The Offer
FNBO Amtrak Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred card is offering a signup bonus of 30,000 points when you spend $1,000 within the first three billing cycles.
You also get 2x coupons:
2 round-trip companion coupons
2 one-class upgrades
2 station lounge passes
Card Details
Annual fee of $99 is not waived
ClubAcela pass for access to ClubAcela, Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge or First class
Card earns at the following rates:
3 points per $1 spent with Amtrak
2 points per $1 spent on all other qualifying travel and dining purchases
1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases
No foreign transaction fees
5% Amtrak Guest Rewards point rebate when you book your Amtrak redemption
Our Verdict
Previously the bonus was 40k points +1 x coupons. This might be a better deal for those that can use the coupons. Might be worth waiting to see if a dummy booking comes along with an additional $100 statement credit but I don’t think we have seen that since FNBO became the card issuer.