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Old Sep 13, 2013, 8:12 pm
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midnightinharlem
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Originally Posted by KennyBSAT
+1 on most of this, but I have no idea why so many people recommend CSP (43K points which will likely become United miles for that first redemption, after 3K spend) over the United card (56K points after 1K spend) for your first Chase card. IMO, the United card is the best offer out there.
The CSP is more of a long-term card, as the 2 points back on travel and restaurants, plus multiple redemption options (United, Hyatt, etc.). I agree though, the United card is a good one for a new person to have.
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