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April 12, 2026•4 min read
Chase gives you up to $240/year in free Instacart groceries — plus a free Instacart+ membership worth $99. Here's how to activate it, which cards qualify, and the split-order trick to use every dollar.
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- instacart
- grocery-credits
- credit-card-benefits
- sapphire-reserve
April 12, 2026•4 min read
Delta SkyMiles cards now offer $100-$250/year in hotel credits through Delta Stays. Here's exactly how to use it, what qualifies, and why it might beat booking directly.
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- delta
- hotel-credit
- delta-stays
- credit-card-benefits
April 9, 2026•5 min read
The Capital One Venture X costs $395/year. The travel credit alone is $300 and anniversary miles are worth $100. Here's why the math almost works itself out.
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- premium-credit-cards
- travel-rewards
April 2, 2026•5 min read
I spent $795 on the Chase Sapphire Reserve and used it to design a perfect New York trip. Here's how the benefits covered the Broadway show, hotel, restaurants, and more.
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- premium-credit-cards
- travel-rewards
April 1, 2026•3 min read
Fresh Q2 quarterly credits just loaded April 1. Lululemon, Resy, Hilton, Indeed—plus monthly credits you need to use by April 30.
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- benefit-expiration
- quarterly-credits
April 1, 2026•5 min read
The Amex Gold has $524 in annual dining and food credits. Here's how to use the Resy, Uber, Dunkin', and restaurant credits to easily beat the $325 fee.
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- premium-credit-cards
- dining-rewards
March 26, 2026•4 min read
I spent $895 on the Amex Platinum and used it to design two perfect trips: a San Francisco staycation and a New York vacation. Here's the math.
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- premium-credit-cards
- travel-rewards
March 19, 2026•8 min read
CSR vs Amex Platinum in 2026: both cards have $2,900+ in annual credits. Here's which one actually pays off based on how you spend.
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- amex-platinum
- card-comparison
- premium-credit-cards
March 12, 2026•5 min read
Your Amex Platinum gives you $300/year at Equinox. Here's how to use it—whether you're a member, thinking about joining, or just want the gym credit without the gym.
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- benefits-guide
- equinox
March 12, 2026•10 min read
Every premium credit card benefit resets on a different schedule — monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Here's exactly when each one resets so you never lose a credit.
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- amex-platinum
- chase-sapphire-reserve
- premium-credit-cards
March 10, 2026•7 min read
Premium credit cards cover up to 7 streaming services for free — Disney+, Hulu, Max, Apple TV+, Apple Music, and more. Here's exactly how to set each one up.
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- entertainment
- credit-card-benefits
- amex-platinum
- chase-sapphire-reserve
March 5, 2026•5 min read
Your Amex Platinum gives you $75/quarter at lululemon—$300/year free. Here's exactly what to buy, how the We Made Too Much sale works, and tips to maximize every dollar.
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- benefits-guide
- lululemon
March 1, 2026•3 min read
Your Q1 quarterly credit card benefits expire March 31. Lululemon, Resy, StubHub, Exclusive Tables—here's what to use before it's gone.
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- benefit-expiration
- quarterly-credits
February 27, 2026•9 min read
The Amex Platinum has $3,096 in annual credits. Here's every benefit broken down—what it covers, how to use it, and how to maximize it in 2026.
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- premium-credit-cards
- benefits-guide
- travel-rewards
February 20, 2026•7 min read
HBO Max isn't listed on Amex's Digital Entertainment Credit—but there's a loophole. Get HBO Max, Disney+, and Hulu for free using your $25/month credit. Here's how.
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- streaming
- hbo-max
- digital-entertainment
- credit-card-benefits
January 15, 2026•7 min read
The Amex Platinum Digital Entertainment Credit gives you $25/month for streaming. Stack it with Walmart+ to get Disney+, Hulu, Max, Peacock, and Paramount — all free. Here's exactly how to set it up.
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- streaming
- entertainment
- credit-card-benefits
November 1, 2025•5 min read
You have 60 days to use hundreds (or thousands) of dollars in credit card benefits before they vanish on January 1st. Here's your checklist.
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- year-end-planning
- benefit-expiration
October 15, 2025•1 min read
An overview of why we built Credit Card Coups and what to expect from the blog.