Kudos Boost: Now Offering Even Better Rewards in 2025 + Epic Flash Boost Sale

Kudos now shares 100% of merchant commissions on top of your credit card rewards, offering even better rewards at 15,000+ stores plus an epic January Flash Sale through 1/31/25

We’re thrilled to announce a major upgrade to Kudos Boost that puts more money back in your pocket! After carefully considering your feedback, we've simplified our rewards program to make it more lucrative than ever. Here’s everything you need to know about the new and improved Kudos Boost.

The New Kudos Boost is Live: Bigger Returns on Every Purchase

In a groundbreaking move, we’re now sharing 100% of our merchant commissions directly with you. This enhancement comes on top of your regular credit card rewards, resulting in substantially higher earnings at over 15,000 partnered stores when you shop with Kudos.

How It Works: A Real-World Example

Let’s break this down with a practical example using the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express that earns 3% back in this scenario:

• Old Model: 6% total earnings (3% from your card + 3% from Kudos)

• New Model: If we receive a 12% commission from a store, you get the full 12% plus your card’s 3%, totaling 15% back!

How We Make This Possible

You might wonder how we can afford to give away 100% of merchant commissions. Our business model is structured around two primary revenue streams:

1. Merchant Commissions: These are now passed entirely to you through Kudos Boost, maximizing your rewards on top of your card benefits.

2. Card Application Commissions: When you use our personalized tools like Dream Wallet or our card explorer to apply for credit cards, we earn commissions from card issuers. These commissions enable us to offer our valuable tools and maximum rewards at no cost to you.

The Best Part: It’s Already Working

The enhanced Boost program is already active at major retailers including:

• Expedia

• VRBO

• Hotels.com

• Walmart

• And thousands more!

Simply activate Boost as usual on eligible purchases, and we’ll automatically pass our commission directly to you. Note that stores typically take 60-90 days to confirm purchases and process payments.

Getting Started: Pro Tips for Maximum Rewards

1. Update your Kudos app to Version 4.7.4 (iOS) and browser extension to Version 4.120

2. Look for the Boost icon in your browser’s bottom right corner or access it through the Kudos portal

3. Use our recommended card from your wallet to maximize rewards

4. Stack additional earnings during Flash Boost sales

5. Subscribe to our Substack to stay informed about future Flash Sales

January Flash Boost Sale

To celebrate our enhanced program and the new year, we’re running an epic Flash Boost Sale through January 31, 2025, featuring elevated Boost rates at popular retailers.

Tips for the Flash Sale:

• Shop participating stores through January 31, 2025

• Activate Kudos Boost with one click at checkout

• Remember that most rewards are posted within 60-120 days

• For travel purchases, rewards are posted after travel completion

Coming Soon: More Ways to Redeem

We’re constantly working to improve your experience. Soon, you’ll be able to enjoy:

• Direct PayPal redemptions

• More flexible cash-out options

Stay tuned for these exciting updates!

Here’s to a more rewarding 2025 with Kudos 🎉