Simple Ways To Earn Points and Miles Without Traveling – Episode 93

Are you unable to travel right now? Perhaps it’s a busy season at work, you are taking care of a loved one, or travel restrictions got you grounded for the foreseeable future. While that’s a bummer — it doesn’t mean that you have to abandon your travel dreams completely. In fact, now is a great time to build your travel hacking expertise and beef up your points and miles portfolio. In this episode, we discuss ways to earn points and miles without traveling including lucrative credit card sign up bonuses, anniversary bonuses, and more.

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How To Earn Miles When You Aren’t Flying

Here are (5) simple ways to earn points and miles without traveling:

• [6:00] Lucrative sign up bonuses (when opening a new credit card)
• [7:00] Everyday spending (in-person and online shopping/online shopping portals)
• [9:00] Special email offers (card upgrades)
• [12:00] Refer a friend
• [13:40] Anniversary bonuses

Resources Mention

CardPointers App: Helps you use the right card for every purchase — when you’re on the go or just shopping online — all automatically. 

Jet Set 101: Becoming a Travel Hacker (course): In this course, learn how to turn regular spending into airline miles and hotel points, saving thousands of dollars in travel costs.

Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers (book): Discover the best savings strategies for affording travel and how you can set money aside to make it part of your lifestyle. 

Refer a Friend Bonus

Here’s a list of my favorite credit cards that offer bonus points when you refer a friend:

• Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express: Earn 40,000 Delta SkyMiles after you make $2,000 in purchases on their new card in six months.
• Chase Sapphire Preferred: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 in the first three months with a new card.
• Capital One Venture Rewards: Earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 within the first 3 months.

Other Travel Hacking Episodes You’ll Enjoy

Episode 79: How To Get Free Hotel Upgrades and Other Traveling Hacking Secrets With Julia Menez

Episode 30: How To Get Started Travel Hacking With Cody Berman

Danielle Desir Corbett

Danielle Desir Corbett is an award-winning and 6x grant-funded travel writer and podcast host who went from financial struggle to visiting 27+ countries all without waiting until retirement. Her story is proof that budget doesn’t limit adventure. Tune into The Thought Card Podcast for practical strategies to travel smarter and live on your terms. Say hello: thethoughtcard (at) gmail (dot) com.

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