How I earned over 700,000 points and miles with sign up bonuses

As a travel enthusiast, I'm always on the lookout for ways to maximize my airline miles and points. In this post, I'll share my journey of earning over 700,000 airline miles and points with signup bonuses this year. Yes, you read that right - 700,000 miles and points!

To start, I want to emphasize that this achievement wasn't just about applying for a bunch of random credit cards. I focused on credit cards that offered high-value signup bonuses, and I made sure to meet the minimum spend requirements to earn those bonuses.

My Credit Card Strategy

My credit card strategy involved applying for a combination of personal and business credit cards that offered high-value signup bonuses. I started by converting my Chase Marriott Boundless card to the Ritz-Carlton card, which didn't come with a signup bonus but offered a 35,000-point free night award.

Next, I applied for the American Express Business Gold card, which offered a 150,000-point signup bonus after spending $15,000 in three months. I also upgraded my personal American Express Gold card to the Platinum card, which offered a 125,000−point signup bonus after spending $6,000 in six months.

I also applied for the American Express Business Platinum card, which offered a 250,000-point signup bonus after spending $20,000 in three months. This was a huge bonus, and I was able to meet the minimum spend requirement by putting my tax payment on the card.

In addition to these American Express cards, I also applied for the City AAdvantage Platinum Select card, which offered an 80,000-point signup bonus after spending $4,000 in four months. Finally, I applied for the Chase Sapphire Preferred card, which offered a 100,000−point signup bonusa fter spending $4,000 in four months.

Breaking Down the Bonuses

Here's a breakdown of the signup bonuses I earned:

• American Express Business Gold: 150,000 points

• American Express Personal Platinum: 125,000 points

• American Express Business Platinum: 250,000 points

• City AAdvantage Platinum Select: 80,000 points

• Chase Sapphire Preferred: 100,000 points

Total signup bonuses: 705,000 points

Using My Points

Now that I have all these points, I'm excited to start using them for travel. I've already used some of my Chase points to book a stay at the Park Hyatt New York, which would have cost $2,500 per night. I've also used my American Express points to book business class flights on Virgin Atlantic and Air France.

In the future, I'm looking to use my points to book first class seats on airlines like British Airways and Emirates. I'm also interested in using my points to book luxury hotel stays and exclusive experiences.

Tips and Takeaways

If you're looking to earn airline miles and points with signup bonuses, here are some tips and takeaways from my experience:

• Focus on high-value signup bonuses: Look for credit cards that offer high-value signup bonuses, and make sure you can meet the minimum spend requirements.

• Diversify your credit card portfolio: Apply for a combination of personal and business credit cards to maximize your earnings.

• Meet the minimum spend requirements: Make sure you can meet the minimum spend requirements for each credit card to earn the signup bonus.

• Use your points strategically: Think about how you can use your points to maximize their value, whether it's booking luxury travel or exclusive experiences.

I hope this post has been helpful in showing you how to earn airline miles and points with signup bonuses. Remember to always use credit responsibly and to read the terms and conditions of each credit card before applying. Happy travels!