Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card – 50,000 Bonus Points

Enroll yourself for a new Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card from Chase to start earning savings towards future vacations. Each purchase brings you closer to hotel, airline, and other rewards. In addition to having a complimentary 5th night, other cardholder benefits include:

  • 50,000 bonus points after your first purchase*
  • 1 free night stay at Category 1-4 hotels*
  • Annual fee of $85 waived the 1st year
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Anniversary bonus of 1 FREE night annually at Category 1-5 hotels

The points breakdown is as follows:

  • 5 points per $1 spend at over 3,500 Marriott locations
  • 2 points per $1 spend on direct airline purchases, car rental agencies, and restaurants
  • 1 point per $1 spend elsewhere
  • NO limit on the amount of points earned

*Bonus points qualifying purchases do not include balance transfers, cash advances, or checks. Allow 6-8 weeks for points to be posted. If account is closed before 6 months time, bonus points will be deducted.*Allow 6-8 weeks for free night e-certificate to be awarded. Must be redeemed within 6 months of issuance.

Offers valid for new Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Cardholders only.

FREE VIP Lounge for Visa Chase Cardholders at the London Olympics

The 2012 London Olympic Games are looming upon us! Chase members can make the most of their trip just by flashing their Visa card to gain exclusive access to Visa’s VIP Lounge. Up to 5 guests can also accompany cardholder, provided that there is space. This event is FREE, but as space is limited and sure to fill up quick, it is best to RSVP (you also receive a special welcome gift if you do).

The Visa VIP Lounge is located at 116 Pall Mall in London’s West End, just a short distance from the Olympic Games and other London sights. It will be open daily during the Olympic Games, July 27-August 12, from 10:00 am to midnight.

The VIP Lounge will feature:

  • Celebrity Chef Morimoto Culinary Experiences*
  • Appearances by Olympic Athletes
  • Food, wine, beer and other refreshments daily
  • Free Wi-Fi and more than 10 HDTVs throughout the Lounge

*Cardholders and up to 6 guests are limited to 2 culinary experiences by Iron Chef Morimoto. Registration can be done here. The calendar should be updated when more information becomes available. You can also opt to get updates via email.

The following cards should be accepted, but call first to confirm: British Airways Visa, Disney Premier, Disney Rewards, Fairmont, Freedom, Hyatt, Marriot Premier, Marriort Rewards, Priority Club, Ritz-Carlton, Sapphire Preferred, Slate, Southwest, United Club, United MileagePlus Explorer. If we’ve missed a card, please let us know in the comments.