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- 1Australian banks slash rewards programs ahead of surcharge banβBanks cut rewards programs, free travel insurance amid surcharge ban By Adelaide Miller Sweeping reforms from the Reserv
Sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank of Australia take effect this week, including a ban on card surcharge practices. In preparation, Australian banks are hiking fees, cutting rewards programs and scrapping free travel insurance perks. Consumer commentators warn customers will effectively pay for the reforms through lost benefits and higher costs, while banks point to regulatory pressure on payments.
- 2IHG Card Changes, StubHub Credits and Delta Travel NewsβΌIHG Card Changes, StubHub Credits & Delta Travel News
Travel rewards coverage is bundling several updates: changes to IHG hotel credit cards, new StubHub credit offers, and travel news from Delta Air Lines. Points and miles enthusiasts are tracking what the IHG card adjustments mean for hotel redemptions, while StubHub credits are being flagged as a way to offset ticket costs. Details on the Delta item were not specified in the report.
- 3Google pauses open-source bug bounty over AI-generated junk reportsβGoogle freezes open-source bug bounty program amid flood of invalid AI slop submissions Google suspends product vulnerab
Google has suspended vulnerability submissions to its Open Source Software Vulnerability Reward Program after a wave of invalid, low-quality reports widely attributed to AI-generated research. The company says the flood of bogus submissions is overwhelming its review process. Security researchers are pointing to the suspension as an example of automated tools mass-producing submissions in pursuit of bounty payouts, undermining programs meant to reward genuine discoveries.
- 4Rivemont launches trading terminal for major decentralized exchangesβRivemont opens today, 07:00 UTC. One terminal for Hyperliquid, Lighter, Aster, dYdX and Extended: trade, run bots with a
Rivemont opened today at 07:00 UTC, launching a unified trading terminal that connects Hyperliquid, Lighter, Aster, dYdX and Extended. Users can trade from their own wallets, run bots with backtesting, and copy other traders. The platform charges a flat 0.05% per fill and kicked off its Points Season 1 rewards program at launch.
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Bilt Rewards has added Amtrak as its first rail transfer partner, allowing members to convert Bilt points into Amtrak Guest Rewards points. The move makes it the first time the rewards program supports a train operator, giving travelers a new way to fund rail trips alongside its existing airline and hotel partners.
- 6The Points Guy flags top beginner mistake with travel cardsβΌThe No. 1 mistake beginners make with travel cards, according to The Points Guy
The Points Guy says the biggest mistake beginners make with travel credit cards is misusing them, costing newcomers significant value. The guidance, reported by MarketWatch, is drawing attention from travelers looking to maximize points and rewards as interest in travel rewards programs keeps growing.
- 7Credit card reward points can expire β check yours nowβYour credit card points have an expiry date. Do you know when? Depending on the issuer, reward points commonly expire 1β
Credit card reward points commonly expire one to three years after they are earned, depending on the issuer, though some programs let them stay valid indefinitely. Personal finance commentators are urging cardholders to check their balances in their card apps before the end of the festive season and redeem any points set to lapse, particularly those expiring before March.
- 8Best Airline Loyalty Programs for Last-Minute TravelβMy Favorite Airline Loyalty Programs for Last-Minute Travel
Travel publication Upgraded Points has published a rundown of its favorite airline loyalty programs for travelers booking trips at short notice. The piece highlights which reward schemes offer the best value when plans come together late, a recurring topic of interest for frequent flyers comparing points and status benefits. No further details were available from the headline alone.
- 9Alaska Airlines expands Atmos Rewards loyalty programβAtmosβ’ Rewards expands with customized ways to earn, more benefits, new partners, broader access to premium experiences and a new debit card offering
Alaska Airlines announced an expansion of its Atmos Rewards loyalty program, adding customized ways to earn points, more benefits, new partners and broader access to premium experiences. The program also introduces a new debit card offering, giving members additional options to earn and use rewards in everyday spending.