Originally Posted by
Need
Nope. I earn 5% on Freedom quarterly categories, 1.5% on Freedom Unlimited on everyday... then transfer all the UR points to CSR to spend them LOL.

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Certainly seems to be the intended plan from Chase. The 1.5x redemption rate for the CSR does raise the floor for UR point value, but I always try to view what I can get via transfers first. Got a much better deal for Andaz Fifth Ave in NY via Hyatt award redemption than via paying with points.