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NCL's New Mastercard: Does 30K Points Beat Cash Perks?
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NCL's New Mastercard: Does 30K Points Beat Cash Perks?

NCL’s World Mastercard is the cruise line’s latest nudge into your wallet. Zero annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, 20,000-point welcome bonus after $1,000 spend in 90 days (worth $200 at face value toward a cruise or onboard credit). Earn 3 WorldPoints per dollar on Norwegian purchases—including fare and many onboard charges—2x on air and hotels, 1x everywhere else. Points redeem at a flat 1 cent per point for onboard credit or cruise fare discounts, starting in 5,000-point increments f...

Chase's 30% Avios Bonus: Book Hawaii, Europe Before It Ends
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Chase's 30% Avios Bonus: Book Hawaii, Europe Before It Ends

Chase just dropped a 30% transfer bonus to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus Avios. Transfer by December 1…

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