Free Bonus Miles for Applying for Frequent Flyer Credit Cards (Updated!)

As a followup to my previous posts that talked about cashing in on business credit card signup bonuses and taking advantage of 0% balance transfer offers, I thought I’d highlight the bonus miles promotions that I’ve run across when looking at frequent flyer credit cards. While miles aren’t necessarily as flexible as cash, these bonuses can be a great way of jump starting your frequent flyer account, or rounding out a ticket or upgrade.

Without further ado, here’s the list…

Discover Miles Card

Airline: Good for any airline
Bonus Points/Miles: 12k
Annual Fee: $0
Notes: n/a

Discover Escape Card

Airline: Good for any airline
Bonus Points/Miles: 25k
Annual Fee: $60
Notes: n/a

Platinum Delta SkyMiles from AmEx

Airline: Delta
Bonus Miles: 25k
Annual Fee: $150 ($95 if you already have an AmEx charge card)
Notes: n/a

Published on January 9th, 2007 - 5 Comments
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5 Responses to “Free Bonus Miles for Applying for Frequent Flyer Credit Cards (Updated!)”

1. 1
   financeguide101 Says:
   January 11th, 2007 at 1:04 am

   Hello Nickel, good info about flyer credit cards and bonus. I liked your idea of (1) setting up a separate bank account, and (2) opening up a business credit card. in your previous post Signup Bonuses for Business Credit Cards (Anyone can apply)

2. 2
   Raman Says:
   April 1st, 2007 at 11:58 pm

   I am a Canadian resident. Are there any US Credit cards I can apply from Canada with Canadian address

3. 3
   JadedTLC Says:
   May 6th, 2007 at 2:56 pm

   There is also a US Airways card

4. 4
   maciej Says:
   August 17th, 2007 at 11:43 am

   Hi, How often can these cards be applied for? For instance can I apply for a card, fulfill the criteria for the bonus in 2 months, get the bonus two months later, then cancel the card and repeat? Or will further attempts for bonuses not be credited? Thanks.

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   Marianna Says:
   December 10th, 2008 at 4:05 pm

   Some readers might be interested in Amtrak miles. You can sign up for their Master Card and quickly earn reward miles toward train travel and other merchandise. For many trips the train is as fast and more convenient when you count time spent standing barefoot in long lines. And the Train is so much Greener! When I signed up they were offering no fee, plus several months without interest on any balance and several thousand bonus miles to join. Great deal!