As if your to-do list wasn’t already long enough, I’m about to add a few more things to it. But don’t worry: These are the kind of “chores” that can help you travel more for less … or just save you some serious cash.
With the end of the month fast approaching, there are a handful of easy wins you won’t want to miss. I'm talking about valuable Amex statement credits that reset, transfer bonuses that can stretch your points further, and some of the biggest credit card welcome offers we’ve seen in years.
The catch? Many of these deals come with deadlines – and a few are just days away from expiring.
Whether it’s using up a dining credit, locking in a transfer bonus for your next award trip, or finally pulling the trigger on a limited-time card offer, now’s the time to act. Knock a few of these out before the calendar flips to April, and your future travels (and your wallet) will thank you.
Money-Saving Statement Credits
If you've got a premium travel card like the *amex platinum* or *biz platinum* in your wallet, it comes with a handful of “money-saving” statement credits. Making good use of them is key to offsetting the cards' lofty annual fees – but it's up to make sure they don't go unused … and a few expire soon.
Let's start with the Amex Platinum. Following the card's refresh last summer, you now have more credits to keep track of than ever before – two of which are quarterly credits, meaning you've got just a week left to put them to use.
- Up to $75 Lululemon credit: Amex Platinum cardholders get up to $300 per calendar year (up to $75 per quarter) in credit for purchases made with athletic clothing retailer, Lululemon. If you're having trouble deciding what to spend your credit on, you can buy a physical gift card online or pick one up in-store to use later on. Just know, you might not be charged for online purchases until the card actually ships – and picking a physical gift card is key to making this work, an eGift cards won't cut it.
- Up to $100 Resy dining credit: The Platinum Card also comes with up to $400 per calendar year (up to $100 per quarter) in credit for U.S. Resy dining purchases. Simply use your Amex Platinum to pay the bill at any of the 10,000-plus U.S. Resy restaurants and Amex will credit your account up to $100 each quarter. If you don't have a Resy restaurant near you – or your schedule is already too packed to dine out before the end of the month – consider buying a gift card from one of these restaurants to use at a later date.
It's worth noting that the terms for both of these credits exclude gift card purchases, but we've tested both out in the past and haven't had any issues triggering the credit. There's even a handy tool for finding Resy restaurants that sell gift cards online, saving you from making an extra stop.
If you've got the Business Platinum Card in your wallet, you've got just one credit to worry about: Up to $200 per calendar year (up to $50 per quarter) for purchases at Hilton hotels. Assuming you don't have a Hilton stay planned in the next few days, you could try booking a stay for sometime later this year (or even next) and call the hotel to make a pre-payment for your reservation.
Others have reported getting this credit to work on dining purchases made at restaurants inside of Hilton hotels … but it's pretty hit-or-miss. A fellow traveler created a Google Sheet with datapoints for various Hilton properties around the globe – if you're planning to try this method for yourself, give it a look to see if someone has already tested it at your local Hilton first.
Finally, a pair of Hilton co-branded cards – the *Hilton Surpass* and the *Hilton Aspire* – come with quarterly credits of their own.
With the Hilton Surpass, you get up to $200 per calendar year (up to $50 per quarter) in credit for purchases made with Hilton. This credit is identical to the one that comes with the Business Platinum, so give one of those workarounds listed above a try if you still need to put it to use.
Meanwhile, the top-tier Hilton Aspire comes with up to $200 per calendar year (up to $50 per quarter) in credit for purchases made directly with an airline. Unlike the annual airline fee credit that comes with the Amex Platinum, this can be used to purchase flights outright.
The most straightforward way to use this would be to book a flight, but you're unlikely to find many for $50 or less, and it's probably not worth spending extra money unnecessarily. Instead, you could use this to pay for a seat assignment or upgrade on a flight you already have booked – or even consider adding money to your United TravelBank to use for a future flight.
