DiscoverMark's Money MindMajor Changes Coming to Credit Card Rewards Programs | Episode 047
Major Changes Coming to Credit Card Rewards Programs | Episode 047

Major Changes Coming to Credit Card Rewards Programs | Episode 047

Update: 2025-06-20
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In this episode Mark discusses significant updates to the Capital One Venture X and Chase Sapphire Reserve credit cards, affecting lounge access, benefits and annual fees. 





He elaborates on how these changes will impact frequent travelers, comparing the benefits and drawbacks of both cards, and considers whether to keep or cancel these cards in light of the updates. 





He also touches upon potential changes coming to the American Express Platinum card and discusses how he may proceed in navigating these changes.





If you would like your question answered on the show, please send an email to Mark@MarksMoneyMind.com and put “podcast question” in the subject line.





Episode Links:





Mark’s Money Mind YouTube Channel





Capital One Set to Change Lounge Access Policies





Introducing the New Couponified Chase Sapphire Reserve





Timestamps:






  • 00:52 Changes in Credit Card Rewards: Capital One Venture X




  • 05:01 Navigating the Capital One Venture X Changes




  • 11:20 Chase Sapphire Reserve: New Updates and Implications




  • 15:26 Evaluating the Chase Sapphire Reserve Benefits




  • 23:21 American Express Platinum: Current and Future Considerations




  • 40:42 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Major Changes Coming to Credit Card Rewards Programs | Episode 047

Major Changes Coming to Credit Card Rewards Programs | Episode 047

Mark Trautman