I have CSP and Amex SPG. I will pick up the barclays+ next year, but at the moment I have cap one venture which is similiar.
In a nutshell I value my CSP the most. I'm able to use their travel partners. I have the Freedom card and ink bold, so there are a number of x5 categories that I can take advantage of and the signup bonus offers can be pretty good. The SPG points are of good value, but are much much harder to earn with limited bonus spend. If you stay at SPG properties then the card will have much more value. Its good to earn points in different programs just to hedge against devaluation.
The SPG card used to be the card that I thought I would use for general non-cat spend. However, I am thinking the amex everday preferred may take that spot next year. The barclay arrival+ will get you the least value back of the three cards (assuming you redeem travel at good rates in the specific programs offered), but it is good to have a card like this to cover travel expenses that travel programs do not cover.
;I used to think the CSP was the most overrated travel rewards credit card, but since they added new travel benefits, I have changed my mind. It is now the second best travel rewards credit card in my mind.
