Monthly archive
January 2026 in points.
4 devaluations, 20 offer changes, 4 rule changes — the month's biggest: Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select: 80,000 points after $3,500 spend in 4 months (from 60,000)
January 2026
28 eventsJan 15Capital OneActive
Two personal card limit: Rule documented in reference guide
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Jan 15ChaseMinor
Unlimited free lounge guests ends for Ritz-Carlton cardholders
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Jan 9CitiAll-Time High
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select: 80,000 points after $3,500 spend in 4 months (from 60,000)
Source: awardwallet.com
Jan 8CitiAll-Time High
Citi AAdvantage Executive: 100,000 points after $10,000 spend in 3 months (from 70,000)
Source: awardwallet.com
Jan 8HiltonMinor
Points earning cut in half at Homewood Suites and Spark brands
Source: loyaltylobby.com
Jan 1Bank of AmericaAverage
Alaska Airlines Visa Business: 70,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (90 days) (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1Bank of AmericaStrong
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: 70,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (90 days) (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1Capital OneStrong
Capital One Venture X: 75,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 100,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1Capital OneStrong
Capital One Venture: 75,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1ChaseAverage
Chase Freedom Unlimited: 20,000 points after $500 spend in 3 months (from 30,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1ChaseInsufficient history
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business: 150,000 points after $20,000 spend in 3 months (from 200,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 90,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 50,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 100,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 125,000 points after $9,000 spend in 6 months (from 70,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 150,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 130,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 155,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1ChaseStrong
United Explorer Card: 70,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1ChaseStrong
United Quest Card: 80,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 70,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Questions
What changed in points in January 2026?
On our documented record: 4 devaluations, 20 offer changes, 4 rule changes — the month's biggest: Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select: 80,000 points after $3,500 spend in 4 months (from 60,000)