Brian Kelly is The Points Guy, a pioneer in the cottage industry that helps credit card users get the most out of airmiles and other rewards. He got into it when young out of a determination to always fly business class. His motivation? “I’m six-foot-seven!” he says.

Unfortunately for points obsessives like Kelly, rewards programs are under threat. This is a multibillion-dollar business in the US based on swipe fees that card users love, but opponents say hurts small shops and raises prices for consumers. Leading the campaign is Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, who got debit-card processing costs slashed over a decade ago, and last year introduced a Credit Card Competition Act.

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Why Banks and Airlines Love Rewards Cards More Than You Do

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05.02.2024

Brian Kelly is The Points Guy, a pioneer in the cottage industry that helps credit card users get the most out of airmiles and other rewards. He got into it when young out of a........

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