SPG Amex or Amex MR Gold card?
Nov 3, 2010, 2:02 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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SPG Amex or Amex MR Gold card?
Hi,
I'm debating to get one more card, as I already have an AA citi card and a united MP card.
this would be either the SPG Amex or the Amex Membership reward Gold card. The platinum is too high of requirement at this time.
I'm wondering what would be better, easier to transfer points to any airline and hotel group.
i'd prefer the convenience of transfering to cathay or singapore especially for flights to asia. and also hotel stays in asia.
Any suggestions?
I'm debating to get one more card, as I already have an AA citi card and a united MP card.
this would be either the SPG Amex or the Amex Membership reward Gold card. The platinum is too high of requirement at this time.
I'm wondering what would be better, easier to transfer points to any airline and hotel group.
i'd prefer the convenience of transfering to cathay or singapore especially for flights to asia. and also hotel stays in asia.
Any suggestions?
Nov 3, 2010, 3:38 pm
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Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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Welcome to Flyertalk.
Begin reading at post #81 in this thread for a good comparison of Premier Rewards Gold vs SPG credit card:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l#post13097679
Membership Rewards would be better than Starwood for transfers to Singapore Airlines, while SPG is better for Cathay Pacific. However, it's not necessary to transfer to the program of the airline on which you wish to fly. In general, you can redeem through any Star Alliance program for travel on SQ and through any OneWorld program for travel on CX.
Membership Rewards is generally weak value for hotel program transfers or direct hotel redemptions.
Begin reading at post #81 in this thread for a good comparison of Premier Rewards Gold vs SPG credit card:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l#post13097679
Membership Rewards would be better than Starwood for transfers to Singapore Airlines, while SPG is better for Cathay Pacific. However, it's not necessary to transfer to the program of the airline on which you wish to fly. In general, you can redeem through any Star Alliance program for travel on SQ and through any OneWorld program for travel on CX.
Membership Rewards is generally weak value for hotel program transfers or direct hotel redemptions.
