Think of this as the pinned message in the group chat. These are the apps, cards, and sign-up perks we keep coming back to, and plenty come with a little something extra for Departure Digest listeners.
Points for stuff you were paying for anyway
Our top credit card picks
The cards we'd recommend to a friend. We update the list when offers and perks change.
Bilt Rewards
Free to join, no Bilt card required. Earn points on rides, dining, and more.
Rakuten
Our go-to shopping portal. Earn cash back or points at thousands of stores.
Rove
Earn transferable miles on hotels, flights, dining, and shopping, using the card you already carry.
Stop overpaying for flights
Thrifty Traveler Premium
Our favorite flight deal alerts. Use code DEPARTUREDIGEST at checkout.
Junova
Tracks your fare after you book and can get you the difference if it drops. Use code DD.
JSX
Semi-private jets from private terminals. Show up just 20 minutes before your flight.
Protect the trip (and the trip fund)
Surfshark VPN
The VPN we use to stream our usual shows from abroad and stay private on hotel Wi-Fi.
Wealthfront
Where we park the trip fund. Join to get a 0.75% APY boost or 0.50% deposit match.
For the 7 a.m. class and the 9 p.m. table
Barry's
Our go-to for sweating out a red-eye. First class is free (sorry, not the lie-flat kind).
inKind
Ideal for date night and group dinners. Pay through inKind at restaurants and earn credits.
