3 things that disappeared from credit cards in 2020

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The dominating stories of 2020 involved COVID-19 — and the resulting impact on travel, cards and loyalty. On the cards front, one primary focus was on a number of new benefits added to placate cardholders. After all, we were more likely to stay home and spend money on things that weren’t travel related.

From new cards to new perks and even new ways to redeem points, 2020 kept The Points Guy credit cards team on its toes. But the story of credit cards in 2020 isn’t simply about the additions. The narrative also included some things that no longer are around.

Here’s a look at three notable items that have disappeared from cards over the past 12 months.

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