Rove Miles has been around for just over a year now, and we've just added a full guide to this program to our site.

When a new company launches in the miles and points or credit card space, to be honest, I usually hold it with some skepticism. Especially when it seems like they are offering big bonuses or extra cheap prices (as Rove did), presumably thanks to venture capital money.

First of all, what is Rove?

It's a fintech startup that while it doesn't offer a credit card--does offer ways to earn and redeem miles (these will sounds familiar) by:

Earn by:

• Shopping through the Rove shopping portal (like Rakuten)
• Booking hotels or flights via Rove (like Capital One Travel)

Redeem by:

• Booking hotels or flights via Rove (like Capital One Travel)
• Transferring to Rove's airline and hotel partners (like many banks)

Now that it's been a year, we have a clearer picture. Rove seems like it might be around for a little while. It's had some of the regular issues that online portals have -- like miles taking months to post or not tracking -- but also a lot of success stories.

If you've had experiences (good or bad!) with Rove, reply back and let me know! I'll do a podcast episode on this in the fall.

Happy Travels,

Katie

PS: If you haven't signed up for Rove, you can get 1500 Rove Miles by using our referral link! You can't transfer point out until you reach 2000 but could do that by making a purchase via their shopping portal.

Highlights this week

New Guide: Rove Miles Rove Miles is a new transferrable points program that doesn't require a credit card in order to earn miles. Rove has both a shopping portal and online travel agency so you can earn miles on purchases you were already planning on making. Our new guide covers all you need to know to start earning and redeeming Rove Miles. Full Guide Here Get 1500 Rove miles with our referral

Featured Card Offers

If you're not sure where to start, head to our Three-Year Plan and just follow along

Added a number of new offers to the Best Offers page this week!

And don't forget you can now browse all 100+ offers we track on our site here.

💳Chase Ink Business Cash® + Chase Ink Business Unlimited® {affiliate links}

Highest Ever Offer: Earn $1000 cash back after you spend $8,000 in the first 4 months after card opening.

MY TAKE: These are no-brainers if you qualify and can meet the minimum spend requirement. It's a huge offer on a no-annual fee card. Even better: if you have a card that earns Ultimate Rewards with an annual fee (like a Sapphire), you can convert this cash back to points. The $1000 bonus will become 100,000 points! Note that eligibility and referral guidelines have changed in the past year so read our full guide for details.​

Points, Miles & Travel News

• United Airlines Mile Play: Check to see if you are targeted for bonus miles after completing requirements. h/t Doctor of Credit​
• Buy $20 in Candy, Earn 30k Wyndham Points: Available 8/20 at 10 AM Eastern. Purchase a flavors of the open road candy collection and get 30k Wyndham miles. Only 100 available so you're not likely to get this but in case you get lucky!
• Allegiant Adding Free In Flight Beverages 8/1: Beginning 8/1 Allegiant flights will offer all passengers complementary soft drinks, water and juice. In addition they will be adding Allegiant First to select aircraft beginning spring 2027. Allegiant First will consist of 8 seats in a 2-2 pattern at the front of the plane. Purchasing these seats will also include a free carry on and checked bag. h/t Upgraded Points​
• Bid on College Game Day Packages With Choice Points: Some packages include gift cards up to $1500. h/t Frequent Miler​
• Sapphire Lounges Removed from Priority Pass: Effective August 15, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations will no longer participate in the Priority Pass Network. In addition to this change cardholders will now be able to visit the lounge 5 hours before their scheduled departure. h/t Doctor of Credit​
• ANA Introduces New Pokemon Plane: Upgraded Points gives us a tour.
• New Southwest Promo for Business Travelers: Business travelers on Southwest can earn up to 20k bonus points plus limited time A-List status after registering for the promotion, booking and completing flights. These flights must be booked through Southwest business channels. Details from Upgraded Points.
• Update Your Rakuten Payout: If you have Bilt set as your Rakuten payout your rate may be lower starting with the August payout.

More Deals

• $10 Off $50 of School Supplies on Amazon: Doctor of Credit has the details.