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World of Hyatt Explorist and Globalist members, along with World of Hyatt personal and business cardholders, will receive one month of early access to award bookings starting June 30, 2026. Hyatt members can currently book award stays up to 12 months in advance. Under the new policy, eligible members will be able to book award stays 13 months out, giving them a head start on everyone else. This could become a meaningful perk for travelers targeting Hyatt's most sought-after properties, where award availability can disappear quickly, and adds another valuable benefit to holding Hyatt elite status or one of its co-branded credit cards.

Update: This rumor is now confirmed as Citi ended applications for the Custom Cash card on May 28, 2026. As of now, there do not appear to be any changes for existing cardholders. Data points are mixed on if you can still product change now that applications are closed. We will update as more information comes in.

May 26, 2026

Doctor of Credit is reporting that Citi will discontinue applications for the Custom Cash card, possibly as soon as the end of this week. The Custom Cash is one of Citi’s most popular cards and a key part of many Citi trifecta setups thanks to its automatic 5x category earnings each billing cycle. Many users pair it with the Citi Double Cash and a Strata card to maximize earnings and unlock transfer partner access. Applications for the card are still currently live, so if this is a card you’ve been considering, now may be the time to apply. If you already have another Citi card you no longer use, it may also be worth calling to see if you can product change to the Custom Cash, though product change options vary by customer. Citi has not announced any changes for current cardholders.

Wyndham is offering up to an 80% bonus on purchased points through July 3, 2026. This is a targeted offer, so some members may only receive a 70% bonus. Wyndham normally sells points for 1.3¢ each, so with the full 80% bonus, points cost as little as 0.72¢ apiece. That’s a solid price, though we’d generally only recommend buying Wyndham points if you have a specific redemption in mind. The standard annual purchase limit of 100,000 points still applies, and members must purchase at least 3,000 points to qualify.

Southwest is offering elevated welcome offers on all three personal cards . Earn 90k points on the Rapid Rewards Priority card after $3,000 in purchases in 3 months, 85k points on the Premier card after $2,000 in purchases, and 80k points on the Plus card after only $1,000 in purchases. Each offer is elevated by 30k points compared to the standard public offer.