This was great. Also about a month ago you did one on 2 card combos where you highlighted leveraging differences in partners. I hope you do something similar with these mid tiers where you leverage similarities and differences. For example Cap one brings Turkish, Chase brings Southwest and Citi brings double Choice. So you can play what might interest you in each Universe but they all work together in these areas.
Hi thanks for another great video! It doesn't regard credit cards but could you please tell me what software you use to edit your videos? They are always really well-edited, clean and appealing 😊
Would love to see a video of the best cards (and rewards) when living in Europe! Avoiding AmEx (not widely accepted in Europe) and avoiding foreign transaction fees are obvious, but would love to know if there are hidden gems when it comes to rewards and multipliers which are often US based. (I.e. US gas stations and restaurants.) Best I’ve seen on my own research is a few of the Capitol One cards with 2-3x rewards on all purchases.
I've had a Capital One Venture (C1V) card for years and now have over 223k points built up. It's a great daily spender on all categories. I didn't finally get a Chase Sapphire Preferred (CSP) until this year, when they made me a sign-up bonus offer I couldn't refuse (80k). Overall I like C1V better, but CSP definitely has its points. I would also put in a word for the Alaska Mileage Plan card, also $95 a year. Alaska points are some of the hardest to earn and the airline doesn't accept transfers from the bank cards. I live in Florida and I have family in Alaska so it made sense for me to get this card; west coast residents might consider it. They have some good airline transfer partners and some sweet spots on trans-Pacific carriers like Cathay Pacific and Air Fiji. I'm hoping to use Alaska points to get business class on LATAM to South America next year.
Who argues the CSP is the best value? It's only saved by big sign up bonuses and being the cheapest way to transfer UR points? If it wasn't for unlocking transfers or subs I'd never recommend it
Could you do video on how to maximize the use of the Sapphire Preferred card? I've had it for a few years, I got it when they had the crazy 100k sign up bonus, but I don't feel like I'm really using it to it full potential or even a quarter. I'm super new to travel hacking and I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I haven't used any of the points that I have received through the chase cards. I tend to use my free cash back card most of the time, but I know this one has more to it then I use it for. I don't even get the hotel bonus, because I had such a hard time navigating the portal, so really have any guidance would be very helpful. Thanks!
Here is the link to our Transfer Partners Cheat Sheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D6x6OBLrrUYktwqFcKrlkTMijtlMptqJLPPdCNYVqk0/edit?usp=sharing. It is super helpful and informative so check it out!
The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Card should have made this list. 4X back on travel spend without going through travel portal. That should be enough to hit the list.
In regards to Friday's newsletter, "Red Alert" is what national sirens are called. "Red Alert" is a term used globally for an emergency situation. A FLIGHT DEAL IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. You should consider dropping "Red Alert" language from any future emails. It comes off as extremely tone deaf.
I honestly dont like this anymore because this channel only aplies to US specific cards. I get that you are a US company but you have viewers from all over the world. How about trying to find cards for the rest of the world
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he always glosses over that online grocery store detail and says grocery stores.....
This was great. Also about a month ago you did one on 2 card combos where you highlighted leveraging differences in partners. I hope you do something similar with these mid tiers where you leverage similarities and differences. For example Cap one brings Turkish, Chase brings Southwest and Citi brings double Choice. So you can play what might interest you in each Universe but they all work together in these areas.
I have the first 3 cards (IHG, Boundless, and Surpass) and none of the others.
my venture card is metal, but i have the chase now so metal tossing lol
Hi thanks for another great video! It doesn't regard credit cards but could you please tell me what software you use to edit your videos? They are always really well-edited, clean and appealing 😊
Would love to see a video of the best cards (and rewards) when living in Europe! Avoiding AmEx (not widely accepted in Europe) and avoiding foreign transaction fees are obvious, but would love to know if there are hidden gems when it comes to rewards and multipliers which are often US based. (I.e. US gas stations and restaurants.) Best I’ve seen on my own research is a few of the Capitol One cards with 2-3x rewards on all purchases.
I always prefer a tabular / side by side comparison - Is this available?
I've had a Capital One Venture (C1V) card for years and now have over 223k points built up. It's a great daily spender on all categories. I didn't finally get a Chase Sapphire Preferred (CSP) until this year, when they made me a sign-up bonus offer I couldn't refuse (80k). Overall I like C1V better, but CSP definitely has its points.
I would also put in a word for the Alaska Mileage Plan card, also $95 a year. Alaska points are some of the hardest to earn and the airline doesn't accept transfers from the bank cards. I live in Florida and I have family in Alaska so it made sense for me to get this card; west coast residents might consider it. They have some good airline transfer partners and some sweet spots on trans-Pacific carriers like Cathay Pacific and Air Fiji. I'm hoping to use Alaska points to get business class on LATAM to South America next year.
Marriott transfers to Alaska:) 3:1 rate but if you have a surplus of Marriott points from a sub or you catch a good transfer bonus it’s worth it.
The Venture is metal and much heavier than the CSP. Its the same as the Venture X.
It's not metal anymore
Really? Because mine is only like 2 years old.
Update: After looking around it appears to still be metal.
@@digdougx I meant the regular venture card isn't metal anymore
Everywhere I'm reading says its still metal. The Venture One isnt.@@Khaja94
@@Khaja94 Just got my venture last week and it is definitely heavy metal.
Who argues the CSP is the best value? It's only saved by big sign up bonuses and being the cheapest way to transfer UR points?
If it wasn't for unlocking transfers or subs I'd never recommend it
The Choice Hotel Black card is a good $95 card if you can stomach dealing with Wells Fargo.
Could you do video on how to maximize the use of the Sapphire Preferred card? I've had it for a few years, I got it when they had the crazy 100k sign up bonus, but I don't feel like I'm really using it to it full potential or even a quarter. I'm super new to travel hacking and I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I haven't used any of the points that I have received through the chase cards. I tend to use my free cash back card most of the time, but I know this one has more to it then I use it for. I don't even get the hotel bonus, because I had such a hard time navigating the portal, so really have any guidance would be very helpful. Thanks!
So how do we get a copy of that awesome spreadsheet that he showed? That thing looks legit!
Here is the link to our Transfer Partners Cheat Sheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D6x6OBLrrUYktwqFcKrlkTMijtlMptqJLPPdCNYVqk0/edit?usp=sharing. It is super helpful and informative so check it out!
If I already have a capitol one credit card - am I still eligible for the venture card sign up bonus??
The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Card should have made this list. 4X back on travel spend without going through travel portal. That should be enough to hit the list.
Yes, but they don't have a referral program ... so they won't earn bonuses recommending viewers to that card.
$4 more.... This is unacceptable, hahaha
Good luck using your IHG points at any of their premier properties
how come?
In regards to Friday's newsletter, "Red Alert" is what national sirens are called. "Red Alert" is a term used globally for an emergency situation. A FLIGHT DEAL IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. You should consider dropping "Red Alert" language from any future emails. It comes off as extremely tone deaf.
I honestly dont like this anymore because this channel only aplies to US specific cards. I get that you are a US company but you have viewers from all over the world. How about trying to find cards for the rest of the world
That wouldn't be profitable for them. They get referral bonuses from cards we sign up for.
No possibility’s in Europe for all you hacks 😢
There are some if you search yourself.
Chase sapphire preferred. I recently purchased an ooni 🍕 oven and a jackery portable battery 🔋 with the points I have earned 🎉