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re: Credit Card Rewards and Points Discussion

Posted on 3/13/17 at 9:02 pm to
Posted by TitleistProV1X
Member since Nov 2015
3649 posts
Posted on 3/13/17 at 9:02 pm to
Doesn't anyone have the Costco credit card? The points look pretty incredible on it.
Posted by metallica81788
NO
Member since Sep 2008
10534 posts
Posted on 3/13/17 at 9:13 pm to
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Just got instant decline for SPG AmEx wtf. I'll call the recon line when it comes in but I'm seriously confused. AmEx just must not like me - I've been a cardholder since 2010 but they decline my request to increase my limit every year. Must be my massive student loans but they're in forbearance for a little while longer and I have a 750+ credit score...


Any thoughts on this?
Posted by Delacroix
Member since Oct 2008
4035 posts
Posted on 3/14/17 at 9:33 am to
Hey guys I'm looking for a card with a 0% introductory period to put a large purchase on ($10,000+).

The only card I could find with a 0% introductory rate AND a sign up bonus is the AMEX Everyday (10,000 points after spending $1,000 in first 3 months). Are there any other cards with both benefits?
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
85508 posts
Posted on 3/14/17 at 10:13 am to
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Freedom Unlimited
got approved for this yesterday. Should be here in a couple days.

Posted by Dead Mike
Cell Block 4
Member since Mar 2010
4055 posts
Posted on 3/14/17 at 10:17 am to
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I need to spend $4,000 in 3 months on my new CSR card. So I need to figure out a way to get my bills and all included onto this card. I don't spend that much so I need to see if I can pay my car note on the card. Has anyone ever used Tio before? Is it legit? If I could get my car note on it for the next few months I'll be able to hit $4,000. LINK


I'm in a similar boat. Planning to put car insurance on it, prepay phone bill for an extended period, and make up any slack with grocery store gift cards to prepay future grocery purchases.
Posted by jerryc436
Franklin
Member since Jan 2014
614 posts
Posted on 3/14/17 at 10:21 am to
I would look to pay car insurance for a year and any other bills that do not charge a fee before using plastiq and similar programs. I paid my house and car insurance ahead of time to meet spend.
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
40837 posts
Posted on 3/14/17 at 1:18 pm to
Not a ton that I'm aware of. Discover may have one.
Posted by TitleistProV1X
Member since Nov 2015
3649 posts
Posted on 3/14/17 at 1:24 pm to
Does anyone know anything about the Costco Citi anywhere Visa? I have a Chase Freedom card but this seems better. I want to use this card for the approximately $4k per month I charge for work travel (gas, hotels and flights). LINK
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Enjoy great benefits from both cards on personal or business purchases: 4% CASH BACK ON ELIGIBLE GAS WORLDWIDE. INCLUDING GAS AT COSTCO. for the first $7,000 per year and then 1% thereafter Gasoline 3% CASH BACK ON RESTAURANT AND ELIGIBLE TRAVEL PURCHASES WORLDWIDE Restaurant and Travel 2% CASH BACK ON ALL OTHER PURCHASES FROM COSTCO AND COSTCO.COM Costco and Costco.com 1% CASH BACK ON ALL OTHER PURCHASES All other purchases Earn Costco cash rewards anywhere Visa is accepted. Plus no annual fee with your paid Costco membership.1
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
40837 posts
Posted on 3/14/17 at 1:29 pm to
I think the first decision one has to make is are they happy with just Cash Back or do they want to leverage miles/frequent flier programs.

If I just wanted Cash Back, I would probably hold 5 or so cards across all kinds of issuers since the categories they bonus can differ. Since most, if not all are no annual fee, its the smartest thing to do. Cash back = Cash back, easy peasy.

So with that in mind, if this card has any cash back categories better than any other card, use it for that category, but don't use it for categories it isn't.
This post was edited on 3/14/17 at 1:31 pm
Posted by TitleistProV1X
Member since Nov 2015
3649 posts
Posted on 3/14/17 at 2:28 pm to
Good point. I have been using the Chase Freedom for about 5 years and anytime I try to use my points for travel it seems to workout the exact same as when I just trade the points in for cash. If there is a difference I can't see it.

This $4,000 per month that I'm spending in travel is all reimbursed by the company so I'm hoping to get the most out of my points.
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
38283 posts
Posted on 3/14/17 at 3:13 pm to
That's because you're using a Freedom. Combine it with the Sapphire Preferred or Reserve and you can redeem points for airline miles and get a much better redemption if used wisely. You can't do that with Freedom points alone.
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
24578 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 8:41 pm to
Hi folks. I realize that Frontier probably isn't anyone's favorite airline...but with their MasterCard through Barclays you can easily get free domestics.

Minimum spend: $500 in three months
Bonus: 40,000 miles (20k for any domestic r/t including Alaska)
Annual fee: $69

Have fun churning this little bastard for two free flights and virtually no spending. That's beer money

Online review
Apply here
This post was edited on 3/15/17 at 8:43 pm
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61451 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 9:03 pm to
If you're spending 4K a month in travel, you need to get a chase sapphire reserve quick


That's 12K UR points per month, worth 180 through chase portal or more to partners
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
68033 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 9:09 pm to
ok how the frick does one get a first credit card. just got denied for my 3rd one (Chase Freedom) because of insufficient credit history. I have a 771 score from being an authorized user. my income is very high. im 23 years old

Amex told me to get a charge card but im not paying a frickin annual fee for a charge card. im calling their recon line tomorrow and telling them to give me a credit limit of $500 or some shite just to give me a card, i just want points and shite for paying my bills

this is ridiculous
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 9:13 pm to
Secured card maybe


My first was discover student.
Posted by moock blackjack
Member since Apr 2008
113222 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 9:19 pm to
I put everything on my SW Visa. Fly free everywhere using rapid reward points!!
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61451 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 9:30 pm to
My sister has shite credit and was able to get a capital one quicksilver or some shite.

It's a cash back card.
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
24578 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 9:47 pm to
quote:

just got denied for my 3rd one (Chase Freedom) because of insufficient credit history. I have a 771 score from being an authorized user. my income is very high. im 23 years old
Damn. I got a Discover at 18 and a Freedom shortly after.
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
68033 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:23 pm to
wtf dude. i dont understand
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
24578 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:25 pm to
quote:

wtf dude. i dont understand

I had no prior credit. Granted that was before '08 but it shouldn't matter.

Try Discover. It might be $500 limit, but it should work.
Did you try Slate as well?
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