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The Points Guys founder Brian Kelly has some tips for you.

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Here are some lesser-known ways to save money through your credit card company, as Kelly discussed.

Canceled Flight

If your flight is cancelled, dont panic.

Your credit card will help with delays, rebooking.

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Its a free, built-in perk.

What I would do then is look at using frequent flyer miles and just rebooking yourself.

Know that you will get that refund.

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If your flight plans are changed, do not take a voucher.

Repeat after me, take a voucher, he said.

Delayed Luggage

Whats worse when you travel than your luggage not making it to your destination?

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In this situation too, dont worry, your credit card can help.

Your bag doesnt arrive.

Youre in London for a wedding and you got to shop for thousands of dollars worth.

A lot of credit cards offer lost baggage protection.

So you keep your receipts and the credit card reimburses you, he said.

My friend lost a $300 pair of Ray Bans.

And I said, Call up Chase right now.

It fell off of a boat when he was on a cruise.

Chase took it out of his bill.

Theyll even cover that, added Kelly.

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