CreditPoints Guides

Guides

Long-form, no-fluff articles on travel credit cards, transfer partners, and the rules of the points game. Updated each quarter.

Best Travel Credit Cards of 2026
Featured·Card Roundups

Best Travel Credit Cards of 2026

Eight cards that actually move the needle — ranked by first-year value, transfer partner depth, and how much of the fee you get back without trying.

12 min·May 2026
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Chase's 5/24 Rule, Explained
Rules & Mechanics·9 min

Chase's 5/24 Rule, Explained

The unofficial Chase policy that controls who gets approved — and how to sequence your applications so you actually get the cards you want.

World of Hyatt Award Chart 2026: Get $1,000 Hotel Nights for 25K Points
Rewards Programs·11 min

World of Hyatt Award Chart 2026: Get $1,000 Hotel Nights for 25K Points

The last great fixed award chart in US hotels — eight categories, peak/standard/off-peak pricing, and the redemptions that consistently print 3¢+ per point.