Quick Hits: A New Way to Earn an Extra 15,000 Chase Points per Month, Early Hyatt Reactions & More!

In this week’s Quick Hits episode, DeAndre Coke breaks down one of the biggest points and miles developments of the year: Chase quietly launching massive bonus earning opportunities through its new Paze digital wallet. The Boldly Go community quickly uncovered ways to earn up to 14x Ultimate Rewards points on United purchases and stack bonus earnings on everyday spending through merchants like Newegg and StubHub. DeAndre shares how he personally used the strategy for Instacart purchases and explains why this could become one of the most valuable short term earning opportunities in the Chase ecosystem.The episode also covers the latest Hyatt devaluation news and why the actual impact may not be as severe as many travelers feared. DeAndre walks through his own Hyatt bookings, discusses payroll by credit card rule changes affecting business owners, shares his surprise approval for the Hyatt Business Credit Card despite being over 5/24, and highlights new Chase transfer bonuses, Bilt updates, Hyatt promotions, and details about the upcoming Boldly Go Live Miami meetup.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:02) Chase Paze launches massive bonus opportunities(02:12) How travelers are earning up to 14x Ultimate Rewards(03:20) Newegg gift card stacking strategies explained(05:00) StubHub and Chase Paze discoveries(06:50) Hyatt devaluation reactions and real world examples(10:35) Payroll by credit card rule changes(12:05) DeAndre’s Hyatt Business Card approval story(14:10) Chase transfer bonuses and NFL international games(19:35) Boldly Go Live Miami event updatesKey takeaways: Chase Paze strategy: Travelers can now earn up to 14x Ultimate Rewards points on select purchases, including United Airlines flights.Gift card stacking opportunities: Newegg purchases created creative ways to earn bonus points on Instacart, DoorDash, and other everyday spending.Hyatt devaluation reactions: Early data suggests the changes are less aggressive than many travelers expected.Payroll by credit card changes: Some platforms may now require business cards tied directly to the business entity.Hyatt Business Card approval: DeAndre shares how he secured approval despite being over 5/24.Boldly Go Live Miami: The upcoming community event will feature live discussions, meetups, and interactive sessions for points enthusiasts.Need Global Travel Insurance? We recommend World NomadsGet a travel insurance quote hereResources:BoldlyGo LIVE! Miami 5-7 RegistrationPodcast LibraryBecome a BoldlyGo blog contributorStart here to learn how to unlock nearly free travelSign up for our newsletter!BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook GroupSome of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game:Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored linksGet Autopilot: Never Overpay for a Flight or Hotel AgainCard Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year)Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card)Travel FreelyPoint.meFlightConnections.comThrifty Traveler PremiumLTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course: Use coupon code "BOLDYGO" for a 50% discount!Connect with DeAndre Coke: Instagram: BoldlyGo.worldTikTok: BoldlyGo.world Website: BoldlyGo.worldYouTube: BoldlyGoWorldYouTube: BoldlyGoTravelsMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsered content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network