Ep 17 – The Awards Show: Most Overrated Card, MVP, Saddest Lounge, and More!

Ever wonder which credit cards are truly the MVPs of the travel rewards world and which are just riding the hype train? Then this is one awards show you won’t want to miss. 

Join Bryce, Emily, Travis, and Matt as they hand out awards to your favorite cards, loyalty programs, lounges, and more. From the everyday earners worthy of the coveted “Workhorse” award to the big-name cards that simply don’t live up to the hype, this episode is your ticket to understanding the true value of the cards in our wallets – and yours. 

In This Episode:  

• A surprising pick for the year’s MVP (Most Valuable Program) 
• The program that saw the biggest upgrade this year 
• Things get spicy between Travis and Matt over the most overrated card 
• The airline card that impressed – and the ones that underwhelmed 
• Bryce brings back his famously brutal teardown of a certain premium card 
• This year’s winner for the “Saddest Lounge” award 

Resources & Links: 

BILT Rewards: Everything you need to know 

Citi ThankYou Rewards: Everything You Need to Know 

Card Review: MasterCard Black Card 

10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course 

10xTravel Best Credit Cards 

10xTravel Award Booking Service 

10xTravel Credit Card Consultation  

My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles  

10xTravel Plus Membership  

10xTravel Facebook Group 

10xTravel Instagram 

10xTravel TikTok
 

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles. 

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