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CrimsonMoon93
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Adding a new card to portfolio

Got some offers to get a Citi and BOA card. Should I take add any of these card? Would any really be worth it? If not either of these, maybe another AMEX card? I won't be approved for Chase.

Citi

  • AAdvantage: I don't really fly AA much, but I can get the 50k bonus miles after $2500 spend for $99 year

  • Double Cash: $200 cash back after $1500 spend, 2% cash back

  • Custom Cash: $200 cash back after $1500 spend, 5% cash per cycle

  • Rewards+: 20k bonus points after $1500 spend, Earn 2 ThankYou® Points per $1 spent at supermarkets and gas stations for the first $6,000 spent per year. Earn 1 ThankYou® Point per $1 spent on all other purchases. Round up to the nearest 10 points on every purchase.

BOA

  • Customized Cash: $200 cash back, 1.5%

  • Travel Rewards: 25k bonus points offer, 1.5 points on every $1

My current cards:

  • NFCU CashRewards: 1.75%

  • NFCU MoreRewards: 3x supermarkets/gas/restaurants

  • Discover: 5% rotating

  • Amex Delta: 2 miles on restaurants (I use this as my everyday card to rack up miles)

  • QuickSilver 1: 1.5% cash back

  • QuickSilver (this was upgraded from the Walmart Card): 1.5% (they'll let me upgrade to another Savor or Venture One but 1.25 miles seems terrible)

  • SavorOne: 3% back on dining, entertainment, streaming, grocery



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unsungivy
Valued Contributor

Re: Adding a new card to portfolio


@CrimsonMoon93 wrote:

Got some offers to get a Citi and BOA card. Should I take add any of these card? Would any really be worth it? If not either of these, maybe another AMEX card? I won't be approved for Chase.

Citi

  • AAdvantage: I don't really fly AA much, but I can get the 50k bonus miles after $2500 spend for $99 year

  • Double Cash: $200 cash back after $1500 spend, 2% cash back

  • Custom Cash: $200 cash back after $1500 spend, 5% cash per cycle

  • Rewards+: 20k bonus points after $1500 spend, Earn 2 ThankYou® Points per $1 spent at supermarkets and gas stations for the first $6,000 spent per year. Earn 1 ThankYou® Point per $1 spent on all other purchases. Round up to the nearest 10 points on every purchase.

BOA

  • Customized Cash: $200 cash back, 1.5%

  • Travel Rewards: 25k bonus points offer, 1.5 points on every $1

My current cards:

  • NFCU CashRewards: 1.75%

  • NFCU MoreRewards: 3x supermarkets/gas/restaurants

  • Discover: 5% rotating

  • Amex Delta: 2 miles on restaurants (I use this as my everyday card to rack up miles)

  • QuickSilver 1: 1.5% cash back

  • QuickSilver (this was upgraded from the Walmart Card): 1.5% (they'll let me upgrade to another Savor or Venture One but 1.25 miles seems terrible)

  • SavorOne: 3% back on dining, entertainment, streaming, grocery


Both Citi Custom Cash and BofA CCR (for Online Shopping category) have a place in anyone's lineup.

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FicoMike0
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Re: Adding a new card to portfolio

From amex theres,

Bce, no fee, $250 sub for $2000 spend in six months,

Bcp, no fee first year, $300 sub, $3000 spend.

From navy theres,

Flagship, $49 fee, $400 for $3500 spend in three months, plus free Amazon prime. Also pays $120 for global entry.

wells Fargo active cash pays $200 for $500 spend.

here's the complete list:

https://www.doctorofcredit.com/best-current-credit-card-sign-bonuses/

 

 

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ptatohed
Senior Contributor

Re: Adding a new card to portfolio


@CrimsonMoon93 wrote:

Got some offers to get a Citi and BOA card. Should I take add any of these card? Would any really be worth it? If not either of these, maybe another AMEX card? I won't be approved for Chase.

Citi

  • AAdvantage: I don't really fly AA much, but I can get the 50k bonus miles after $2500 spend for $99 year

  • Double Cash: $200 cash back after $1500 spend, 2% cash back

  • Custom Cash: $200 cash back after $1500 spend, 5% cash per cycle

  • Rewards+: 20k bonus points after $1500 spend, Earn 2 ThankYou® Points per $1 spent at supermarkets and gas stations for the first $6,000 spent per year. Earn 1 ThankYou® Point per $1 spent on all other purchases. Round up to the nearest 10 points on every purchase.

BOA

  • Customized Cash: $200 cash back, 1.5%

  • Travel Rewards: 25k bonus points offer, 1.5 points on every $1

My current cards:

  • NFCU CashRewards: 1.75%

  • NFCU MoreRewards: 3x supermarkets/gas/restaurants

  • Discover: 5% rotating

  • Amex Delta: 2 miles on restaurants (I use this as my everyday card to rack up miles)

  • QuickSilver 1: 1.5% cash back

  • QuickSilver (this was upgraded from the Walmart Card): 1.5% (they'll let me upgrade to another Savor or Venture One but 1.25 miles seems terrible)

  • SavorOne: 3% back on dining, entertainment, streaming, grocery


The cards you are considering are all over the place.  What are YOU looking for in a new card?  

[Until I can make a pretty signature, here’s an updated draft]

Everyday 5% CB:
Chase prime Visa // citi CUSTOM CASH “A” // citi CUSTOM CASH “B” // citi SHOP YOUR WAY (5% gas (in points), lucrative spending offers) // mylowe’s Rewards // Target circle card // primis Perks debit Visa (50c CB per transaction (5% CB or more up to $10 spend))

5% CB rotating:
Chase “OG” freedom Visa // DISCOVER it Cash Back // nusenda CU Platinum Cash Rewards

Everyday 4% CB:
US Bank Smartly (v1.0)

Everyday 3% / 2.2% CB:
AOD FCU Visa Signature (3%, sockdrawered) // upgrade Cash Rewards Elite (2.2%, sockdrawered)

Welcome Offer / credits only:
Chase SAPPHIRE PREFFERED (grabbed my $1,000, sockdrawered, will cancel) // NFCU FLAGSHIP REWARDS (elevated Welcome Offer, annual prime credit, sockdrawered)

Hotel card:
Chase IHG ONE REWARDS PREMIER (elevated Welcome Offer, 1 free night/yr)

On my radar:
Langely FCU Signature Cash Back (5% CB monthly selectable cat) // Safe CU Cash Back+ (Quarterly rotating 5% CB cats plus bonus cats) // upgrade MyFive Cash Rewards (5% CB monthly selectable cat) // US Bank Kroger (and family) World Elite Master Card(s) (5% CB Mobile Wallet)
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