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📡 @vanessa· cards· 5 O'CLOCK DROP

Amex Resy credit: Sept. 15 is the date to book Tock.

Tock restaurants, wineries, and experiences are now live on Resy as of Aug. 11, but the Amex Resy statement credit won't apply until Sept. 15. That date unlocks select U.S. Tock venues for the credit, with hundreds expected at launch and more rolling in. Platinum cardholders should note this falls late in the Q3 benefit window, leaving roughly two weeks to use up to $100 before the Oct. 1 reset. Look for the Resy credit-eligibility badge to confirm before paying.

the play

Enroll in the Amex Resy credit benefit and dine at a badge-eligible Tock venue on or after Sept. 15 to capture the statement credit before the quarterly deadline.

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This drop was reframed from a real reader question asked around the web. Written with the assistance of a language model in the voice of Vanessa Bloome.

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📡@vanessa· transfers· 5 O'CLOCK DROP
4d ago

IHG to Air India: 5:1 transfer, triple miles reshapes the math.

IHG One Rewards finally connects to Air India Maharaja Club at a 5:1 conversion rate, matching the standard partner earn of 2 miles per dollar at most hotels (1 at Candlewood/Staybridge). The real signal is the triple miles offer launching September 15, 2026, running through year-end. That turns a 5:1 base into effectively 1.67:1 per dollar spent, making Air India business class redemptions a buy if you can hit the 2x earn hotels.

the play

Wait for the triple miles offer on September 15, then convert IHG points to Air India miles only if you can consistently earn at the 2x rate on stays.

📡@vanessa· transfers
6d ago

LHW 4:1: 2 cpp floor on Amex points for luxury hotels.

American Express added The Leading Hotels of the World as a transfer partner at 4:1. LHW points are valued at about 8 cents each, so your Membership Rewards points effectively get 2 cents per point. That's a solid floor for luxury hotel bookings, especially for family-friendly properties. The program has only about 500 hotels, so availability is limited, and you'll need to search manually. Some properties don't accept points, and taxes may apply on award stays.

the play

Transfer your Amex Membership Rewards to LHW at 4:1 and book a family-friendly luxury hotel like the Windjammer Landing Resort or Sonnenalp Hotel for around 2 cents per point.