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Post by Sorrel on Apr 22, 2016 1:05:59 GMT
Does anyone have any recommendations for a good "points" card? Right now my only credit card I have is American Express, and I am not too impressed with the points it gets. Plus the annual fee went up so I am thinking of cancelling. I tried to do some research but the choices are overwhelming, and was curious if anyone has one they love?
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Post by bananaseat on Apr 22, 2016 1:20:55 GMT
I have the Capital One Venture Rewards card that we usually use for travel. I like it because you aren't restricted on which hotels or airlines you can choose.
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Post by katlady on Apr 22, 2016 1:35:18 GMT
Yes, I have an Amazon one and Nordstrom one. Both have no annual fees. I won't get a card that has annual fees. I pay all my online bills with the Amazon one, so my water bill gets me free books. LOL!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 1:35:44 GMT
I love my Chase Marriott rewards card. I rack hotel points up like crazy. Chase also does a Southwest card if you are more interested in airline points. I also like my Discover Rewards card. The cash-back bonuses are nice along with the different shopping discounts. These are the only two banks I have stuck with for credit cards - other bank cards are too "gimcky" with their points.
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Post by ntsf on Apr 22, 2016 1:37:32 GMT
chase.. I get lots of points and just redeem them for cash.
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Post by Sorrel on Apr 22, 2016 1:41:49 GMT
Oooh, good ideas, thanks! I find the Amazon one tempting since I am already addicted to Prime, haha!
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Post by jayfab on Apr 22, 2016 1:56:21 GMT
I like Mypoints and Amazon. I use Mypoints most often.
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Post by Sorrel on Apr 22, 2016 2:07:20 GMT
Hadn't heard of MyPoints. Off to check out.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 2:08:25 GMT
I used to like our Capital One Southwest ones, but you can no longer transfer points between one account to another. I do like the Amazon one we have, but lately I've been buying less and less from Amazon and may switch to a different card soon.
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 22, 2016 2:15:46 GMT
My Citibank card is attached to my Amazon account. I do like that.
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 22, 2016 2:17:13 GMT
DH and I each have separate cards. Mine is a card from my regular bank that give points for $ spent and I can redeem the points for products, gift cards or payment on balance. I usually cash them in once a year for Amazon GC. This past year I used it as a payment on my balance. It's usually $100-$200. DH's is from Capital One and he get cash back that he applies to his balance.
Like I mentioned in the cash post, we put everything on our CC's and pay them off in full each month.
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Post by cmpeter on Apr 22, 2016 2:17:55 GMT
I love mine, but it's an Amex. If you look at thepointsguy website he has lots of recommendations (including Amex), but is also a fan of Chase Sapphire. It sort of depends on how you charge and what you want to use your points for.
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Post by MichyM on Apr 22, 2016 2:22:15 GMT
I have a Chase Sapphire card, I just finished my second year with them. The card was free the first year, and I got $1200 cash back. I decided to go ahead and keep it and pay the $95 fee for the next year. This second year I've earned just under $1100 back, but I'm going to keep it in there and use it for travel (it goes further).
I don't use a debit card except under the rare occasion that I need cash. I use my CC for everything and pay it off at the end of the month. It's just me, so I think the cash back each year is pretty decent.
Chase also has a portal on their site to a good number of retailers who offer extra points. When I shop online I check to see if the store is on Chase's site. Some offer as many as 6pts per dollar spent.
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Post by Ryann on Apr 22, 2016 2:27:06 GMT
I also recommend Chase. DH and I save up our points to turn into cash in November/December. It basically pays for Christmas.
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Post by Sorrel on Apr 22, 2016 2:27:14 GMT
I love mine, but it's an Amex. If you look at thepointsguy website he has lots of recommendations (including Amex), but is also a fan of Chase Sapphire. It sort of depends on how you charge and what you want to use your points for. Is your yearly fee on the Amex a lot? Mine is $150, negating points value, really. Thanks for the other suggestions everyone, I am making a list.
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Post by Sorrel on Apr 22, 2016 2:28:09 GMT
I don't use a debit card except under the rare occasion that I need cash. I use my CC for everything and pay it off at the end of the month. It's just me, so I think the cash back each year is pretty decent. Maybe I should start doing this.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 2:44:56 GMT
I do the same thing. I never use a debit card for fear of having my bank account compromised and I like to rack up reward points. Also, even though I pay my bill in full each month, I like that I have a bit of a float between when I purchase something and when I have to pay for it, especially when I'm unsure as to whether I will be returning an item.
For those that shop at Costco, they are ending their relationship with AE in June and will be switching to Visa. Wonder if that means they'll accept any Visa card or just a Costco Visa?
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Post by femalebusiness on Apr 22, 2016 2:54:56 GMT
I have a VISA throught my bank and I have received one hundred dollars back in the last six months. They just credit it to my card.
ETA: I pay it off each month and I never have fees.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Apr 22, 2016 3:11:24 GMT
I have the Capital One Venture Rewards card that we usually use for travel. I like it because you aren't restricted on which hotels or airlines you can choose. The thing I like is that you can use it as a travel *eraser*. We just spent 8 days in NOLA and they gave us a credit for about $350 towards our hotel bill. You can also get gift cards to a variety of big box stores and by doing that or the eraser, you get more bang for your buck than asking for cash. A lot more.
