (12:25) - New/updated resource: Best credit card purchase protections See our Best credit card purchase protections resource here (19:44) - Citi ThankYou Points about to end points-sharing between cardholders? Read more about this here Bonvoyed by Bonvoy(25:04) - Read more about Marriott card eligibility here Learn more about the Marriott Bonvoy® Brilliant® American Express® Card here Learn more about the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card here Awards, Points, and More(28:39) - Rove Miles: Redeem Rove Miles for a paid stay at a loyalty-eligible rate and earn hotel points Read more about redeeming Rove miles here (31:43) - Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card / Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Card Price Match Guarantee Learn more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/chase-travel-offering-price-match-guarantee-for-hotel-bookings/ (36:52) - Delta's 20-minute baggage guarantee [40:14:26] Main Event: How to best spend $115K....asking for a friend(40:16) - A large capacity for spend could mean many welcome bonuses (43:20) - The contenders (43:34) - Learn more about The Business American Express Platinum Card® card here: https://frequentmiler.com/AmxPlatBiz/#Goto (46:19) - Learn more about the Chase World of Hyatt Business Credit Card: https://frequentmiler.com/WOHBiz/#Goto Learn more about the Chase World of Hyatt Credit Card: https://frequentmiler.com/WOH/#Goto (48:27) - Learn more about the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card here: https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card/#Goto (49:49) - Learn more about the Caesars Rewards® Prestige Visa Signature® Card here: https://frequentmiler.com/CaesarsRewardsPrestigeCard/#Goto Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card here: https://frequentmiler.com/VentureX/#Goto (51:43) - Learn more about the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card here: https://frequentmiler.com/CSR/#Goto (53:02) - Our thoughts Question of the Week(1:10:57) - How might investments enhance the points and miles game? Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/

    1h 22m
  3. What are points worth? Reasonable Redemption Values Explained | Coffee Break Ep97 | 3-17-26

    MAR 17

    What are points worth? Reasonable Redemption Values Explained | Coffee Break Ep97 | 3-17-26

    There is no single right answer as to what points are worth. With most points, the value depends upon how the points are used. It's often possible to get great value or very poor value from the same types of points. But in this podcast episode, we'll talk about how a "reasonable redemption value" can help you assess the value of your miles and points. (01:20) - How can you evaluate credit card welcome offers without an idea of what points are worth? (02:14) - Reasonable Redemption Values (RRVs) are estimates of how much value you can reasonably expect to get from your points. (03:24) - At Frequent Miler, we use RRVs to calculate... (04:40) - Where do our RRVs come from? (07:14) - Transferable points are a little different (10:18) - The RRV Paradox (13:56) - To see our RRVs, go to frequentmiler.com/rrv Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads Mentioned in this episode: Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network

    16 min
  4. Rove Miles: Transferable Points without a credit card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep349 | 3-13-26

    MAR 13

    Rove Miles: Transferable Points without a credit card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep349 | 3-13-26

    In today's podcast episode, we see that Marriott tops off their top-offs, Aviator Silver cards become unique collectibles, and we'll talk about the best ways to earn and redeem Rove Miles. Giant Mailbag(01:07) - Diana shares some thoughts regarding a recent podcast episode, Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control | Coffee Break Ep96 | 3-10-26 See the Coffee Break Ep96 here. Card News(03:34) - Barclays Aviator to Citi transition April 2026 Learn more about the Barclays Aviator transition to Citi here (12:44) - Robinhood Platinum Credit Card Read more about this card here (15:39) - Southwest companion pass offers ending March 19th 7am ET Mattress Running the Numbers(17:22) - Leading Hotels of the World points sale: Get up to 100% bonus Learn more about the Leading Hotels of the World points sale here (21:42) - Read Nick's post about family-friendly Leading Hotels of the World properties here Awards, Points, and More(24:18) - Marriott making it possible to redeem up to 25K + FNC (up from 15K). (27:59) - You can now add Marriott gift cards to your Bonvoy account (both in-app & on website) Read more about adding Marriott gift cards to your Bonvoy account here: https://frequentmiler.com/you-can-now-add-marriott-gift-cards-to-your-bonvoy-account-both-in-app-on-website/ (30:44) - Amex to fold Tock into Resy in Summer 2026 Read more about Amex's plans with Tock here: https://frequentmiler.com/after-purchasing-tock-amex-to-fold-it-into-resy-in-summer-2026/ (34:08) - Spirit Airlines paid status upgrade: Higher status from $79 Learn more about Spirit Airlines' paid status upgrade here: https://frequentmiler.com/spirit-airlines-paid-status-upgrade-higher-status-from-79/ Main Event: Rove Miles: Transferable Points w/out a credit card(39:54) - What is Rove? (42:43) - How to earn Rove Miles Learn more about Rove Miles here: https://frequentmiler.com/rovemiles/ (56:22) - How to use Rove Miles (1:00:53) - Rove Miles adds Japan Airlines, launches with 50% transfer bonus through 3/31 Read more here: https://frequentmiler.com/rove-miles-adds-japan-airlines-launches-with-50-transfer-bonus-through-3-31/ And read Nick's post about JAL opportunities here: https://frequentmiler.com/best-uses-of-japan-airlines-mileage-bank-miles/ (1:02:23) - Rove adds SAS as new transfer partner with 20% transfer bonus through 4/8. Read more here: https://frequentmiler.com/rove-adds-sas-as-new-transfer-partner-with-20-transfer-bonus/ (1:04:28) - Other good transfer partners Question of the Week(1:12:28) - Why don't you write about the quality of the airline or hotel itself? Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Mentioned in this episode: Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network

