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Get Ready: Kudos August Flash Boost Launches Tomorrow!🎒✈️
July 1, 2025
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Summer's winding down, but the rewards are just heating up! We're kicking off August with our biggest back-to-school Flash Boost yet, running from August 1st through August 31st, 2025. Whether you're prepping for a new school year, squeezing in those last summer adventures, or just living your best late-summer life, we've got your wallet covered with boosted rewards on everything you need.
Check out these incredible rate boosts that'll make your August shopping way more rewarding:
Travel & Entertainment
- Expedia: 4% → 8% back (that's 100% more rewards!)
- Viator: 4% → 7% back (bring on the adventure rewards!)
- Hotels.com: 4% → 8% back (double your hotel rewards!)
- Vrbo.com: 2% → 4% back (2x more on vacation rentals!)
- StubHub: 2% → 7% back (Lady Gaga tickets!)
- InterContinental Hotels: 1% → 3% back (time for luxury stays!)
- TripAdvisor: 4% → 10% back (250% more rewards for your travel planning rewards!)
Tech & Shopping
- Boost Mobile: 10% → 30% back (absolutely insane – triple rewards!)
- Visible: 1% → 10% back (10x more on your phone plan!)
- eBay: 1% → 5% back (5x rewards on everything eBay!)
- Vantrue: 3% → 6% back (double rewards on dash cams!)
- Giftcards.com: 1% → 2% back (more giving for your giving of gift cards!)
- Sam's Club: 2% → 6% back (triple rewards on bulk shopping!)
- Woot!: 2% → 5% back (deal time!)
Pets
- PetSmart: 2% → 8% back (4x more rewards for your furry friends!)
How to Maximize Your August Flash Boost Rewards 🎯
Ready to turn your back-to-school shopping into a rewards bonanza?
Here's your game plan:
Step 1: Log in to Your Kudos Account
Make sure you're logged in and ready to boost those rewards!
Step 2: Browse Our Flash Boost Partners
Check out all the participating merchants – you might discover some new favorites!
Step 3: Shop Through Our Portal
Always start your shopping journey through the Kudos portal to ensure you get those boosted rates.
- On the web, head to the portal
- In the Kudos mobile app, tap on Boost -> Shop
Step 4: Activate Boost at Checkout
Look for eligible items and activate your boost to maximize those earnings.
Step 5: Watch Your Rewards Stack Up
Sit back and watch as your rewards pile up faster than homework assignments in September!
⏰ Don't Sleep on These August Savings!
Summer might be winding down, but your rewards potential is just getting started. Whether you're gearing up for a new school year, squeezing in those final summer activities, or just taking advantage of amazing August deals, this Flash Boost has something for everyone.
Unlock your extra benefits when you become a Kudos member
Turn your online shopping into even more rewards
Join over 400,000 members simplifying their finances
Editorial Disclosure: Opinions expressed here are those of Kudos alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
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