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Post by cmpeter on Apr 22, 2016 3:28:09 GMT
Costco will take any Visa after the conversion.
Our annual fee is more than $150, but we get a free companion pass annual for air travel, free checked bags and extra air miles and qualifying points on Delta which keeps dh at Diamond level and gets us free upgrades. Staying Diamond earns him additional bonus miles, which we redeem for flights. If you aren't flying a lot it might not be worth it to you.
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Post by auntkelly on Apr 22, 2016 3:34:05 GMT
We have a Chase United card. We fly United 80% of the time, so we like getting the United points. Plus, whenever we use the card to make our United reservations we get to check our bags for free.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 11:23:07 GMT
Two important suggestions:
1. I would shop for a credit card with no annual fee.
2. Don't convert points for Amazon purchases. The conversion rate uses more points than converting them to a gift card. We have a Citi MasterCard to use where American Express is not accepted. We convert 2,500 points for $25 gift cards. We shop at Amazon all the time, but 2,500 points does not get you $25 at Amazon.
We have American Express (Fidelity) with no annual fee, we receive 2% and the amount is transferred every month for to our Fidelity Account. The perfect way to grow your savings account,
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Post by jenjie on Apr 22, 2016 11:34:57 GMT
Yes, I have an Amazon one and Nordstrom one. Both have no annual fees. I won't get a card that has annual fees. I pay all my online bills with the Amazon one, so my water bill gets me free books. LOL!! You can pay online bills with your Amazon card? Brilliant! Then just pay off the card at month end. I'll have to look into that. Thanks.
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Post by Sorrel on Apr 22, 2016 12:34:31 GMT
Costco will take any Visa after the conversion. Our annual fee is more than $150, but we get a free companion pass annual for air travel, free checked bags and extra air miles and qualifying points on Delta which keeps dh at Diamond level and gets us free upgrades. Staying Diamond earns him additional bonus miles, which we redeem for flights. If you aren't flying a lot it might not be worth it to you. We don't travel a ton, so probably not getting the full advantage.
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Post by Sorrel on Apr 22, 2016 12:35:20 GMT
Two important suggestions: 1. I would shop for a credit card with no annual fee. 2. Don't convert points for Amazon purchases. The conversion rate uses more points than converting them to a gift card. We have a Citi MasterCard to use where American Express is not accepted. We convert 2,500 points for $25 gift cards. We shop at Amazon all the time, but 2,500 points does not get you $25 at Amazon. We have American Express (Fidelity) with no annual fee, we receive 2% and the amount is transferred every month for to our Fidelity Account. The perfect way to grow your savings account, Thanks!
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Apr 22, 2016 13:22:54 GMT
I think it depends on what you would like to use the points for. I have the Capital One Venture card and love it - it's good for travel. I like the purchase eraser so I can book my travel as usual, then just credit my account instead of having to go through their system. And other perks like no transaction fees on international purchases. I've found their customer service to be great. It does have an annual fee, but I still come out ahead. Even though we chose this one for travel, there are options to get gift cards and cash back too.
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Post by freebird on Apr 22, 2016 14:34:20 GMT
I have the Capital One Venture Rewards card that we usually use for travel. I like it because you aren't restricted on which hotels or airlines you can choose. I LOVE my Cap one venture card. So many great benefits with it too. The annual report at the end of the year has saved my butt on taxes twice now. We went on vacation last year to Universal studios and sanibel island and the entire thing was free, for just being us! We put all our business expenses on it and pay it off every month.
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Post by shescrafty on Apr 22, 2016 15:28:46 GMT
This is a great thread!
We are looking for a new card. We currently have a Disney Visa card. We pay the card off each month and there is no annual fee. Over the years we have gotten thousands of dollars towards Disney vacations, but at this point we don't have any real plans on going to disney and feel another card would be better for us.
We would like a card that: Has no annual fee Gives cash back rewards (no hotel or flight points)
A friend recommended a Doscover card, however we only have one card and I don't think Discover is accepted everywhere like our Visa is.
I am interested in the Amazin visa as we do buy from Amazin all the time and that would get used. Any other ideas that would meet our recommendations?
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Post by scrapcat on Apr 22, 2016 15:38:01 GMT
I do the bank of america 3-2-1 cash rewards. It's percentages back on groceries, gas and everything. At $25 increments they give you 10%, so I always wait til I get to 25 then deposit the 27.50 in my savings account. I've had other rewards, like the AA for miles which is ok if you just need a quick, weird flight. But the cash rewards is my fav where I actually see it.
Not to hijack your thread, but anyone have good international deals on their cards? I need to arrange one for Europe and have read so many suggestions but am looking for the best all around for anywhere in Europe. Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 15:44:37 GMT
I like our Amazon points. Those points have allowed me to buy a good chunk of our Christmas gifts through Amazon.
I do not like our "rewards" card that is gas station based. Our BP card claims we'd get a discount at the pumps but when we use it at BP stations, we don't get the discount. The pumps never ask us if we want to use them or even give them. According to our statement we have enough for a free tank of gas. At this point we don't even use it for the rewards. It's just there.
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