Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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NextCard.com Tools to Maximize Points, Miles & Credit Card Credits | Bilt, Dining Stacks, Paze & Hotel Maps

Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast welcomes John from NextCard.com to discuss tools for maximizing credit card benefits, tracking statement credits, finding dining stacks, comparing hotel booking programs, and getting more value from points and miles.

John explains how NextCard.com helps users manage credit card benefits and uncover stacking opportunities across programs like Bilt Rewards, Chase, Paze, dining portals, luxury hotel programs, and more. The episode covers NextCard’s maps, calculators, and tracking tools, including MealMaxxer, Bilt calculators, Bilt Mobile Dining maps, Paze credit maps, and HotelMaxxer.

Justin and John discuss how MealMaxxer helps identify overlapping dining programs and restaurant stacking opportunities. They also explain NextCard’s Bilt tools, including calculators for comparing housing rewards, flexible Bilt Cash, and strategies for redeeming Bilt Cash before annual expiration. John also shares how the Bilt Mobile Dining map can help users find eligible dining locations.

John also explains HotelMaxxer, which aggregates luxury hotel programs such as Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts, Chase The Edit, Bilt Home Away From Home, and United Renowned Hotels, helping travelers compare pricing, credits, perks, and booking options across programs.

The episode also covers free vs. Pro features, privacy and security considerations, future improvements like better points tracking and expiration alerts, DoorDash credit maps, and P2 account strategies.

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Timestamps

00:00 Podcast Intro Theme
01:04 Meet John From NextCard
01:49 What Is NextCard?
02:43 Who NextCard Is For
03:35 MealMaxer Dining Maps
04:00 Bilt Calculator Explained
05:18 Bilt Redemption Planning
06:20 How John Uses Bilt
07:26 Bilt Mobile Dining Map
08:38 Stacking Rewards Strategies
11:52 Paze And Clover Credits
13:41 Keeping Maps Updated
15:25 Chase Sapphire Reserve Dining
16:44 Hotel Maxer Overview
17:57 Using Hotel Credits
19:22 Free Vs. Pro Features
20:06 Automation And Security
20:47 Support the Show
22:49 Upcoming Features Roadmap
26:14 App Plans For iOS And Android
26:33 DoorDash Credit Map
28:25 Listener Question: P2 Accounts
30:00 More Tools, Maps, And Bonuses
33:33 Japan Trip Bonus Math
35:12 Wrap Up And Credits

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