Guide To Credit Card Limited-Time Offers

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While rewards credit cards can help you rack up points and miles all year long, the best credit card offers come and go. Some issuers roll out special promotions that only last for a few months, and we all know that credit card welcome bonuses fluctuate as time goes on.

If your goal is boosting the amount of rewards and credit card discounts you get throughout the year, it pays to be strategic in terms of how you use your cards and which new credit cards you sign up for.

Our comprehensive guide aims to keep you up-to-date on the best credit card bonus offers and seasonal promotions. By signing up for a new card from our list or taking advantage of the best credit card promotions of the moment, you can get the most bang for your buck from your rewards credit cards this year.

Top card promotions by issuer

American Express limited-time offers

American Express credit card offerings include an array of cash back credit cards, premium travel credit cards and business credit cards. While some of their rewards cards only let you earn statement credits, others offer American Express Membership Rewards points, which can be redeemed for statement credits, merchandise, travel, transfers to Amex airline and hotel partners and more.

Some American Express credit cards also pave the way for special savings and discounts, which you should take advantage of if you can.

Limited-time American Express introductory offers

Card name	Limited-time offer details	Expiration date
American Express® Gold Card	Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $4,000 on purchases within six months of account opening	To be announced
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express	Earn 20% back on purchases at Amazon.com on the card within the first six months of card membership, up to $200 back Plus, earn $100 back after you spend $1,000 in purchases on the card within the first 6 months	To be announced
The Platinum Card® from American Express	Earn 75,000 American Express Membership Rewards points when you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 6 months of card membership Earn 10X points on up to $15,000 spent on combined eligible purchases at U.S. gas stations and U.S. supermarkets for your first 6 months of card membership	To be announced
Blue Cash Preferred^® Card from American Express	$250 statement credit after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new card within the first 3 months	To be announced

Additional American Express promotions

Check your credit card account for Amex Offers, which include special discounts and rewards opportunities with select retailers.
Qualify for one-year membership to Calm, an app for sleep, meditation and relaxation. Head to https://www.calm.com/americanexpress and enroll before Dec. 31, 2020, if you’re an eligible American Express cardholder with a consumer or corporate Amex card.
Apply for an exclusive Uber Eats Pass if you have the Amex Platinum, the Amex Gold Card or the American Express® Green Card. This pass retails for $119, and it gives you unlimited $0 free delivery and 5 percent off orders over $15 at eligible restaurants. Enroll for your pass on this page: https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/campaigns/uber/.

Chase limited-time offers

Chase boasts some of the best credit card offers in the business year-round, and that’s especially true when it comes to their travel credit cards and cash back cards. Also, note that, when it comes to Chase credit cards, you have access to a broad range of redemption opportunities for your points, ranging from cash back to statement credits, gift cards, merchandise or travel.

Limited-time Chase introductory offers

Card name	Limited-time offer details	Expiration date
Chase Freedom Flex℠	$200 cash bonus when you spend $500 within 3 months of account opening 5 percent back on the first $12,000 you spend on eligible grocery store purchases (not including Walmart or Target) in your first year	To be announced
Chase Freedom Unlimited®	$200 cash bonus when you spend $500 within 3 months of account opening 5 percent back on the first $12,000 you spend on eligible grocery store purchases (not including Walmart or Target) in your first year	To be announced
Ink Business Cash® Credit Card	$750 bonus cash back when you spend $7,500 within 3 months of account opening	To be announced
Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card	$750 bonus cash back when you spend $7,500 within 3 months of account opening	To be announced
Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card	100,000 points when you spend $15,000 on your card within 3 months of account opening (worth $1,250 in travel booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards)	To be announced
IHG® Rewards Club Traveler Credit Card	100,000 bonus points when you spend $2,000 within 3 months of account opening	To be announced
IHG® Rewards Club Premier Credit Card	140,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 within 3 months of account opening	To be announced
The World of Hyatt Credit Card	Earn up to 50,000 points: 25,000 points when you spend $3,000 within 3 months of account opening 25,000 additional points when you spend $6,000 in purchases within 6 months of account opening	To be announced
United℠ Explorer Card	Earn up to 70,000 miles: 60,000 miles after you spend $3,000 in the first 6 months 10,000 in additional bonus miles after you spend $6,000 in first 6 months	Jan. 13, 2021

Additional Chase promotions

With the Chase Freedom Flex, you can earn 5 percent back on up to $1,500 spent on Walmart and PayPal purchases through Dec. 31, 2020, after which you’ll earn 1 percent back.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers get a DashPass membership with free delivery on DoorDash purchases of $12 or more, as well as up to $120 in DoorDash credits in 2020 and 2021, in the form of $60 in credits each year (if activated using your card by Dec. 31, 2021). Cardmembers also receive a Lyft Pink membership that comes with a 15 percent discount on rides and other benefits (if activated using your card by March 31, 2022).
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can also qualify for up to $120 back on eligible Peloton Digital or All-Access Membership through Dec. 31, 2021. Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card customers will get up to $60 back on eligible Peloton Digital or All-Access Membership through Dec. 31, 2021.
Chase Sapphire Preferred cardmembers also qualify for a one-year DashPass membership (if activated using your card by Dec. 31, 2021).
Chase ‘Pay Yourself Back’ feature has been extended through April 30, 2021. Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Preferred cardholders can get 50 percent or 25 percent more value for their points, respectively, when redeeming points to cover purchases at grocery stores, restaurants and home improvement stores or contributions to select charities.
Ink Business Preferred and Ink Business Plus cardmembers can get 25 percent more value for their points when redeeming for select online advertising and shipping expenses and contributions to eligible charities through Dec. 31, 2020.
Chase Freedom Flex, Chase Freedom Unlimited and old Chase Freedom® cardmembers can get 25 percent more value for their points when redeeming for charitable contributions.
Earn between 5X and 10X points on all Lyft rides through March of 2022 with select Chase credit cards.
Eligible Chase cardholders can enroll here for a free ShopRunner membership, which includes free two-day shipping from participating merchants.
Eligible Chase cardmembers can get 10 percent back in “Groupon bucks” when making a Groupon purchase (up to $50 each month for a year). Cardmembers must enroll here by Feb. 28, 2021, to be eligible for this offer.
Check your Chase credit card account for Chase Offers, which include special discounts and deals with participating restaurants, retailers and more.

