Yearly archive
2023 in points.
4 devaluations, 1 improvement, 93 offer changes, 8 rule changes — the month's biggest: Asia Miles award chart devaluation (premium cabins up ~20–30%)
December 2023
3 eventsNov 14CitiInsufficient history
Citi Double Cash: 20,000 points after $1,500 spend in 6 months
Source: awardwallet.com
Nov 3CitiActive
8/65 velocity rule: Five-day recent-inquiry auto-decline added
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Nov 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 85,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 125,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Nov 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 95,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 170,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Nov 1ChaseStrong
United Business Card: 50,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Nov 1ChaseStrong
United Club Card: 90,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Nov 1ChaseStrong
United Explorer Card: 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 50,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Nov 1ChaseStrong
United Quest Card: 70,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 6American ExpressActive
Family welcome-offer rule: Gold card added to the Platinum family
Source: frequentmiler.com
Oct 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Gold Card: 60,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1Cathay PacificMajor
Asia Miles award chart devaluation (premium cabins up ~20–30%)
Source: awardwallet.com
Oct 1ChaseAverage
Chase Freedom Unlimited: 20,000 points after $500 spend in 3 months (from 30,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 180,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 150,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 170,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1ChaseStrong
United Business Card: 75,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 50,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1ChaseStrong
United Explorer Card: 50,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 8CitiAll-Time High
Citi AAdvantage Executive: 70,000 points after $7,000 spend in 3 months (from 100,000)
Source: awardwallet.com
Sep 1ChaseAll-Time High
Chase Ink Business Cash: 90,000 points after $6,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 1ChaseAll-Time High
Chase Ink Business Unlimited: 90,000 points after $6,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 1American ExpressActive
Family welcome-offer rule: Consumer and Schwab Platinum cards combined into one welcome-offer family
Source: frequentmiler.com
Sep 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 125,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 85,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 170,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 95,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 15Capital OneActive
48-month rule (Capital One): Rule introduced (per card)
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Aug 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Platinum Card: 80,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 80,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Aug 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 40,000 points after $2,000 spend in 6 months (from 65,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 50,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 85,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 60,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 85,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 85,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 95,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 200,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1ChaseStrong
United Club Card: 80,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1ChaseStrong
United Quest Card: 60,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 70,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 26American ExpressImprovement
Qatar Airways Privilege Club added as 1:1 transfer partner
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 23CitiAll-Time High
Citi AAdvantage Executive: 100,000 points after $10,000 spend in 3 months (from 50,000)
Source: awardwallet.com
Jul 14ChaseActive
5/24 rule: Documented exceptions for elevated Ink Preferred offers
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Jul 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 150,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 150,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $2,000 spend in 3 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 65,000 points after $2,000 spend in 6 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 85,000 points after $4,000 spend in 6 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 85,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 175,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 85,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 200,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 95,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1ChaseStrong
United Business Card: 50,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1ChaseStrong
United Explorer Card: 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 50,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1ChaseStrong
United Quest Card: 70,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 17United AirlinesMajor
Major award chart devaluation (Europe saver awards +33% and more)
Source: awardwallet.com
May 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 150,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $2,000 spend in 3 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1American AirlinesMajor
Introduces dynamic pricing; eliminates Saver awards and fixed award charts
Source: awardwallet.com
Apr 11CitiActive
48-month rule: ThankYou family moved to a per-card 48-month clock
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Apr 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 150,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Mar 10American ExpressActive
Once-per-lifetime rule: Confirmed as applying to both personal and business cards
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Mar 1ChaseAll-Time High
Chase Ink Business Cash: 75,000 points after $6,000 spend in 3 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1ChaseAll-Time High
Chase Ink Business Unlimited: 75,000 points after $6,000 spend in 3 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 40,000 points after $2,000 spend in 6 months (from 70,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Mar 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 50,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 90,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Mar 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 50,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 95,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Feb 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 70,000 points after $2,000 spend in 6 months (from 40,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Feb 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 90,000 points after $4,000 spend in 6 months (from 50,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Feb 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 95,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 50,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Feb 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 150,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Jan 1American ExpressStrong
Amex Blue Cash Everyday: $200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 6 months (from 250)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Jan 1CitiStale — last documented April 1, 2025
Citi Strata Premier: 60,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 80,000)
Source: awardwallet.com
Jan 1American ExpressActive
Family welcome-offer rule: Family language added to Delta consumer cards
Source: frequentmiler.com
Jan 1ChaseAverage
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card: 175,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1ChaseAverage
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card: 120,000 points after $2,000 spend in 3 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 85,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 95,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1ChaseStrong
United Club Card: 80,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 100,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1ChaseStrong
United Quest Card: 60,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Questions
What changed in points in 2023?
On our documented record: 4 devaluations, 1 improvement, 93 offer changes, 8 rule changes — the month's biggest: Asia Miles award chart devaluation (premium cabins up ~20–30%)