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Old 01-18-2018, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Typhoonpilot View Post
You're on the right track, but not quite. The CSR points are worth 1.5 Cents each versus 1.25 for the CSP. Since you can now only have one Sapphire family card the Reserve is the one to get.

American Express MR points are also quite versatile with many different partners available for transfer. Transferring to BA Avios when there is a bonus is a great way to increase the value of the points for redemptions on USA domestic travel.

By and far the best bang airline points for the dollar United Mileage Plus points.

The Chase Saphire Reserve is a ripoff. Don't get me wrong, in theory all of the benefits it has sound good, but when you have to pay an annual fee of $500 then that card just became a ripoff!

The Chase Saphire Preferred is the card you want. Unlike the CSR you do not have an annual fee for the first year. I think the sign up bonus is 50k miles.

Another good card is the Chase Explorer United Mileage Plus card. It has a 50k mile introductory bonus. 1 free checked bag on United flights. 2 complimentary United Club passes each year. United Clubs are found in airports and they are a great place to kill time if you have a long layover.

The Starwood Preferred Guest card from American Express is the only offer besides Chase where you can get United Mileage Plus points. You get 25,000 miles for signing up.
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