If you've been sitting on the fence about the Barclaycard Avios Plus, time's running out. This enhanced 35,000 Avios sign-up bonus disappears in just under a week – 15th January – and given Barclays' track record, we might not see another boost like this for quite some time. Let's break down what's still on offer and why you might want to act quickly. The Enhanced Offer (Ending 15th January) New cardholders can collect 35,000 Avios by meeting two spending thresholds: Hit £3,0

I wasn't going to cover this, what with coming back from our Christmas break, wondering if you would be interested, and just thinking this would all blow past like a fart in the wind. But no, it's taken a rather funny turn. And to my colleagues in my real job, I promise to not to say anything wildly out of touch, honest. Let me rewind for you all... Don't you even dare ask for this! - Photo courtesy of BA On New Years Eve I stumbled across this post about British Airways cutt

Using American Express dining credits if you hold the Platinum Card should be straightforward, but in practice many cardholders find the Amex website awkward to use when trying to locate eligible restaurants. Also, the website does have this irritating habit of freezing regularly... although that could just be me? Lists are often hard to visualise geographically, making it difficult to tell which venues are actually nearby or convenient. The Amex Platinum Card includes £200 a

Our glorious overlords have just announced that the Great British Rail Sale is back for its fourth year, running from 6th to 12th January 2026. They've promised over 3 million discounted tickets offering savings of over 50% (oh how grateful you should be) on many advance and off-peak fares, making this a brilliant time to book your train tickets for the next few months, especially when you can earn Virgin Points or Avios while you're at it. Before we dive into the sale detail

Qatar Airways is giving UK travellers not one, but two separate chances to win right now. Whether your idea of the perfect prize is return Business Class flights for two anywhere on the Qatar Airways network, or an exclusive UEFA Champions League hospitality experience. Both competitions are free to enter, open to UK residents, and only require a Qatar Airways Privilege Club membership number, something you can sign up for in minutes if you’re not already a part of. Competit

I don't know anyone who hasn't had to rent at least once in their life. For most of us, that means setting up a direct debit and watching a chunk of our salary (hope) disappear each month. But what if you could pay your rent using a credit card instead? Depending on your card and circumstances, this could mean earning points, or working towards perks like a companion voucher. Whether this makes financial sense depends on the fees involved, which we'll cover below. Nuba Reward

Time's running out! If you've been sitting on the fence about those American Express sign-up bonuses, you've got just days left to act. These offers expire 13th January 2026  – giving you less than two weeks to snap up some serious points. Let's break down what's still on the table and why you might want to move quickly. Why Does This Matter? Membership Rewards points are one of the most flexible loyalty currencies out there. They convert 1:1 into Avios, plus you can convert

As Christmas approaches, we wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect and say a heartfelt thank you to every single person who has been part of the Points Well Made journey this year. Because what a year it has been. From the very beginning, Points Well Made was created to help people earn points in smarter, more exciting and often unexpected ways, and thanks to your incredible support, that mission has gone further than we ever imagined. Over the past year, our community has

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to talk with Virgin Voyages CEO Nirmal Saverimuttu in regards to their loyalty scheme, and their recent status matching promotion. But he also had time to answer some questions regarding their recent pullback from Portsmouth, and how they look to attract future travellers. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed our conversation together. CEO of Virgin Voyages Nirmal Saverimuttu You've spoken recently about brands having “gotten it

Imagine checking your British Airways Club account and seeing not just your usual static Avios balance, but a little notification: "You've earned 427 bonus Avios this month in interest." Sounds absurd, doesn't it? But when you think about it, loyalty programmes are very similar to bank accounts. You deposit value through spending, you maintain a balance, and you withdraw when you need something. There's just one thing missing: whilst your savings account pays interest, your