The Points Daily: Show Notes for Monday, November 9, 2026
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Today in brief: Cheap gas from 7-Eleven, a small gift card bonus at Target, a targeted Avis Amex credit, two card offers on Shell fuel, and Chase opening The Edit to vacation homes in 2027. The Steal of the Day is an IHG points sale that ends tomorrow.
Two Free Texts, 52 Cents Off Per Gallon at 7-Eleven
What happened: 7-Eleven is offering a fuel discount per gallon when you text a team-themed keyword to 711711. A second keyword unlocks a second discount of the same size.
Why it matters: It costs a text message and nothing else. The open question is whether these stack with the usual 7th-and-11th-of-the-month discount or older promo codes.
TPD take: Free is free, but unproven stacking is unproven stacking. Fill up once, see what the pump does, and only then build it into your routine.
Source: Doctor of Credit
Target Pays You $10 to Buy the Gift Cards You Were Already Buying
What happened: Target is giving a $10 Target gift card when you buy $100 or more in qualifying gift cards, with Disney and Starbucks among the eligible brands. It runs through 11/14/2026 at 11:59pm PST.
Why it matters: A 10% return is decent, but many of these cards see better promotions at other points in the year.
TPD take: If these cards were already on your shopping list, take the $10. If they weren't, a bonus is not a reason to buy them.
Source: Doctor of Credit
Avis Amex Offer: $75 Back on a $350 Rental
What happened: A targeted Amex Offer gives $75 back on $350 or more at Avis. It expires December 31, 2026.
Why it matters: The fine print does the work here. You need to book directly with Avis, and pickup and return both have to be in the US or a US territory. Travel agents, affiliate sites, Budget, and Payless don't qualify.
TPD take: Check your Amex account first, since this is targeted. If you have a rental coming up, aim for a total just over $350 and book direct.
Source: Frequent Miler
Shell Gas Has Two Card Offers Running
What happened: AmEx is offering 10% back at Shell, capped at $10 total, through 12/31. Citi has its own offer for a $35 or $40 fill-up, running through November 30.
Why it matters: Pay at the pump or in the Shell app with the eligible card. Car washes, convenience store purchases, and gift cards don't count. The AmEx cap means you can spread the credit across more than one fill-up.
TPD take: Small money, low effort. Use whichever card offer matches your tank size, and if you hold both, run both.
Source: Doctor of Credit
Chase Is Putting 10,000+ Vacation Homes Into The Edit in 2027
What happened: Chase plans to add more than 10,000 Plum Guide vacation homes to The Edit in 2027. Cardholders get statement credits, plus an in-stay credit for extras like private chefs and airport pickups.
Why it matters: Vacation homes carry a four-night minimum to trigger the credits, so this suits longer trips and group travel more than a quick weekend.
TPD take: This is a 2027 story, so nothing to book today. If a group trip with a house is on your radar, it's worth keeping in mind when you plan, and the source has the full list of what cardholders actually get.
Source: AwardWallet
Steal of the Day: IHG Points Sale Extended Through Tomorrow
What happened: IHG is selling points with a bonus of up to 100%, and the sale now runs through tomorrow, November 10, 2026. The lowest price, 0.5 cents per point, requires a purchase of 40,000 or more points. Bonuses can differ by member.
Why it matters: Purchased points don't count toward IHG One Rewards Elite status, and your bonus tier depends on your account.
TPD take: Log in today and check your own bonus before doing anything. Buy only for a stay you actually have in mind, because points you don't use are just an expensive hobby.
Source: Frequent Miler
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