Charitable contributions are also a smart way to meet sign - up bonus spending requirements on a new card. (creditcards.com)
And along that vein, since balance transfers don't qualify for rewards, your transferred balance won't count toward sign - up bonus spending requirements, either. (cardrates.com)
This technique, known as «manufactured spending,» can help you meet the sign - up bonus spending requirements on a new card and earn more points on everyday spending by shifting spending to particular merchants that qualify for category bonuses. (creditcards.com)