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The Points Daily
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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| 🔥 FIRE | | Marriott Bonvoy's 50% Points Sale Hits 0.83¢ at Top Tier | | Marriott Bonvoy is selling points with up to a 50% bonus through September 9, 2026. The top bonus tier kicks in at 40,000 points and drops the cost to 0.83¢ each—a solid price if you're within topping-off distance of a specific redemption you already priced out. New members have to wait 30 days before they can buy, and the offer is targeted, so check your account before planning a purchase. | | source → |
| 🔥 FIRE | | Wyndham's Route 66 Box Drops Points Cost to Historic 0.064¢ | | Wyndham is selling a limited-edition Route 66 candy box for $19.26 that includes 30,000 Wyndham Rewards points. That works out to 0.064 cents per point, the lowest rate Wyndham has ever offered for buying points outright. Only 100 boxes are available first-come first-served starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on August 20, but if you value Wyndham points above a tenth of a cent and can be online at launch, this is a rare points purchase that makes sense even without a booking in mind. | | source → |
| ✅ SOLID | | Preferred Hotels' Last Minute Escapes: 35% Off 73 Properties | | Preferred Hotels is running a Last Minute Escapes sale with up to 35% off at 73 properties if you book by August 17 for stays through September 17, 2026. You need to be a free I Prefer member to qualify, and individual hotels may add blackout dates or minimum night requirements. This is a recurring promotion from a smaller chain with 650 independent hotels across 85 countries, so if you already have travel plans in that window, check the list—otherwise, it's a narrow booking window for a modest pool of properties. | | source → |
| 🦨 STINKER | | American Airlines Hikes Admirals Club 65% to $1,400 | | American Airlines is hiking Admirals Club memberships starting August 23rd, with base membership jumping from $850 to $1,400—a 65% increase, though tiered discounts apply for elite status holders. If you've been sitting on a renewal decision, lock in current pricing before the hike. You'll still get 2 free guests and access to Oneworld and Qantas lounges, but this is a steep jump for lounge access if you fly enough to justify it. | | source → |
| 🦨 STINKER | | Bilt Card Glitch Triggers False Collections on Credit Reports | | Some Bilt cardholders just got hit with collection notices and credit report damage for debts they never owed, tied to Bilt's transition from Wells Fargo to Cardless and somehow triggering collections on old Evolve Bank-issued accounts that had been paid in full. One cardholder saw 2 collection accounts totaling over $9,000 appear on their credit report despite not using Bilt for 18 months and closing with no balance. Bilt says a small number of customers were affected and incorrect reporting will be removed within 2 to 5 business days—if you hold or held a Bilt card, pull your credit report now. | | source → |
| 🔥 STEAL OF THE DAY | | OMNI Community Credit Union is offering $400 when you refer someone who opens a new checking account, and another $400 if you open one yourself. That is real money for a regional credit union account, not a rounding error. You need to be eligible for membership in Michigan or Indiana, and the offer runs through 9/30—if you're in-footprint and have a friend or family member who qualifies, set this up before September ends. | | source → |
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| 💳 CARD OF THE DAY | | Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card has an elevated 110,000-point referral offer back until September 22, 2026 to 80,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months, plus 30,000 more when you make a purchase in month 15. That's enough for two nights at aspirational properties or five nights at mid-tier hotels with the fifth night free. The second bonus requires you to keep the card open for over a year, so factor in the annual fee before chasing it. | | Apply here → (referral link) |
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