Swipe, Spend, Repeat: The Perks Arms Race in Your Wallet
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet
Published: Tue Jul 01 2025
Show Notes
JPMorgan Chase recentlyannounced that it was raising the annual fee on its popular Sapphire Reserve credit card by 45%. The company believes enough customers will stick around because of the status and exclusivity the card conveys. WSJ’s Imani Moise reports on how credit card companies have increasingly attracted customers by offering perks. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- TheUnusual Economics of the Bilt Credit Card
- TheFight Over Your Credit Card Swipe
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