Monthly archive
February 2026 in points.
6 devaluations, 1 improvement, 10 offer changes, 2 rule changes — the month's biggest: Free guest and authorized-user lounge access ends for Venture X
February 2026
19 eventsFeb 24American ExpressActive
1-in-5 / 2-in-90 limits: Same-product 90-day approval limit documented alongside the velocity limits
Source: frequentmiler.com
Feb 16Wells FargoActive
48-month rule (Wells Fargo): Per-card 48-month bonus language documented on Active Cash
Source: bankrate.com
Feb 7BiltModerate
Rent earning restructured; full points on housing now require matching card spend
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 5American ExpressMinor
United TravelBank purchases stop triggering the $200 airline incidental credit
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Feb 1Delta Air LinesMinor
American Express statement credit Choice Benefit reduced for Diamond and Platinum Medallions
Source: viewfromthewing.com
Feb 1American ExpressStrong
Amex Blue Cash Everyday: $200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 6 months (from 200)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Feb 1American ExpressStrong
Amex Blue Cash Preferred: $300 cash back after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 250)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Feb 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Platinum Card: 175,000 points after $12,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Feb 1Capital OneMajor
Free guest and authorized-user lounge access ends for Venture X
Source: onemileatatime.com
Feb 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 175,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 150,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 175,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1BarclaysAverage
JetBlue Plus Card: 70,000 points after $1,000 spend in 3 months (from 50,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Feb 1JetBlue AirwaysMinor
Mosaic 1 checked bags cut to one; companion upgrades and free drinks reduced for Mosaic elites
Source: frequentmiler.com
Questions
What changed in points in February 2026?
On our documented record: 6 devaluations, 1 improvement, 10 offer changes, 2 rule changes — the month's biggest: Free guest and authorized-user lounge access ends for Venture X
