AMEX Gold/Platinum Charge vs Blue Cash

BlueHusky · ‎04-09-2012

Just wondering - what are the advantages of AMEX Gold/Platinum charge cards vs the Blue Cash cards. Since the charge cards charge a fee, I assume they have better rewards and stuff? Examples please?

Thanks!

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pizzadude · ‎04-09-2012

@BlueHusky wrote:
Just wondering - what are the advantages of AMEX Gold/Platinum charge cards vs the Blue Cash cards. Since the charge cards charge a fee, I assume they have better rewards and stuff? Examples please?

Thanks!

I think it's really an apples/oranges comparison, since the charge cards give your MR points, whereas the BCE/BCP are cash~back cards. The PR Gold can quickly boost your rewards for travel expenses, and the Plat comes with travel perks like upgrades, lounge access, concierge services, etc.....

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LS2982 · ‎04-09-2012

@BlueHusky wrote:
Just wondering - what are the advantages of AMEX Gold/Platinum charge cards vs the Blue Cash cards. Since the charge cards charge a fee, I assume they have better rewards and stuff? Examples please?

Thanks!

Charge vs. Revolvers.

Both are better options than the Blue Cash

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Anonymous · ‎04-09-2012

@LS2982 wrote:
@BlueHusky wrote:
Just wondering - what are the advantages of AMEX Gold/Platinum charge cards vs the Blue Cash cards. Since the charge cards charge a fee, I assume they have better rewards and stuff? Examples please?

Thanks!
Charge vs. Revolvers.

Both are better options than the Blue Cash

Lol

There completely different. Plat gets lounge access, $200 airline credit, priority pass, the list goes on and on.

Theres 2 types of gold; regular and PR. PR is the best MR earner and has several bonuses.

Blue cash is a credit card with a limit that gets factored in to uti. It earns cash back over MR points.