No matter which of these credits you're trying to use up before the end of the month, it's best not to wait until the last minute. You'll need to make sure the charge actually posts to your card by March 31 or risk triggering next quarter's credit instead. Given the (occasional) lag in posting time, it's a good idea to give yourself a bit of a buffer.
Big Transfer Bonuses
Think of transfer bonuses as a way to stretch your balance of points and miles even further.
The big banks routinely roll out bonuses of 10% to as much as 40% – and sometimes even more! – when transferring points to select airline or hotel partners. For example, with a 25% transfer bonus, you'd only need to transfer 40,000 points to get the 50,000 miles you may need to book an award ticket.
Here are all the current transfer bonuses (as of publication), broken down bank by bank.
| Transfer from | Transfer to | Bonus | Expires | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One | Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank | 30% | April 30, 2026 | Full details |
| Chase | Air Canada Aeroplan | 20% | April 30, 2026 | Full details |
| Chase | IHG | 70% | April 30, 2026 | |
| Citi | Avianca LifeMiles | 25% | April 18, 2026 | Full details |
| Citi | Virgin Atlantic | 30% | April 18, 2026 | Full details |
As you can see, a few of the biggest and best bonuses run through the end of the month, giving you just one week to make use of them before they're gone.
The list of ways you can use these big bonuses is far too long to cover here, but these are a few of our favorites:
- 50% bonus from Rove Miles to Japan Airlines: You could use this bonus to book fly Japan Airlines business class to Tokyo for as few as 36,700 Rove Miles or roundtrip business class flights to Europe on partner carriers like Emirates, American, British Airways, and more for just 56,700 Rove Miles – and that's really just the tip of the iceberg!
- 20% bonus from Chase to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus: Use this bonus to fly to Europe and back for 27,000 Chase points in economy … or do it in business class for as few as 68,000 points roundtrip.
- 15% bonus from Amex to Avianca LifeMiles (ends March 28!): You can fly SWISS business class from New York City (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) for just 48,000 Amex points!
But before you rush to send your points somewhere with a bonus, remember: These transfers are a one-way street. Once you send the points to an airline partner, you cannot get them back to your Capital One, Chase, or other credit card account. That means you'll generally want to have a redemption in mind (and make sure the flights or hotels you want are actually available to book) before transferring your points.
Wondering why you should transfer your points? Read up on how it can help you book flights for less!
Big Welcome Offers
Getting ahead with travel credit cards is all about timing: opening a card when the welcome bonus is at its highest. Lucky for you, there are a handful of big offers out right now … but not for much longer.
Amex is out with big welcome offers on its suite of Delta SkyMiles cards. From the entry-level *delta skymiles gold* to the top-tier *delta skymiles reserve*, each and every one of them is offering a big bonus.
No matter which card you go with, these offers aren't guaranteed: Amex recently brought its “as high as” welcome offer format to the SkyMiles Cards. After you submit your application – but before you accept the card (if you are approved) and your credit score is pulled – Amex's “Apply With Confidence” feature will let you know the exact welcome offer you are eligible for.
Here's what's at stake with all three cards:
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- *delta skymiles platinum card*: bonus_miles_full
- *delta reserve card*: bonus_miles_full
While not quite as urgent, there are some big offers on the suite of Hilton co-branded cards that are worth your attention, too.
- *Hilton Honors*: bonus_miles_full
- *Hilton Surpass*: bonus_miles_full
- *Hilton Aspire*: bonus_miles_full
- *hilton honors business card*: bonus_miles_full
Finally, there's a limited-time bonus on a fan-favorite travel card that you should be aware of. With the *capital one venture card*, you can earn 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first three months.
If this card – and its big bonus – have been on your list, now is the time to apply.
Bottom Line
The end of the month is fast approaching, making this your last chance to cash in on valuable Amex credits, take advantage of transfer bonuses, and lock in elevated welcome offers. A few quick moves now could save you money – or score your next trip for less.
