Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 17,930
Credit card survey
Received a survey regarding my views on the AGR credit card (easy to sum up: it stays in the sock drawer) and potential enhancements. There was a CA covering the details of the proposed enhancements so I can't share any specifics. In general I was not impressed with any of the proposed perks which I would characterize as trivial but then again I rarely use Amtrak. The bottom line is that the bank issuer needs to offer reward value that is > than 2 cents offered by cash back cards if it wants to promote usage. And that was not an option. Now to be fair there are hotel cards that provide free nights upon renewal - if the bank offered something similar (or perhaps a 241 companion ticket or sleep car upgrade) that would be something that might promote usage. But don't hold your breath.