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210. Midweek Mini: Major Capital One News + Our Favorite Free Apps to Earn Extra Travel Cash

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Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel | Presented by Yahoo! Travel
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Apr 29, 2026
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Summary

In this episode of Wonderland on Points, we’re breaking down what it means as Capital One begins moving some of its cards from Mastercard to Discover, and how that shift may affect international travel and card acceptance. We talk through which cards are still the most reliable abroad (including why Venture X remains a strong option). We also share practical ways to stretch your travel budget using apps like Fetch Rewards and Upside, and taking advantage of targeted offers from issuers like American Express. If you want to get more value from your credit cards, stay ahead of industry changes, and learn simple strategies to reduce your travel costs using points and rewards, this episode is packed with practical, actionable tips. Mentioned in this Episode: Mary Ellen's Fetch (Use code MARYELLEN!) Joanna's Fetch (Use code JOANNALYNN) Mary Ellen's Upside (Use code KV4QC) Joanna's Upside (Use Code JOANNA32944) Rakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS) Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS) Find Us On Online: Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel Newsletter Wonderland on Points Youtube Channel Mary Ellen | Jo Facebook Group Affiliate Links: Cardpointers Halara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off) Tobiq 15% Our Favorite Travel Necessities We receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way! Keywords Capital One credit cards, Discover card acceptance, Mastercard vs Discover, Venture X card, travel rewards credit cards, points and miles, Airbnb gift cards, Rakuten cashback, Fetch Rewards app, credit card offers, American Express promotions, maximize travel rewards, budget travel strategies