In this packed Quick Hits edition, DeAndre Coke delivers a high-impact update on the latest news in the points, miles, and travel world — plus a deep dive into the fast-changing landscape of earning credit card points through payroll with Zil Money.

DeAndre starts by highlighting the new Capital One Venture X offers, including record-breaking bonuses of up to 400,000 miles on the business version. He then discusses Apple’s new digital passport integration for iPhone Wallet, offering a glimpse at the future of airport security and ID verification. Next, he explores Hilton’s 100% points purchase bonus, the official rollout of the new Diamond Reserve elite tier, and what these changes mean for frequent travelers. Finally, DeAndre breaks down the rollercoaster of updates surrounding Zil Money’s payroll-on-credit-card program — covering industry restrictions, temporary shutdowns, and the latest return of 3X earnings with the Chase Ink Business Preferred card.

The episode wraps with key insights on adapting to platform changes, staying informed through the community chat, and using every opportunity to earn responsibly while maximizing rewards.

Key takeaways: 

• Capital One updates: Venture X offers hit record highs — up to 400K miles on the business card.
• Digital passport rollout: iPhone users can now store U.S. passports in Apple Wallet for TSA use.
• Hilton’s 100% bonus: Ideal time to buy points at 0.5¢ value; great for planned redemptions.
• New Hilton elite tier: Diamond Reserve officially launches Jan 1, 2026, requiring 80 nights and $18K spend.
• Zil Money chaos: Frequent system changes, but the platform now supports deeper mid-month usage.
• Community-driven insights: WhatsApp group collaboration continues to uncover real-time strategies.
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