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Flash sweeps: Win a $2,500 Airbnb gift card by donating to support women and girls

Ashley Onadele
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Ashley Onadele is a writer for sponsored content at TPG and an avid family traveler. She has traveled to over a dozen countries and counting.
March 24, 2021
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Flash sweeps: Win a $2,500 Airbnb gift card by donating to support women and girls
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DONATE HERE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 1,000,000 UNITED MILES

Earlier this month, we launched a Prizeo campaign to support the Gbowee Foundation Africa, an organization whose mission is to provide outstanding education to women and girls and ensure that future generations of Liberians are peaceful, reconciled and empowered.

And the initial response has been outstanding.

Since our campaign began — on International Women's Day, no less — we have already raised over $35,000 for this incredible organization. Not only that, but everyone who contributed at least $10 was entered to win the grand prize: 1 million United MileagePlus miles and a trip to NYC (or virtual consultation, depending on the pandemic) where The Points Guy himself Brian Kelly will help you plan an epic trip.

But that's not all. If you donate in the next 48 hours, you'll also be entered into a flash sweepstakes to win a $2,500 Airbnb gift card — the perfect prize if you're planning a splurge-worthy, post-pandemic trip.

Related: Everything you need to know about staying at an Airbnb right now

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All it takes is a contribution of at least $10 before Friday March 26 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time — though the more you donate, the more chances you have to win. And select donation levels also include additional prizes like TPG merchandise, travel bags and 1-on-1 points consultations with TPG's editorial experts.

If you want a chance to win both a $2,500 Airbnb gift card and 1 million United miles, don't wait! Donate now to support a great cause — but remember that this flash sweeps is only available for the next 48 hours.

Featured image by A view from an Airbnb near Joshua Tree National Park (Photo by Chris Dong / The Points Guy)
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Apply for Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
at Capital One's secure site
Best card for premium perks while traveling

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TPG Editor‘s Rating
Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG‘s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.
4 / 5
Go to review

Rewards Rate

10XEarn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
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2X2 Miles per dollar on every purchase, every day

  • Intro Offer
    Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel

    75,000 bonus miles

  • Annual Fee

    $395

  • Recommended 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.

    740-850
    Excellent

Why We Chose It

The Capital One Venture X card is one of the best all-round travel credit cards ever launched. Not only is it offering a tremendous welcome bonus, but cardholders can earn tons of miles on everyday spending and receive a 10,000-mile anniversary bonus to boot. Its annual fee is $395, but cardholders can count on up to $300 in statement credits toward travel booked through Capital One Travel each year and other valuable benefits like access to Priority Pass lounges and Capital One’s own growing family of airport lounges.

Pros

  • Excellent welcome offer worth 75,000 miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months.
  • Up to $300 in annual travel statement credits toward bookings make through Capital One Travel.
  • 10,000 bonus miles (worth $100 toward travel) each account anniversary.

Cons

  • The $395 annual fee might be expensive for some, but this card’s benefits provide much more value than that.
  • If you don’t travel frequently, this might not be the best card for you.
  • Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel
  • Receive up to $300 back annually as statement credits for bookings through Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of options
  • Get 10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on your first anniversary
  • Earn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 5X miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel
  • Earn unlimited 2X miles on all other purchases
  • Unlimited complimentary access for you and two guests to 1,300+ lounges, including Capital One Lounges and the Partner Lounge Network
  • Receive up to a $100 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
  • Use your Venture X miles to easily cover travel expenses, including flights, hotels, rental cars and more—you can even transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
  • Named editors' choice for "Best New Credit Card of 2021" by The Points Guy
  • Earn 10 miles per dollar when you book on Turo, the world's largest car sharing marketplace, through May 16, 2023