Banking Deals

Orbitz is offering $100 off $100 or more on hotel stays when you use MASTERPASS code during checkout.  Hotel stay must be completed before October 2, 2015.  For hotels that cost $100, you can get practically a free night from this deal.  The only thing you have to fee is taxes and service charges.

How to get Orbitz $100 off $100 or more on hotel stays

• Click here for Orbitz
• In the blue box, enter MASTERPASS on the Promo Code
• Enter cities, check-in and check-out dates and click on Search

Hurry.. offer won’t last.  Hotel stay must be completed before October 2, 2015.

American Express is offering $10 cash bonus when you use your eligible American Express® Card to spend $50 or more at participating NYC stores.  You can get up to $30 as the offer is redeemable 3 times!

Here’s how to qualify for the $10 cash bonus:
1. Register your eligible American Express Card.
2. Use the same Card to shop and spend $50 or more at participating stores
from October 15 to November 15, 2014.
3. Get a $10 statement credit each time you shop at a participating location.

The participating stores include B&H Photo, Century 21, Cole Haan, C. Wonder, H&M,  Sony Store, Uniqlo and among others.

Only valid for purchases from October 15, 2014 to November 15, 2014.

American Express is offering a $10 bonus statement credit when you purchase $50 at Loews Home Improvement stores.  An active Twitter account and Amex Card is required for the statement credit.  You must sync your American Express card to Twitter account and must tweet with hashtag #AmexLoves to add the offer to your synced account.

Offer ends on November 15, 2013

To be eligible to receive the statement credit:

1. you must have an American Express Card that is synced with Twitter (see sync.americanexpress.com/twitter for more details on how to sync your Card);
2. you must tweet using #AmexLowes;
3. you must receive a response message from @AmexSync stating that this offer has been added to your synced Card; AND
4. you must use your synced Card to spend a total of $50 or more at Lowe’s in-store or online by 11/15/13.

Just in time for 2013 Super Bowl!  Apply for NFL Extra Points credit card and get 40,000 Bonus Points redeemable for $400 Cash back.  Choose from your favorite NFL teams like this year’s Super Bowl team, San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens.  Hurry this offer ends on February 2, 2013.

Click here to apply for NFL Extra Points Credit Card with $400 Cash Bonus

A few days ago, we posted about 2013’s first quarter 5% cash back offers from Chase, Citi, and Discover. Back then, only registration for Discover’s Cashback offer was opened. As of now, registration is open for all 3 cards, so hurry up and register! The first quarter runs from January 1, 2013-March 31, 2013.

As a reminder, here are the 5% cashback categories for each card:

• Chase Freedom: Gas stations, Drugstores, and Starbucks stores. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Sign up begins December 15th.
• Citi Dividend: Zappos.com*, Fitness clubs, Drugstores. Up to $300 cash back ($6,000 in purchases) per calendar year. Sign up not yet open.
• Discover Card: Restaurants and Movies. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Registration is currently open.

*Zappos.com is currently offering FREE VIP membership for a limited time only. Be sure to shop through vip.zappos.com. For more details, click here.

Right now, you can purchase a $10 Starbucks Card eGift + get 20% off regularly priced purchases for $10. The Starbucks Card eGift does not expire and you’ll get 20% off full-priced purchases through the end of the year. Purchases include beverages, food, coffee, tea, mugs, select brewing equipment, and more at participating U.S. Starbucks stores. To get the discount, just present the eGift at checkout. There’s a bit over 4 days left to purchase, but limited quantities are available.

*Tip: Combine this with the Starbucks 7 Star Holiday Dash.

Today (12/22/12), use your Discover Card and you can get double cash back. You’ll have to login to your account and sign up for the 2% Cashback Bonus on all purchases. These purchases are not added to your annual purchases eligible for 1% Cashback Bonus. Allow up to two billing periods for the Cashback to be posted on your account. This promotion should stack with the 5% Cashback for online purchases.

