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Points & Miles🧭 RoamSun Brief

U.S. Bank Rolls Out Refreshed BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad Credit Cards

U.S. Bank has launched new versions of its BMW-brand cards, and one report says points are worth double at dealerships.

By RoamSun Newsroom · Updated · Based on reporting from 4 outlets
U.S. Bank Rolls Out Refreshed BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad Credit Cards

U.S. The bank has released new credit cards tied to the BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad brands. Doctor of Credit reported the launch on October 14.

U.S. Bank already ran these cards before this launch. The bank last updated them in 2020, so this is the first refresh in about six years.

Upgraded Points reported on October 13 that U.S. The report covers cardholders in the United States.

According to Upgraded Points, one of the biggest changes is a doubled value when cardholders redeem points at dealerships. The notes do not list other card terms, such as fees or earning rates.

What it means for travelers

These cards are tied to car brands, so they matter most to people who own or lease a BMW, MINI or BMW Motorrad vehicle. The notes do not mention travel perks, so travelers should not assume the cards offer them.

What to watch next

Check the official U.S. Bank or BMW Financial Services page for current terms, fees and rewards before you apply or switch cards.

How the story unfolded

  1. Frequent Miler Rakuten offering up to $375 on select Bank of America credit cards
  2. The Points Guy 13 credit cards that can get you $1,500 or more in first-year value
  3. Upgraded Points U.S. Bank and BMW Introduce New Cards With Better Rewards and Doubled Point Values at Dealerships
  4. Doctor of Credit U.S. Bank Launches New BMW Credit Card

Read the original reporting

Quick questions

What is this points & miles story about?

U.S. Bank has launched new versions of its BMW-brand cards, and one report says points are worth double at dealerships.

How does this affect trips to United States?

These cards are tied to car brands, so they matter most to people who own or lease a BMW, MINI or BMW Motorrad vehicle. The notes do not mention travel perks, so travelers should not assume the cards offer them.

What should I do now?

Check the official U.S. Bank or BMW Financial Services page for current terms, fees and rewards before you apply or switch cards.

Which outlets reported this?

This brief is based on reporting from Doctor of Credit, Upgraded Points, The Points Guy and Frequent Miler. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.

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