Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the people you love, but costs can add up quickly. Between flowers, gifts, dinner reservations and getting around town, it’s easy to spend hundreds before you even realize it.
The good news is that by using shopping portals and taking advantage of built-in credit card perks, you can offset a meaningful portion of your Valentine’s Day spending without changing your plans.
Here’s a guide to simple strategies that can help you save money and earn rewards on Valentine’s Day spending.
Shopping portals are one of the simplest ways to earn bonus points or miles on purchases. Here's how to use them for purchases you were already planning to make for Valentine’s Day — from flowers and chocolates to jewelry and gifts.
What are shopping portals, and how do they work?
Shopping portals are an excellent way to casually earn points while you shop. These third-party sites partner with various retailers to give you points, miles or cash back when you click through their links. When you click through to a retailer via the portal, it tracks your purchase and credits bonus points or miles to your account. You'll earn these portal bonuses in addition to the points or miles you earn from your credit card, making it an easy way to double-dip on rewards.
To take advantage of portals, simply register your loyalty account (frequent flyer, hotel or credit card program) with the online shopping portal and then shop as usual, making sure to activate the offer at checkout.
