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Final days to donate $10 to charity for a chance to win a million Avios
Ashley Onadele
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Ashley writes sponsored content for TPG and is also a family travel advocate. Formerly a contributor at Condé Nast Traveler and Matador Network, Ashley also had a family travel blog for four years before coming to TPG in 2021. She travels almost exclusively with her husband and two young kids but can also be seen enjoying solo trips to far-flung places like Costa Rica and Austria. Ashley loves storytelling and any opportunity to share travel stories at TPG. A hopeful polyglot, Ashley has a graduate degree in Spanish and currently studies French. Next up: Italian.
Jan. 29, 2022
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5 min read
Final days to donate $10 to charity for a chance to win a million Avios
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Time's running out to donate to our biggest-ever charity campaign.
We've teamed up with the British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus credit cards from Chase in support of Comic Relief US, an organization dedicated to ending poverty and injustice around the world. Ten lucky donors will each take home a grand prize of one million Avios — and all you need to do for a chance to win is donate at least $10.
However, the deadline to enter the sweepstakes is tomorrow — Sunday, Jan. 30 — at 11:59 p.m. EST. In other words, you have less than 48 hours to donate if you want a chance to win.
Donate now
Since it was founded, Comic Relief US has raised over $330 million and positively impacted over 25 million people around the world, supporting programs that address both the symptoms and root causes of poverty and injustice. Comic Relief US harnesses the power of entertainment to drive positive change. Campaigns include Red Nose Day, Idol Gives Back, and Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief.
By helping us raise money to support the work of Comic Relief US between now and Jan. 30, you’ll not only be helping further the organization’s mission. As noted above, a donation of $10 or more will enter you into a sweepstakes for a chance to win one of ten grand prizes: a million Avios (for each of the ten winners). Avios are incredibly versatile thanks to the airlines’ distance-based award charts, and here’s just a snapshot of what you could book with a million of them:
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- 250 one-way, short-haul flights on British Airways or Iberia (covering less than 651 miles in distance)
- 111 one-way, economy-class flights on American Airlines (covering less than 1,151 miles in distance)
- 29 one-way, business-class flights on Iberia from the Northeast U.S. to Madrid on off-peak dates
Related: The ultimate guide to British Airways Avios
In addition to sweepstakes entries, donating higher amounts may make you eligible to receive additional rewards — including a TPG sweatshirt, passport holder, a virtual points-and-miles consultation with TPG’s founder and CEO Brian Kelly, and more!
Don’t miss out on a chance to win a million Avios (and support a worthy cause) as part of our biggest charity sweepstakes ever. Donate now before it's too late!
Featured photo of British Airways first class by Ethan Steinberg/The Points Guy
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NO PURCHASE OR DONATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR CLAIM PRIZE. NEITHER A PURCHASE NOR DONATION WILL INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Sponsor: Comic Relief Inc., a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization, 28 Liberty Street, 35th Floor, New York, NY 10005.
Beneficiary: Comic Relief Inc., a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization
Administrator: Prizeo US, LLC
Start Date: 10/18/2021 06:00:00 PST
End Date: 01/30/2022 23:59:00 PST
Drawing Date: 01/31/2022 PST
Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is only open to US persons who are at least thirteen (13) years of age at the time of entry. Entrants under the age of eighteen (18) years (or the majority in their jurisdiction of legal residence) must have the permission of their parent or legal guardian to enter and/or win.. See Official Rules and the Terms of Service for complete terms and requirements, which shall be final and binding in all respects.
Grand Prize Details: Ten (10) winners of the Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes Winner(s)”) will receive: (i) one million (1,000,000) “Avios” points, deposited directly into Sweepstakes Winner(s)’s new or existing Avios member account (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $10,000, based on JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.’s point value estimate for this sweepstakes). One (1) Sweepstakes Winner, randomly selected from among all eligible Sweepstakes Winners, will also receive a virtual one-on-one strategy session with “The Points Guy” Brian Kelly (ARV: $1,000); (collectively, the “Sweepstakes Prize”).
Taxes and Fees: Any and all federal, state, and/or local tax liabilities which may arise as a result of acceptance of all or any portion of the Bonus Drawing Prize, as well as any other fees, costs and expenses not specified herein as being awarded, are the sole responsibility of the Bonus Drawing Winner. The amounts(s) discussed above will be reportable to the IRS on an IRS Form 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Information). The Bonus Drawing Winner will be required to have a valid taxpayer identification number and to complete an IRS Form W-9. The Bonus Drawing Winner may disclaim Bonus Drawing Prize in its entirety and incur no tax liability, in which case Administrator will randomly select an alternate Bonus Drawing Winner from among all remaining eligible entries.
How To Enter: To enter by donating, visit https://www.prizeo.com/thepointsguy (the “Sweepstakes Website”) prior to the Sweepstakes End Date and donate to the Sponsor’s campaign to receive the number of entries stated on the Sweepstakes Website prior to finalizing your donation. All donations are final and nonrefundable. To enter without donating, visit the Sweepstakes Website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the online entry form (“Form”). Limit: One (1) prize per person for the Sweepstakes Period. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
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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. |
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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.