Earn Bonus Miles for Purchases With This Week's Promotions and Elevated Shopping Portal Offers
Shopping portals are one of the best ways to earn points and miles with your favorite airline — without even having to step on a plane. Just by making a purchase online with select retailers through a portal, you can earn valuable points and miles, which can then be used toward your next redemption. Now, with holiday shopping season upon us, shopping portals are more valuable than ever — especially with holiday promotions and elevated offers.
Because shopping portals are always updating, it's a good idea to see what each of the major US carriers offers at any given time — and all in one place. So, we're rounding up some highlights of elevated offers each week, as well as any promotions you should look out for that could earn you even more.
Disclaimer: This is a selection of retailers currently offering elevated offers, not an exhaustive list of all offers. In addition, there's no guarantee that any or all of these offers will be around longer than one week. If you're considering making a purchase from a retailer based on its offer with a particular airline, it's better to do that sooner rather than later before it's gone.
Alaska Airlines
| Retailer | Elevated Earning (Miles per Dollar) | Regular Earning (Miles per Dollar) | Amount of Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthropologie | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Aveda | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Banana Republic | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Barnes & Noble | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Barneys Warehouse | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Bloomingdale's | 4 | 0.5 | +3.5 |
Bon-Ton | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Clinique | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Coach | 3 | 1 | +2 |
DKNY | 3 | 1 | +2 |
e.l.f. Cosmetics | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Finish Line | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Free People | 2 | 1 | +1 |
FTD.com | 11 | 7 | +4 |
HasbroToyShop | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Hugo Boss | 3 | 2 | +1 |
IT Cosmetics | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Kohl's | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Lands' End | 6 | 3 | +3 |
Levi's | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Lilly Pulitzer | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Lowe's | 1 | 0.5 | +0.5 |
Macys.com (through 12/11/17) | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Neiman Marcus Last Call (through 12/11/17) | 4 | 2 | +2 |
New York & Company | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Origins | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Perry Ellis | 4 | 3 | +1 |
PETCO | 3 | 2 | +1 |
RalphLauren.com | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Rebecca Minkoff | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Sephora.com | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Staples.com | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Toys 'R' Us | 1 | 0.5 | +0.5 |
Walgreens | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Wine.com | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Other Offers
Alaska has a tab on its Mileage Plan shopping portal dedicated to the Holiday Features page. Throughout the week, several merchants will be offering elevated offers. For merchants with set end dates on the elevated offer, those have been noted in the chart above.
You can also check the Mileage Plan shopping portal to see other, non-elevated earning offers, such as discounts.
In addition, Alaska is offering you the opportunity to earn 500 bonus miles when you spend $150 by December 17, 2017. The $150 can be spent on cumulative qualifying purchases by December 17.
Based on TPG's most recent valuations, those 500 bonus miles are worth $9.50, which is a pretty good return on purchases you'd be making regardless.
American Airlines
| Retailer | Elevated Earning (Miles per Dollar) | Regular Earning (Miles per Dollar) | Amount of Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthropologie | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Aveda | 6 | 4 | +2 |
Banana Republic | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Barnes & Noble | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Barneys Warehouse | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Bloomingdale's | 5 | 1 | +4 |
Bon-Ton | 9 | 3 | +6 |
Clinique | 6 | 4 | +2 |
Coach | 4 | 2 | +2 |
DKNY | 4 | 2 | +2 |
e.l.f. Cosmetics | 5 | 3 | +2 |
Finish Line | 9 | 3 | +6 |
Free People | 3 | 1 | +2 |
HasbroToyShop | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Hugo Boss | 3 | 2 | +1 |
IT Costmetics | 5 | 4 | +1 |
Kohl's (through 12/24/17) | 6 | 2 | +4 |
Lands' End | 10 | 4 | +6 |
Levi's | 8 | 2 | +6 |
Lilly Pulitzer | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Lowe's | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Macys.com (through 12/11/17) | 9 | 3 | +6 |
Neiman Marcus | 6 | 3 | +3 |
Neiman Marcus Last Call (through 12/11/17) | 9 | 3 | +6 |
New York & Company | 6 | 2 | +4 |
Origins | 6 | 4 | +2 |
Perry Ellis | 6 | 4 | +2 |
PETCO | 4 | 3 | +1 |
RalphLauren.com | 5 | 2 | +3 |
Rebecca Minkoff | 5 | 4 | +1 |
Saks.com | 6 | 5 | +1 |
Sephora.com | 6 | 2 | +4 |
Staples.com | 6 | 2 | +4 |
TaylorMade Golf | 6 | 5 | +1 |
Toys 'R' Us | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Walgreens | 6 | 2 | +4 |
Wine.com | 5 | 2 | +3 |
Other Offers
The American Airlines AAdvantage portal has a Holiday Features page. For one-week only, you can take advantage of elevated offers from select retailers. Merchants that have an end date on the increased earning are indicated in the chart above.
In addition, if you visit the page, you can see more offers, such as discounts on your purchases and more.
Delta Air Lines
| Retailer | Elevated Earning (Miles per Dollar) | Regular Earning (Miles per Dollar) | Amount of Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthropologie | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Aveda | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Banana Republic | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Bloomingdale's | 3 | 0.5 | +2.5 |
Bon-Ton | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Clinique | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Coach | 2 | 1 | +1 |
DKNY | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Finish Line | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Free People | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Lands' End | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Levi's | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Macys.com (through 12/11/17) | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Neiman Marcus Last Call (through 12/11/17) | 3 | 2 | +1 |
New York & Company | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Origins | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Perry Ellis | 4 | 2 | +2 |
RalphLauren.com | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Saks.com | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Sephora.com | 3 | 2 | +1 |
TaylorMade Golf | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Walgreens | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Other Offers
With the Delta SkyMiles shopping portal, you can take advantage of elevated offers through the site's dedicated Holiday Features page. There, you can see which merchants are offering elevated offers. For those mentioned in the chart above, you can see the end dates for the increased earning rate.