With a Discover card, there will be frequent opportunities to get double Cashback Bonus. For example, during the month of your birthday and other big holidays, you’ll also get this same perk. If you don’t have a Discover card, you can sign up for one here.

Here are the newest released Amex Sync Twitter deals. Be aware that some deals are regional or for online purchases only. All purchase minimums must be from a single purchase and are only allowed once per card unless otherwise stated.

Starting TODAY, December 17th, register for the Starbucks 7 Star Holiday Dash! The guidelines are similar to the 12 Star Dash from this past August; except that you only need to earn 7 stars. Registered Starbucks cards that earn 7 stars by Christmas Day will receive a $5 eGift. Anyone who is a Starbucks regular should take advantage of this generous offer. One star is awarded per transaction, so split up purchases to earn more! Even if you don’t fulfill the 7 Star Dash, just registering your card will earn you special benefits. For more information, visit the Starbucks website.

Hilton HHonors is currently holding their Friends & Family Sale. Save up to 50% off the Best Available Rate at participating hotels and resorts throughout the Hilton Worldwide portfolio. You’ll also still earn Hilton HHonors Points. Book by January 7, 2013 for stays through the same date, excluding December 31, 2012.

Save 50% at these participating hotels and resorts:
-Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites, and Hilton Grand Vacations

Save 30% at these participating hotels and resorts:
– Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, Homewood Suites, and Home2 Suites

Staring today, and running through the weekend, Starbucks is once again offering BOGO Holiday Drinks. This offer is available from 2PM-5PM from the 13th-16th: perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or help unwinding after a day of work. Holiday drinks include: Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, Caramel Brulée Latte, and Eggnog Latte. Hot, iced, and blended versions, as well as skinny (non-fat) options are also eligible.

We hope you’re saving tons of money using your 5% cash back cards to do your holiday season. Here’s a friendly reminder that the first quarter of 2013 is right around the corner. Registration has already opened up for some cards and will open up within the next few days for the rest.

Here’s a breakdown of the categories being offered:

• Chase Freedom: Gas stations, Drugstores, and Starbucks stores. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Sign up begins December 15th.
• Citi Dividend: Zappos.com*, Fitness clubs, Drugstores. Up to $300 cash back ($6,000 in purchases) per calendar year. Sign up not yet open.
• Discover Card: Restaurants and Movies. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Registration is currently open.

*Zappos.com is currently offering FREE VIP membership for a limited time only. Be sure to shop through vip.zappos.com. For more details, click here.

Megabus.com is currently giving away 200,000 FREE seats for trips between January 9th – February 28th. Although there is a 50¢ booking fee, the trip and the seat are essentially free. You must use promo code “TRYMEGABUS” when booking. Trips within and between the USA and Canada. Certain restrictions apply.

PayPal wants to put more Happy in your Holidays this season. Through the end of the year, you’ll get three gifts that keep on giving:

1. Price Matching: If you find an item you’ve already purchased advertised at a lower price within 30 days, PayPal will refund the difference. Up to $250/item and $1000/promotional period
2. Return Shipping: Order a ‘L’ when you’re more of an ‘M’? Even if the railer doesn’t cover return shipping, PayPal will. Up to $25/item and $100/promotional period.
3. More Time to Pay: BillMeLater, a PayPal service gives you 6 months of financing on qualifying purchases of $99+. Subject to credit approval.

Enter AVIS and JetBlue’s Road to Rewards sweepstakes and get 100 FREE TrueBlue Points. You’ll also have the chance to win over 500 points instantly and the grand prize of 100,000 TrueBlue Points. Offer available through December 22nd.

Also, through the end of the year, flash your American Express JetBlue card on select flights and enjoy a complimentary cocktail, glass of wine, or beer.

Today (12/9) ONLY, stop by Banana Republic to get a 20% off Virgin America coupon. Offer valid at Banana Republic retail stores only. Coupon is redeemable online for 3 day, advance purchase non-refundable main cabin tickets only. Last day to book is December 31st, 2012. Restrictions apply.