    1h 19m
  5. Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control | Coffee Break Ep96 | 3-10-26

    MAR 10

    Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control | Coffee Break Ep96 | 3-10-26

    For years, Nick has always used the free Mobile Passport Control app for speedy re-entry into the country instead of Global Entry. In today's episode, we'll talk about this free alternative to Global Entry. (00:18) - Mobile passport control is super easy and free (05:37) - Where can it be used (06:30) - Global Entry has advantages, though Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads Mentioned in this episode: Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network

    11 min
  6. Which Hyatts will you be book before the award chart changes? | Ask Us Anything Ep84 | 3-4-26

    MAR 8

    Which Hyatts will you be book before the award chart changes? | Ask Us Anything Ep84 | 3-4-26

    What would you suggest if your P2 (partner, or "player two") is very reluctant? Which Hyatts will you be book before the award chart changes? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on March 4th, 2026 (02:10) - What specific Hyatt properties have you booked/will you be booking before the upcoming award chart changes? (12:17) - How did you guys learn about HOW to find good flights to book with transfer partners? I am trying so hard to learn, but it feels confusing and overwhelming. need more concrete, step-by-step help. Read about the top award search tools here (18:05) - I have a question for Stephen and Carrie. Now that I am retired my wife and I are interested in finding rentals for several weeks at a time. I am pretty good at finding good properties on Airbnb and VRBO for several days but have less experience with navigating longer term rentals. Do you have any tips on how to find good locations and get good deals? (27:32) - Looking to get a Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and upgrade a Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. Should I do this on 2 different devices at almost the same time or does it not matter? (28:26) - I am planning a trip for 2 weeks covering Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo with 2 year old, do you have recommendations on where to stay? Planning during July Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/use-finnair-avios-to-book-scandinavian-hotels-at-2c-per-point-or-better/ (32:35) - What would you suggest if your P2 (player two) is very reluctant? I can't convince him to open more cards (38:27) - Do the Hyatt changes make you reassess the value of Chase Ultimate Rewards points? (39:58) - Can I request a retention offer for my US Bank Altitude Reserve card and then product change a month later to the Connect? (42:20) - ​​Can I book Hyatt stays now before the changes take effect, and later modify the dates while keeping the same redemption rate? (42:55) - ​What is the best way to use Wyndham Points nowadays, and do you see any new alignments in the future to replace Vacassa (47:44) - Are there good award search engines for hotel award stays? Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/editmaxxer-a-tool-to-maximize-chase-travel-the-edit-credits/ (51:08) - Have/would you guys entertain having all your P2s on for a podcast or AMA so we could hear about their experience through all the shenanigans you play? Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “swappin’ back n’ forth” by up @ night Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/

    59 min
  7. Tools we use to win the points & miles game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep348 | 3-6-26

    MAR 6

    Tools we use to win the points & miles game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep348 | 3-6-26

    In this episode, we'll talk about the tools that can help you earn more rewards, organize your points & rewards, and spend your points wisely. Learn more about the tools we use here (01:52) - General / Misc Tools (25:57) - Flight Trip Planning (39:23) - Hotel Trip Planning (45:31) - Car Rentals (50:28) - Trains Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/

    54 min
  8. Choice Privileges Pros and Cons | Coffee Break Ep95 | 3-3-26

    MAR 3

    Choice Privileges Pros and Cons | Coffee Break Ep95 | 3-3-26

    Choice Privileges is a hotel chain with brands like Clarion, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Radisson Americas etc. In today's podcast, we'll talk about the pros and cons of this program. You can find our Choice Privileges complete guide here. Choice Privileges Pros and ConsPros / items of interest... (01:37) - Earn elite status through credit card spend thanks to an update in early 2026. (05:59) - (Somewhat) fixed award chart (07:16) - Ability to book premium rooms with points sometimes (09:53) - Preferred Hotels partnership Learn more about this partnership here (11:53) - Transfer 1:2 from Citi or Wells Fargo (12:31) - Buy points for around .7cpp during sales (13:14) - Titanium Travel Award: 50% off award stay up to 7 nights Cons... (16:23) - Not much elite benefit. Breakfast at Diamond, Titanium Travel Award at Titanium. (17:10) - Points expire after 18 months of inactivity (17:37) - Fewer aspirational properties (apart from Preferred Hotels, and even that experience is complicated) Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/

    21 min
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Earn miles without flying. Frequent Miler is all about getting the most out of the loyalty game. You can easily earn hundreds of thousands of points and miles without traveling, then learn how to use those points towards luxury travel. In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.

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