# Amex Discontinuing Old Blue Cash, Chase Updates Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit, Freedom Flex Losing Phone Protection

_Jul 13 13:00_

Tags: American Airlines, American Express Old Blue Cash, Chase Freedom Flex, Chase Sapphire Reserve, SoFi Smart Card, American Express, Chase, SoFi, United States, credit card

American Express is discontinuing the Old Blue Cash card. Chase is updating the Sapphire Reserve dining credit scope and removing phone protection from the Freedom Flex. SoFi launched the Smart Card

## Summary

American Express is discontinuing the Old Blue Cash card, converting it to the Blue Cash Everyday. Chase is making changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve's exclusive tables program $300 dining credit, adding 91 eligible restaurants and removing 64. Chase Freedom Flex is losing its cell phone protection benefit effective September 20, 2026. SoFi has launched the SoFi Smart Card, a new charge card that offers unlimited 5% back on grocery stores and no longer requires a SoFi Plus membership for eligibility

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (American Airlines, Cathay Pacific). Spans 3 hotel programs (Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, Wyndham Rewards). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Chase. Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.

## Sources cited

- [Doctor of Credit](https://doctorofcredit.com/best-posts-last-week-obc-discontinued-new-nationwide-bank-bonuses-u-s-mint-coin-deals) — Best Posts Last Week: OBC Discontinued, New Nationwide Bank Bonuses & U.S. Mint Coin Deals

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