Best card for a student with part-time income?

[Anonymous]

Now that you've built up some history with Chase, it is quite likely that your next card with them will have a higher limit. My Freedom had a limit of 500$, and on applying 6 months later, ended up getting a 6k limit on the CSP.

[mitchblue]

If AF is not a deal breaker I'd recommend the Amex BCP, 6% on Groceries, 3% on Gas is a pretty solid combo. Also 3% at department store if that's your thing..

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Now that you've built up some history with Chase, it is quite likely that your next card with them will have a higher limit. My Freedom had a limit of 500$, and on applying 6 months later, ended up getting a 6k limit on the CSP.

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I do like the Amazon card but am just concerned about getting a toy limit...

[Anonymous]

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@mitchblue wrote:

If AF is not a deal breaker I'd recommend the Amex BCP, 6% on Groceries, 3% on Gas is a pretty solid combo. Also 3% at department store if that's your thing..

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The BCE was on my short list but I would really like some more CL with V/MC first. My spending right now is definitely not worth any AF; I'm mainly looking to establish my credit and have some good, usable limits.

[Anonymous]

I do have BoA's 3-2-1 card on my list. Is the 10% customer bonus on redemption as simple as having a savings account, or am I missing something? I know they're generally a HP CLI but I hear their CLI's are more worthwhile than Chase usually is... I know my scores are good right now but has anybody with a part-time income gotten a good SL? Would I do better or worse app'ing for the student version? I'm not currently a customer, but I would be willing to open a savings account first.

[Subexistence]

What is your opinion on Chase AARP?

[Anonymous]

I like the card but I'm opposed to AARP for political reasons (a discussion outside the TOS I'm sure...) so it's off the table for me. If it was a Chase-branded card I probably would've already app'd.