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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 11:51 am
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Originally Posted by cozysuite
I never say CSR is the greatest CC but rather I think becoming less meaningful after AF increment.

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.
Do you just carry one card?

Originally Posted by VegasGambler
I haven't stayed at a Marriott in about 3 years. And that was one stay; I'm not sure that I ever stayed at one before that. I did have 90 qual nights at Hyatt last year though (including some through CC spend; probably about 65 actual nights stayed) and a 9 night stay at an independent hotel (not part of any program)
Sorry that you missed the great value of Ritz Carlton card from Chase. It is still one of the best CCs even after the removal of the unlimited $100 discount air travel credit.

Last edited by mia; Feb 1, 2020 at 1:18 pm Reason: Consolidate consecutive replies.
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