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Credit Cardholders Can Minimize the Coronavirus Impact on Their Finances

The COVID-19 has made a lot of noise over the past few months and continues to spread rapidly throughout the world, including the United States. Thousands of cases with over 70 deaths are now identified across the country. The virus’ onrush has already led to closing educational institutions and public spaces, to banning large events and gatherings, dining out, travel, and more. Many countries have closed borders to foreigners.

Still, panicking is definitely not what one should do now. The World Health Organization and the government are doing their best to prevent the coronavirus spread and reduce the number of cases. And banks do not stand aside as well. Last week, the FDIC warned financial institutions of the growing financial difficulties of Americans affected by the COVID-19 and called them to customers and members’ assistance.

In this regard, many large issuers rolled out special coronavirus help pages on their websites containing information on the precautions taken and clarifying additional m ...

Americans’ Plans and Expectations for Valentine’s Day 2020

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This romantic holiday has long gone beyond the celebration only for loving couples. According to numerous statistics, people also make gifts to family members, friends, colleagues, and even pets. Thus, the holiday makes America spend huge sums of money year in year out.

In mid-January, Offers.com conducted a Google survey with more than 4,000 U.S. adult respondents to explore the main Valentine's Day shopping & spending trends. Let’s have a look at its main outcomes:

35% intend to spend money on gifts or celebration this year.

Expenses depend on the person’s relationship status (engaged people will spend an average of $85, married – $71, those who are in a relationship – $65, and single ones – $51) and their sex (men’s average spending is $85, women’s – $61.50).

Most often, people plan to make a purchase on Valentine's Day for their partners (71%). Children take second place (28%), followed by friends (9%), pets (6%), and dearest self ...

Get Free Food Delivery with Chase Credit Cards

Starting this week, some Chase cardholders can enjoy one more nice benefit. This is due to a new partnership with DoorDash. The food delivery service works online and is available on AppStore and Google Play. In the app, you can choose to order literally any kind of food from over 300,000 local and national restaurants across the U.S. and Canada.

The update concerns the owners of the Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, Freedom and Slate credit cards. The lucky ones can get a free or discounted DashPass subscription that provides free deliveries on orders from eligible restaurants. Here are the exact offers:

Chase Sapphire Reserve®: free DashPass benefits on eligible orders for 12-24 months after activation.

Chase Sapphire Preferred®: free DashPass benefits on eligible orders for 12-24 months after activation.

Chase Freedom®: free DashPass benefits on eligible orders for 3 months after activation and a 50% discount for the next 9 months.

Chase Slate®: free DashPass benefits on eligible orders for ...

Here’s New Payment Method – Facebook Pay

This month, Facebook officially launched its own payment system – Facebook Pay. It is positioned as an easy and secure way to make payments on all Facebook platforms that include Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. With the service, users also get an opportunity to view payment history, manage payment information, and access customer support 24/7.

In addition to making and receiving money transfers, Facebook Pay allows, for example, split the bill with friends, shop on Facebook Marketplace and Instagram, donate to Facebook or Instagram fundraisers, and purchase games, tickets to events, or premium content on Facebook Watch.

Currently, Facebook Pay is available only on Facebook and Messenger and only for U.S. users. The company promises to expand these boundaries shortly.

To start using the service, you simply need to go to one of the apps and enter your payment account information. Most major credit cards, debit cards, and/or PayPal accounts can be added depending on the option. After this action is ...

Amex to Roll Out a Corporate Program for Startups

This fall, startups are to get more opportunities since American Express has recently announced the run of the American Express Corporate Program for Startups under the slogan "Your big ideas deserve big spending power”. The program will be available by invitation only to eligible companies selected by Amex based on creditworthiness and some other factors.

"Startups are an increasingly large part of the global economy, but traditional corporate card products weren't meeting their needs," Anna Marrs, American Express Global Commercial Services president, said. "From working with startups in the past, we realized that was an underserved opportunity.”

The official Amex website says that the program members will receive all the benefits, rewards, and business tools that come with American Express credit cards. Here’s what approved applicants may count on:

Full corporate liability, meaning its the company and not the individual Card Member will bear responsibility for all amounts due. No personal gua ...

Last Chance to Enjoy Citi Benefits

Only a week is left before Citi finally winds up most of the travel and consumer perks their credit cardholders got used to. We would like to remind you that the bank announced this bonus cancellation on almost all of their rewards credit cards about two months ago. So, looking for the pros, at least some time was given to make the last use out of the benefits and accept the situation.

However, in case you are still out of the swim, let’s sort it out a bit. If your wallet contains such cards as the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card, the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi, the Citi Double Cash Card, the Citi Premier Card, or the Citi Prestige Card, then you get on the list and should be ready to face changes on September 22, 2019.

Depending on the card, you may no longer be able to use Citi Price Rewind, Trip Cancellation & Interruption Protection, Worldwide Travel Accident Insurance, Baggage Delay and Lost Baggage Protection, Travel and Emergency Assistance, Worldwide Car Rental Coverage, Roads ...