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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 6:06 pm
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Originally Posted by roundtree
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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.
Yeah me too. I have yet to use UR points on travel as cash. I found that even with standard award on United (about 2x more points than Saver), it is still cheaper than CSP 1.25 rate. Now with 1.5 CSR rate, it would be a closer call as I will also earn miles if not using award points....
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