Originally Posted by
scubadu
Not only that, but we still get great bonus offers occasionally on it too. For example, we just got on offer through 12/31 for 5X on groceries and gas (up to a capped amount that I can't recall at the moment, I think $2500).
Regards
$495 annual fee
($145) Citigold credit (some VTI/VOO parked in self-directed brokerage account)
($250) Airline credit
2x ($50 or more) 4th Night Free
And you're even.
I use the Priority Pass at airport restaurant/bar ($28 per visit) often so it's a net positive for me even without organic spend or other bonuses (like Paypal) and what Scubadu mentioned.