The Points Ledger

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August 2018 in points.

1 devaluation, 1 improvement, 7 rule changes — the month's biggest: SPG–Marriott merger conversion and program integration losses

August 2018

9 events

Aug 27ChaseActive

48-month Sapphire rule: Extended from 24 to 48 months

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 26ChaseImprovement

JetBlue TrueBlue added as 1:1 transfer partner

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 24American ExpressActive

Pop-up jail: Two pop-up variants confirmed; bypass via phone judged unreliable

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 18MarriottMajor

SPG–Marriott merger conversion and program integration losses

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 4American ExpressActive

Pop-up jail: Extended to business cards

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 1American ExpressActive

Family welcome-offer rule: Cross-issuer SPG/Marriott bonus restrictions documented

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 1ChaseActive

Marriott family bonus rule: Cross-issuer Marriott/SPG bonus restrictions added to Chase Marriott card terms

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 1American ExpressActive

Pop-up jail: Rule first documented (in-application eligibility pop-up on personal cards)

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 1HSBCActive

Two-card limit (HSBC): Rule first documented

Source: doctorofcredit.com

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What changed in points in August 2018?

On our documented record: 1 devaluation, 1 improvement, 7 rule changes — the month's biggest: SPG–Marriott merger conversion and program integration losses

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Bonus Eagle. “August 2018 in points — The Points Ledger.” bonuseagle.com. https://www.bonuseagle.com/ledger/2018-08

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