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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 10:21 am
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cozysuite
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Cards offer the same as CSR?

I never say CSR is the greatest CC but rather I think becoming less meaningful after AF increment.

Originally Posted by cozysuite
- Priority Pass with Restaurant. --- Priority Pass + Centurion Lounge benefit could be fine
- Primary CDW rent-a-car coverage

- Good point earning rate especially towards to Hyatt (or cash back) --- Difficult to assess
- Good Travel and purchase insurance. --- Difficult to assess
- No forex fee
Thought on other cards suggested ;
Amex Plat --- Their car rental CDW coverage is secondary.
JP Morgan Ritz Carlton --- Looks good for the criteria but not sure using 300 USD travel credit. No Bonvoy points nor elite status necessary for me as lifetime PLT with bunch of Bonvoy points--- overall more expensive than CSR.
Chase CIP -- No lounge access
Citi DC -- 3% foreign transaction, No Car insurance, No lounge
BofA Cash Rewards --I have travel rewards but no lounge, no car insurance
US Bank Altitude Reserve -- Interesting 400 USD card Not sure if PP includes restaurant and not sure car insurance is the primary or secondary but 12 months Gogo wifi is attractive with 325 USD statement credits... May worth try once my 1-year Gogo wifi subscription expires.

Regardless of AF increase (with meaningless change of benefits), I may be better to keep CSR anyway.

Thanks.
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