The Points Tool You've Always Wanted

Amex has an offer for a $100 statement credit after spending $500 or more at participating Accor properties between August 3 and December 2, 2026. You must enroll in the offer by November 2, 2026 and book directly through Accor. You can view the list of participating properties here. Accor points have a fixed redemption value of 2 euro cents each and can be combined with cash, including when paying at checkout. That means you could redeem points for part of your stay and charge at least $500 to your enrolled Amex card to trigger the statement credit.

August 13 update: There has been no official announcement from U.S. Bank, but Qantas and Flying Blue have been removed from transfer options. We'll update as more information comes in.

U.S. Bank has finally delivered on its long-promised addition of transfer partners. Altitude Reserve cardholders can now transfer points 1:1 to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, and Ethiopian ShebaMiles, or 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless. Another transferable points currency is always welcome, but there's a major catch: The Altitude Reserve is currently the only U.S. Bank card with access to these partners, and it has been closed to new applicants since 2024. That makes this great news for existing cardholders but largely irrelevant to everyone else for now. We'll be watching to see whether U.S. Bank reopens the Altitude Reserve, adds transfers to other cards, or launches a new transferable-points card.

American Express has added more than 350 properties to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection portfolios, bringing the combined footprint to more than 3,400 properties across 116 countries. We like both programs, particularly for Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders, who receive up to $600 in annual hotel credits split into two $300 semi-annual credits. Fine Hotels + Resorts bookings can also include valuable perks such as daily breakfast for two, a $100 property credit, guaranteed 4 p.m. checkout, and possible early check-in and room upgrades.

August 12 update:
IHG now has a second targeted offer that has a higher cap of 10 bonus elite nights through September 30, 2026. This appears to be aimed at certain corporate customers, although we've seen data points where eligibility may be broader than the terms indicate. Here's a direct link to the registration page to check to see if you're targeted.

Original August 7 post:
IHG is targeting certain members with an offer to earn double elite night credits on eligible paid stays completed by September 29, 2026. There is a maximum of five bonus nights. Only qualifying paid stays of at least $30 before taxes and fees count, so award stays and Points + Cash bookings are excluded. Even if you aren't chasing status with IHG, the extra nights can help you reach Milestone Rewards, which begin at 20 elite nights and include options like bonus points, food and beverage credits, suite upgrades, and lounge access.