11 lucrative credit card deals you can get when opening a new card in August — including a rare 100,000-point offer

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• Earning new member bonuses is the fastest way to earn credit card points and frequent flyer miles.
• You can use points from cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred or the Platinum Card® from American Express for virtually free travel, upgrades, cash back, gift cards, or more.
• Some of these offers are brand new, and some are only available for a limited time, so make sure not to miss out.
• Here are some of the best bonuses and card products available in August.

Earning credit card rewards points for your everyday spending is easy, especially with cards offering bonus earning on things like dining or at supermarkets.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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