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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 10:45 am
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bartman9
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Credit Card Bonus Spend Categories

Like everyone else, I am trying to maximize my points from category spending with specific cards. Is there a list of what cards are good for what categories? I am pretty new to this, so let me know if this info already has been compiled. I tried searching, but couldn't find anything. Here are ones I know of, but I would appreciate insight into others.


Office Supplies:
Chase Ink Bold - 5x


Telecom:
Chase Ink Bold - 5x


Shipping:
Amex Business Gold Rewards - 2x


Advertising:
Amex Business Gold Rewards - 2x


Hotel:
Chase Sapphire Preferred - 2x
Chase Ink Bold - 2x
Chase Freedom - 5x (Q4 2012 Only)


Airfare:
Amex Premier Rewards Gold - 3x
Chase Sapphire Preferred - 2x
Chase Freedom - 5x (Q4 2012 Only)


Car Rental:
Chase Sapphire Preferred - 2x


Dining:
Chase Sapphire Preferred - 2x
Chase Freedom - 5x (Q3 2012 Only)
Citi Forward - 5x


Grocery:
Amex Premier Rewards Gold - 2x
Chase Freedom - 5x (Q2 2012 Only)


Gas:
Chase Ink Bold - 2x
Amex Business Gold Rewards - 2x
Amex Premier Rewards Gold - 2x
Chase Freedom - 5x (Q1 & Q3 2012 Only)


Entertainment (Books, Music, Movies)
Citi Forward - 5x



Besides cards tied to specific programs, what are some other cards and categories?

Dave

Last edited by bartman9; Jan 20, 2012 at 1:57 pm Reason: Added some cards/categories
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