You have finally earned enough points using your credit card to actually qualify for a free airline ticket. It has taken you awhile since they don’t accrue very fast, but sure enough you got there.  You consult your calendar, you peruse the myriad of travel destinations that you wish to enjoy and then make your final decision of where and when to go. With a sigh and relief and anticipation you go ahead and pick up the phone to call your credit card company and make the joyous flight reservation.
After all that planning you are informed by an emotionless and unflinching reservation specialist that you are not able to redeem your points at that time of the month. Not only that, but you cannot redeem them with the airline which offers the flight schedule you had found. Sorry, you are on your own.

If you can relate with these credit card “Miles Card” program woes, you are not alone. If fact many thousands of Americans each year are affected by just this scenario. How does one get around it?  The Discover Business Miles Card. It has all the normal bells and whistles of a great travel credit card, but it also offers absolutely unrestricted travel through any airline, travel agent, or online travel site no matter what the date. Finally you have the control on how to use your hard earned points.

Additionally, there is a 0% introductory APR, double miles on gas and travel purchases and one mile earned for every $1 spent on other card purchases. If you like to fly for free, you have found the right card!

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