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Old May 12, 2015 | 8:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Guava
In any event, AM may very well head for another devaluation because accumulating AM other than flying is just way too easy. I am based in North America and don't deal with any Hong Kong based FI but AM has such extensive network of partnerships here that I am confident to say my ground based earning rate on a per $USD basis is way, way, better than any HKG based AM member even though HKG based members have access to a lot more promotions and sign up deals.
You mean earn AM directly in North America from non-BIS spending (possibly MS?)?

How many cards work in the US? Amex, Citi, HSBC USA, RBC, and..? I thought Chase was a redemption partner but it's not a direct one.
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