What changed
Card issuers refresh benefits, add credits, and devalue transfer partners constantly - usually announced before they take effect. This is the neutral, dated record: what changed, when it kicks in, and whether it helps or hurts. Live figures on each card always reflect what's true today; announced changes are flagged, never silently pre-applied.
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Subscribe (RSS)Better: Chase Sapphire Lounges leave the Priority Pass and LoungeKey networks. Non-Chase Priority Pass/LoungeKey members lose all access, the annual free visit and the $75 entry rate; Chase cardholders keep unlimited access and gain a 5-hour entry window before a connecting flight (up from 3). Entry before an originating flight stays 3 hours.
Takes effect 2026-08-15 Inferred by source
Better: Chase Sapphire Lounges leave the Priority Pass and LoungeKey networks. Non-Chase Priority Pass/LoungeKey members lose all access, the annual free visit and the $75 entry rate; Chase cardholders keep unlimited access and gain a 5-hour entry window before a connecting flight (up from 3). Entry before an originating flight stays 3 hours.
Takes effect 2026-08-15 Inferred by source
Better: Card launched — Samsung’s first US credit card, issued by Barclays on Visa.
Announced 2026-07-21 Verified by source
Mixed: Foreign transaction fee drops from 3% to none — rare for a no-annual-fee card — but Cell Phone Protection is discontinued the same day (covers losses incurred through Sep 19 2026).
Takes effect 2026-09-20 Inferred by source
Worse: World of Hyatt transfer ratio cut 1:1 → 4:3 (25% devaluation), and the 10% anniversary points bonus discontinued. New applicants 2026-06-15; existing cardholders 2026-10-01.
Announced 2026-06-09 Inferred by source
Better: Refresh enhancements: annual Chase Travel hotel credit raised $50 → $100, added Apple TV+ and Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credits, new 3x earn on gas & EV charging and vacation rentals, added emergency evacuation coverage — same $95 fee.
Announced 2026-06-09 Inferred by source
Worse: ThankYou point sharing between Citi accounts discontinued.
Announced 2026-05-17 Inferred by source
Better: Added a $300 ChatGPT Business statement credit (Business Platinum & Business Gold).
Announced 2026-05-12 Inferred by source
Worse: Transfer ratios devalued: Choice Privileges 1,000:2,000 → 1,000:1,500; Preferred Hotels iPrefer 1,000:4,000 → 1,000:2,000.
Announced 2026-04-19 Inferred by source
Worse: Centurion Lounge entry rules tightened: guests must be traveling on the same flight as the cardholder (previously any same-day flight), and layover arrivals are capped at 5 hours before the connecting flight (standard entry stays within 3 hours of departure). Applies to US, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo lounges.
Announced 2026-02-01 Verified by source
Worse: Centurion Lounge entry rules tightened: guests must be traveling on the same flight as the cardholder (previously any same-day flight), and layover arrivals are capped at 5 hours before the connecting flight.
Announced 2026-02-01 Verified by source
Worse: Centurion Lounge entry rules tightened: guests (max 2, $50/$30) must be traveling on the same flight as the cardholder, and layover arrivals are capped at 5 hours before the connecting flight.
Announced 2026-02-01 Verified by source
Worse: Lounge access tightened: authorized users no longer get free lounge access ($125/yr each), complimentary guest access removed unless $75k annual spend, and Priority Pass guest access ended.
Announced 2026-01-15 Inferred by source