The Cash+ But Make It Chase

This week, Matt, Lani, and RJ dig into transfer partners they’d love to see, whether premium non-travel cards could actually work, overlooked travel destinations, the Sapphire Reserve refresh, and some of the worst-designed credit card credits on the market.

They also cover rumors and news around Chase Aeroplan, the Freedom Flex, and a possible Bonvoy Brilliant Business card before wrapping up with what new entrants like Silo, Symphony, and Rove need to do to break through in the increasingly crowded points-and-miles space.

Timestamps

0:00 — Pre-show chat, survey reminder, and member banter

12:38 — Show kickoff: Matt, Lani, and RJ intros

Viewer Questions

14:47 — What program should become a transfer partner?

Kirby G. asks which loyalty program we’d most like to see enter the transferable-points ecosystem, following Ethiopian Airlines becoming a U.S. Bank transfer partner.

22:37 — Would you want a premium non-travel card?

Coder asks whether there’s room for premium cards built around something other than travel. What would a premium Apple Card, Costco card, or similar product actually need to offer?

40:18 — Hidden gem travel destinations

Kirby G. wants to know about places people tend to overlook but really should visit, whether that’s a small village overseas or someplace like Appleton, Wisconsin.