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Jarrod West
Verified
Senior Travel Writer, Upgraded Points
Brooklyn
Beats
Biography
Jarrod has been writing about the ins and outs of credit cards and loyalty programs, as well as airlines and hotels, for over 8 years. He is regularly called upon to share his expertise on the latest news within the space and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Travel and Leisure, RetailMeNot, and Yahoo! Finance. He first became fascinated with the world of travel rewards as the perfect way to visit dream destinations without breaking the bank. Now, he loves to help others realize their travel goals and upgrade their travel experiences.
Travel , Airlines And Hotels , Loyalty Programs , Credit Card Rewards
Crime, Politics, Sport, Business
Content
By Jarrod West Verified, Ryan Smith Verified| Upgraded Points Verified The launch of the U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® Card was met with plenty of excitement, thanks to its ability to earn up to an industry-leading 4% cash-back on all purchases with a $0 annual fee. Now, less than 6 months after its initial launch, U.S. Bank has made some sweeping changes to the card that make it a shell of its former self and, frankly, no longer worth considering. As a refresher, here is how the cash-back earnings on the U.S. Bank Smartly card worked previously
By Jarrod West Verified, Nick Ellis| Upgraded Points Verified The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card is a popular card choice for those who frequent Marriott hotels, thanks to its bonus points, annual free night certificate, elite night credit boost, and more. Now that the card has a new and improved welcome bonus offer, there is even more reason to add it to your wallet. Here’s a look at the details of the new offer, plus an outline of all of the card’s best benefits, so you can determine whether you should add it to your wallet
By Jarrod West Verified| Upgraded Points Verified Advertiser DisclosureMany of the credit card offers that appear on this site are from credit card companies from which we receive financial compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). However, the credit card information that we publish has been written and evaluated by experts who know these products inside out. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or endorse
Company Info
Upgraded Points
Upgraded Points provides insider strategies that help travelers to maximize their points, miles, rewards and travel experiences.
Austin, Texas, United States
'+1 800-331-1212
Founded: 2016