In the world of travel and rewards programs, earning miles and points can be a great way to save money and get free flights or hotel stays. One of the easiest ways to boost your miles and points balance is by using shopping portals offered by major loyalty programs. These portals allow you to earn bonus miles or points for making purchases at participating retailers.
Recently, there has been an opportunity to stack two different offers to generate miles and points at a very economical rate. The first offer is a targeted American Express (Amex) offer that gives cardholders a $49 rebate on a subscription to Motley Fool, a financial advisory service. The second offer is a shopping portal offer that gives users a bonus for taking out a Motley Fool subscription.
To take advantage of this opportunity, you’ll need to first load the targeted Amex offer to the card that will give you the best return on your Motley Fool spending. Then, select a shopping portal affiliated with your preferred loyalty program and find the Motley Fool deal they are offering. Currently, key portals are offering between 3,800 and 10,000 Avios/miles/points.
By clicking through to the Motley Fool site from your selected portal and paying for the subscription with the Amex card linked to the offer, you can bring the cost of the subscription down to $49. This effectively means that any miles or points you earn from the subscription are a bonus on top of the subscription cost.
The cost of the miles or points you earn will vary depending on the loyalty program. For example, if you choose to earn British Airways Avios, the effective cost will be 0.49 cents per Avios. Other programs like Alaska Mileage Plan, American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, Southwest Rapid Rewards, and Chase Ultimate Rewards have similar costs.
It’s important to note that there is a disclaimer to this deal. The terms and conditions of the Amex offer state that you need to make a single subscription-based purchase of $99 or more directly through the fool.com/amex website to trigger the credit. However, historically, accessing the Motley Fool site through a shopping portal has still triggered the credit. Your experience may vary, so be aware of this term before deciding to take advantage of this opportunity.
In conclusion, by combining a targeted Amex offer and the deals offered by various shopping portals, you can generate miles and points at a very economical rate. While the number of miles and points you can earn may not be significant, it can be a cost-effective way to top up your account if you need to. Just be sure to read the terms and conditions and understand the disclaimer before proceeding.