Originally Posted by
artemis
That's the idea - use each card for its specific category bonuses, and you can accumulate a lot of points quickly. Just make sure at least one of the cards has "real" Ultimate Rewards points that are transferable to airline and hotel programs, so that you can transfer the points you earn from the other cards (like Freedom) to it..
Just to clarify - real means the premium cards like CSP or Ink plus. Yes?
Originally Posted by
artemis
I wouldn't use AmEx Membership Rewards points for cash back - they are far too valuable for that! The Chase and AmEx programs share a couple of transfer partners (notably British Airways and Singapore Airlines), which is very helpful when it's time to use those points to book an award.
I have the AMex cashback preferred that gives 6% back on groceries. This is what I was referring to as cashback. I don't think there is an option other than anything but to get cashback.
I also have the Amex gold premier rewards card and have been using this for most of the everyday purchases. Not sure if it worth the $175 AF fee though.
only if there was a card that I could use on amazon to get some chase UR points!