In addition to the elevated mileage earning, you can also see coupons, special deals and discounts when shopping at select retailers.
In addition, Delta is offering you the opportunity to earn 500 bonus miles when you spend $150 by December 17, 2017. The $150 can be spent on cumulative qualifying purchases by December 17.
Based on TPG's most recent valuations, those 500 bonus miles are worth $6, which is a nice return on purchases you'd be making regardless.
JetBlue Airways
| Retailer | Elevated Earning (Points per Dollar) | Regular Earning (Points per Dollar) | Amount of Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
Apple | 1 | 0.5 | +0.5 |
Bed Bath & Beyond | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Bloomingdale's | 2 | 0.5 | +1.5 |
Disney Store USA | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Etsy | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Kiehl's USA | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Lady Foot Locker | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Saks Fifth Avenue US | 3 | 0.5 | +2.5 |
Saks Off Fifth Avenue | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Southwest Airlines
| Retailer | Elevated Earning (Points per Dollar) | Regular Earning (Points per Dollar) | Amount of Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthropologie | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Aveda | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Banana Republic | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Barnes & Noble | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Barneys Warehouse | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Bloomingdale's | 4 | 0.5 | +3.5 |
Bon-Ton | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Clinique | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Coach | 3 | 1 | +2 |
DKNY | 3 | 1 | +2 |
e.l.f. Cosmetics | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Finish Line | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Free People | 2 | 1 | +1 |
HasbroToyShop | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Hugo Boss | 3 | 2 | +1 |
IT Cosmetics | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Kohl's (through 12/24/17) | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Lands' End | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Levi's | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Lilly Pulitzer | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Lowe's | 1 | 0.5 | +0.5 |
Macys.com (through 12/11/17) | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Neiman Marcus Last Call (through 12/11/17) | 4 | 2 | +2 |
New York & Company | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Origins | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Perry Ellis | 4 | 3 | +1 |
PETCO | 3 | 2 | +1 |
RalphLauren.com | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Rebecca Minkoff | 4 | 3 | +1 |
Staples.com | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Toys 'R' Us | 1 | 0.5 | +0.5 |
Walgreens | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Wine.com | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Other Offers
You can visit the Holiday Featured tab for special offers that the portal is offering in honor of the busy holiday shopping season.
In addition to the elevated offers available, you can also take advantage of discounts, coupons and more.
United Airlines
| Retailer | Elevated Earning (Miles per Dollar) | Regular Earning (Miles per Dollar) | Amount of Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthropologie | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Aveda | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Banana Republic | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Barnes & Noble | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Barneys Warehouse | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Bloomingdale's | 3 | 0.5 | +2.5 |
Bon-Ton | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Clinique | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Coach | 2 | 1 | +1 |
DKNY | 2 | 1 | +1 |
e.l.f. Cosmetics | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Finish Line | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Free People | 2 | 1 | +1 |
HasbroToyShop | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Hugo Boss | 2 | 1 | +1 |
IT Cosmetics | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Kohl's | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Lands' End | 4 | 2 | +2 |
Levi's | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Lilly Pulitzer | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Lowe's | 1 | 0.5 | +0.5 |
Macys.com (through 12/11/17) | 6 | 2 | +4 |
Neiman Marcus Last Call (through 12/11/17) | 4 | 2 | +2 |
New York & Company | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Origins | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Perry Ellis | 3 | 2 | +1 |
RalphLauren.com | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Rebecca Minkoff | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Sephora.com | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Staples.com | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Toys 'R' Us | 1 | 0.5 | +0.5 |
Walgreens | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Wine.com | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Other Offers
By visiting the United MileagePlus shopping portal, you can see which retailers are offering elevated earning levels.
In addition, you'll be able to check out what other kinds of savings you can get by shopping through the portal with select retailers. Additional savings are available in the form of coupons, discounts and more.
In addition, United's offering the opportunity to earn bonus miles based on how much you spend on cumulative purchases. If you spend $150, you'll earn 500 bonus miles, and if you spend $350, you'll earn 1,500 bonus miles. You must make the minimum spend for either promotion by December 17, 2017.
Based on TPG's most recent valuations, those 500 bonus miles are worth $7 and the 1,500 bonus miles are worth $21, which are nice returns on purchases you'd be making regardless.
Important Reminders
Keep in mind that to successfully use a shopping portal and earn bonus points and miles, you must do the following:
- Click through the link on the portal's site and make a purchase directly from the page that pops up. Don't navigate away from the page and complete your purchase in another window — you may miss out on the bonus points or miles.
- Make sure cookies are enabled on your browser for the retailer's site. The portal will then be able to "track" your purchases and award you the miles or points that are owed.
- Only use promotions or promo codes found on the portal. If you use others, it may disqualify you from earning any bonus points or miles.
- Read the small print. When you're making a purchase or trying to take advantage of a promotion or elevated offer, be sure to read the restrictions to see if any specific items aren't eligible for bonus points or miles.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com. |
| 2X | Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com. |
| 1X | Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases. |
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Annual Fee
Recommended Credit
Why We Chose It
There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.
Rewards Rate
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com. |
| 2X | Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com. |
| 1X | Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases. |
Intro Offer
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.As High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.Annual Fee
$325Recommended Credit
Credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.Excellent to Good
Why We Chose It
There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.