Marriott Rewards Visa vs. Starwood AMEX
Jan 24, 2019, 10:41 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 62
Marriott Rewards Visa vs. Starwood AMEX
I am a platinum Marriott rewards member. I have both the Marriott Visa and Starwood AMEX. It now seems redundant to have both. Is there a reason to keep the Starwood card or should I replace it with either the Hilton Ascend or Delta Amex? Thanks.
Jan 24, 2019, 12:10 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,192
In your opinion, is the value of the yearly free night certificate > annual fee? If so, keep it. Otherwise, no.
Feb 2, 2019, 12:59 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA Gold. UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt (Lifetime Diamond downgraded to Explorist)
Posts: 6,776
Having a Hilton card isn't a bad idea anyways. The signup bonuses can be quite nice and if you don't have a card that offers Priority Pass the Ascend's 10 free visits membership is a nice perk for just $95/year. Currently if you get a referral link the signup bonus is greater than the public offers. I'd hold onto both of your current cards for the time being unless the AF is coming up and you don't value the free night enough to pay it.