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Wyndham Launches $395 Earner Premier Card and Refreshes Its Lineup
Barclays and Wyndham launched the Earner Premier, a new $395 top-tier card that earns 8x at Hotels by Wyndham, grants Diamond status, and offers up to 120,000 bonus points. The launch comes with a refresh across the rest of the Earner family, repositioning the $149 Business, $95 Plus, and no-fee base cards on status, anniversary points, and award discounts.
Discover it Miles Card Moving to Capital One App and Website
Starting **July 27, 2026**, Discover it Miles Card holders will manage their accounts through Capital One's app and website instead of Discover's platform. Cardholders will retain their rewards structure and no annual fee, and will gain access to Capital One's Offers, Travel, and Entertainment features.
Amex Adds $300 Annual ChatGPT Business Credit to Business Gold and Platinum
American Express has launched a **$300 annual ChatGPT Business statement credit** for all new and existing cardholders of the Amex Business Gold and Business Platinum cards, effective **May 12, 2026**. The credit applies to ChatGPT Business subscriptions.
U.S. Bank Kroger Credit Cards No Longer Accepting New Applications
U.S. Bank has stopped accepting applications for its Kroger co-branded credit cards, with reports indicating the cards have been unavailable for **approximately two weeks**. The exact status of the partnership remains unclear, though customer service representatives have suggested the change may be permanent.
American Express Gold Card Adds New Benefits for 60th Anniversary With No Fee Increase
American Express enhanced the Gold Card with new benefits including 5x points on Amex Travel hotels, new Hertz elite status, and additional dining partners—all without raising the $325 annual fee. The enhancements reflect Amex's focus on travel and dining perks for Gen Z and millennial cardholders.
Discover Discontinuing Connected Account and Pay with Rewards Apple Pay Features (June 4)
Discover will discontinue its integration with Connected Account and Pay with Rewards features on Apple Pay effective June 4, 2026. Cardholders relying on these features for account management or rewards redemption will need to transition to alternative methods before the discontinuation date.
