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6 Major Credit Card Trends Reshaping the Points Game in 2026
From skyrocketing annual fees to lounge access cutbacks and new card launches, here are the six biggest trends shaking up the credit card and travel rewards space in 2026.
Editorial Team
February 18, 2026
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