Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The article discusses strategies for maximizing points and miles through pet-related purchases. It highlights how credit card offers, online shopping portals, and loyalty programs can be used to earn rewards. Specific examples include using Amex and Chase offers, shopping through Cashback Monitor and Savewise, and leveraging pet store loyalty programs. The piece also covers using credit cards with 0% APR for unexpected pet expenses and recommends cards for everyday pet costs.
Our Reading
The escape is carefully planned.
Pet food orders become points and miles.
Online portals offer cash back and rewards.
Credit cards help with vet bills and purchases.
Rewards stack through loyalty programs and shopping.
Travel is built around the same routines that feed the pets.
Author: Evan Null
Maximize Points, Miles and Cash Back on Pet Supply Purchases
The article explains how pet owners can earn rewards through online shopping for pet supplies. It details how to use credit card offers, shopping portals, and loyalty programs to maximize points and miles. The focus is on turning routine pet purchases into opportunities for travel rewards.
Check Credit Card Offers
Lyndsey Matthews, a points and loyalty expert, uses Amex and Chase offers to save money on pet food and supplies. She checks for targeted offers that provide cash back or bonus points, which can be used for travel or other expenses.
Shop Through an Online Portal
Shopping through portals like Cashback Monitor and Savewise allows pet owners to earn more rewards. The article lists current cash back and miles rates for stores like Petco, PetSmart, and Chewy, showing how these can vary and how to find the best deals.
Check the United MileagePlus X App
The United MileagePlus X app offers bonus miles for purchasing gift cards at pet-friendly stores. This strategy can be used to earn more miles, which can then be redeemed for travel. The app also offers bonus miles for those with a United credit card.
Stack and Save on Amazon
Amazon offers multiple ways to earn rewards on pet purchases. Setting up subscriptions for pet food and using the Prime Visa can provide cash back and other benefits. The article highlights how these tools can help pet owners save money while earning rewards.