Discover limited-time offers

Discover credit cards are rewarding all-year long since they offer cash back rewards on all your spending, and some offer unique bonus categories that change throughout the year. Also, be aware that Discover cards don’t charge annual fees or any foreign transaction fees.

Limited-time Discover introductory offers

Additional Discover promotions

The Discover it^®Cash Back Credit Card and Discover it^®Student Cash Back are currently offering 5 percent back each quarter on the first $1,500 you spend at Amazon.com, Target.com and Walmart.com through Dec. 31, 2020, after which you’ll earn 1 percent back. Activation is required.
Refer a friend to the Discover it Cash Back, Discover it Student Cash Back, Discover it® chrome, Discover it® Student chrome or Discover More® Card and earn a $50 referral bonus. A maximum of 10 referrals ($500) applies per calendar year.
Through Dec. 31, 2020, you can also earn an upgraded referral bonus of $100 when you refer friends to the Discover it Miles. A maximum of five referrals ($500) applies per calendar year.
Targeted cardmembers can get three, free months of Amazon Prime membership when they link an eligible Discover credit card.

Capital One limited-time offers

Capital One offers some of the most flexible travel credit cards available today, and that’s on top of the cash back credit cards they offer to consumers with fair to excellent credit. Also, note that Capital One credit cards never charge foreign transaction fees, so they can help you avoid unnecessary charges when you use your credit card abroad.

Limited-time Capital One introductory offers

Card name

Limited-time offer details

Expiration date

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles:

100,000 bonus miles when you spend $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months from account opening
…or still earn 50,000 miles if you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of account opening

To be announced

Capital One® Walmart Rewards™ Card

Get a $50 statement credit when you spend $300 within the first 3 months of account opening
Earn 5 percent back in Walmart stores for the first 12 months when you use your Capital One Walmart Rewards Card and pay with Walmart Pay

To be announced

Additional Capital One promotions

Cardholders of the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card, Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card and Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card can earn 5 percent back or 5X miles on purchases made through Uber Eats through Jan. 31, 2021.
Eligible Capital One credit cards are also letting you redeem your rewards for purchases made through Amazon.com. You must link your Capital One credit card to be eligible for this offer.
Capital One customers with the Capital One Savor can earn 8 percent cash back on Vivid Seats purchases from March 19, 2019, through Jan. 31, 2022.

Citi limited-time offers

Citi also offers plenty of rewards and travel credit cards, including co-branded credit cards with American Airlines and Costco. If you’re curious how you can save money or earn more rewards with Citi credit cards right now, explore the offers we highlight below.

Limited-time Citi introductory offers

*** Unfortunately, there are no current limited-time offers for Citi credit cards.

Additional Citi promotions

Through Dec. 2020, supermarket and restaurant purchases will count toward the $250 travel credit you receive with the Citi Prestige.

Bank of America limited-time offers

If you’re hoping to take advantage of Bank of America credit card offers, you should find out which ones currently have the best bonuses and ongoing rewards promotions. Fortunately, Bank of America offers a range of travel credit cards, cash back credit cards and general rewards cards geared to the average consumer.

Limited-time Bank of America introductory offers

*** Unfortunately, there are no current limited-time offers for Bank of America credit cards.

Additional Bank of America promotions

The Bank of America® Cash Rewards credit card lets you choose the category you earn the most rewards in, with options that include gas, online shopping, dining, travel, drug stores or home improvement/furnishings. As a cardholder, you can earn 3 percent back in your chosen category and 2 percent back at grocery stores and wholesale clubs on combined spending of $2,500 per quarter in 3 percent and 2 percent categories (then 1 percent back).
Bank of America Preferred Rewards members can earn 25 percent to 75 percent more rewards for each dollar they spend.
Active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders with photo ID can qualify for one free general admission to participating museums the first full weekend of the month through the Museums on Us® promotion. Special exhibitions and fundraising events are excluded.

Credit card changes amid coronavirus

While the offers we highlight on this page are good ones, you should also keep your eye out for new credit card promotions that appear due to the pandemic. Due to changes in the way Americans are spending due to coronavirus, we’ve seen quite a few card issuers roll out special rewards rates for everyday spending as well as new welcome bonus offers.

Make sure to check this page frequently for updates on the best limited-time credit card offers for individuals and businesses.

The information about the Bank of America Cash Rewards credit card, Citi Prestige® Card, United Explorer Card, Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card, World of Hyatt Credit Card, IHG Rewards Club Traveler Credit Card, IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card and American Express® Green Card has been collected independently by Bankrate.com. The card details have not been reviewed or approved by the card issuer.