March 28 2017 Update
This page has been replaced with a new up-to-date version. Please visit the new page here: Best Card Category Bonuses.
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Surprised u didn’t mention (or I missed it) the app TPG To Go. While the reminder to use a certain card is a little slow to pop up (sometimes I’ve already left the store…), it’s sometimes easier than rifling thru all my cards at the check stand. Also useful when my labels fail me (or I’m uncertain if my quarterly bonus labels are up-to-date).
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Did I miss the 5X update for AMEX Platinum business or did I misunderstand their new bonus? Also looking for who gives best bonus on electric car charging station charges?
5X airfare is only for personal Amex Platinum cards, not business.
Electric car charging: LOL. No idea. Did you get a Tesla?
No I went low and got a Leaf for only 17.5k after credits. Once the cheaper Tesla comes out then we’ll get that one. So now we are learning how to play find my charger. So the Amex Biz Platinum should only be used to run up 15k for 100k in points and then only to do 5K and over to get 1.5x?
Yep
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You should probably add the Chase Sapphire Reserve with effective 4.5% Ultimate Reawards discount towards travel via 3x UR points from purchases on restaurant and travel.
Thanks for the reminder. Done.
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Marvel mastercard (marvel.com)
3% Dining, Select Entertainment.
Select entertainment categories include Movie Theatres, Video Rental and Game Stores, Theatrical and Concert Promoters, Amusement Parks, Digital Entertainment, Games and Software, Music, Books and Newsstands, Toys and Hobby Stores.
In other words, it also works at Amazon.com since it covers book stores and music stores.
In the Online Shopping category, the Savingstar online shopping portal was shut down.
Thanks. Fixed