Originally Posted by
nnoll
I think this will indeed be my first preference. I would really hesitate to try and put $3K on a card. Plus the 15 month interest freeze is exactly what I need. It's also nice to have in case I need it while I'm over there.
Arigotou!!
Spending money at a faster or more aggressive rate than you can afford simply for a bonus completely negates the whole purpose of this game, 99% of the time. That's why I figured a card with 0% APR and a low spend requirement that still got rewards would be a good fit. Just be wary of the balance; 15 months feels like a long time, but it's very easy to rack up spending at 0% and then find yourself in a crunch with only a few months left!
Also, not being a premier card, you'll have your foreign transaction fees on every transaction while over there (3% I believe?). That can add up, so just be aware! Hopefully this has been helpful :]