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Old Jun 1, 2023 | 2:53 pm
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Originally Posted by WasKnown
The Bonvoy Brilliant is not a strong earner either. In addition to airfare, prepaid FHR bookings also receive 5x MR back. This is a pretty great return on spend for a preferred hotel rate.
Agreed, MAAAYBEEE for Marriott points or if there’s a promo on like the current grocery promo, but most of the time it’s sock drawer time or just refilling some Starbucks/Einstein bagel/whatever gift cards at $25 a month.

Originally Posted by cfischer
I had both cards and just cancelled the Bonvoy card. If you have Titanium anyway it makes little sense to carry the card IMO. They are about the same cost and the Plat card is a LOT more valuable IMO/IME.
Sure, but if you value the $300 monthly dining credit + 85k cert + 25 ENCs at $651, does it matter that it’s a $650 AF card (ignoring any retention offers)? As long as value is net positive you’re better off with the card.
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