
149. Is Buying Points Worth It?
Our show is best watched on YouTube: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/BuyingPoints Should you ever buy points and miles? We explain when buying points makes sense, how to calculate their value, and the two formulas we use to compare award prices with cash fares. We also share real examples of when we have purchased points, the best times to buy during promotions, and important factors to consider before making a purchase. Learn about points and miles in our Elevate course and community: https://letsgettothepoints.com/elevate Get 1500 Free Rove Miles: https://letsgettothepoints.com/rove/ Credit Card Links: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/JoinOurEmail Website: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Book Private Transport in 100+ Countries with Kiwitaxi: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Kiwitaxi Use Code: LGTTP5 for 5% off all rides Sign up for Award Email Notifications from Straight To The Points Use Code: LGTTP20 for 20% off the annual plan https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/StToThePoints CardPointers: Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CardPointers MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first year of your Platinum Subscription https://maxmypoint.com ON TODAY’S SHOW: 0:00 Intro 0:41 When Should You Buy Points? 2:27 The Value of Points 4:32 When We Have Purchased Points 12:00 Two Formulas 16:47 When to Buy Points 30:36 Things to Consider LISTEN TO US ON THE GO: Apple Podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/ApplePodcast Spotify:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Spotify Thank you for supporting our Channel! See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SupportUs Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Advertiser Disclosure: This video may contain links through which we are compensated when you click on or are approved for offers. The information in this video was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Offers are current only at the time of the video publishing date and may have changed by the time you watch it. Let's Get To The Points is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CardRatings. Let’s Get To The Points and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.


















