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Old Feb 16, 2026 | 9:57 am
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Originally Posted by scubadu
To the OP, this seems like an awful lot of work/hassle for a "benefit you have no use for..." Not every credit card benefit has to be utilized if one does not value it...
A few minutes is not "an awful lot" of anything. There are often ways to find value where none is initially perceived. That's what FT is all about.

Originally Posted by sfvoyage
(Still trying to figure out what card to use for cruising going forward.)
I just got CSP for that. I'll charge $20K per trip there and the rest to CSR for maximum insurance benefit. I lose out on some points, but the trip cancellation insurance is very valuable. Ink Preferred still gives 3x, but has very low insurance coverage.

Originally Posted by scubadu
Technically, you can now get 8X on cruises if you book them through Chase Travel.
Definitely not worth it compared to using a good travel agent.
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