Award Travel Series: Meeting Minimum Spend Requirements
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If you’ve been following along thus far, you have probably opened a credit card or two after reading about all the benefits and free travel that come along with them. As soon as you’re notified that you’ve been approved for the account, the clock starts on what is the determining factor in whether or not you will earn the welcome bonus: meeting a minimum spend requirement.
Today, I’ll explain several ways to meet these requirements and ensure you get the points you need for that sweet redemption.
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