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If you are living or temporarily traveling in Israel; maximizing your american CC usage in Israel for traveling and points accrual
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Best american CC's for use while in Israel (with no forex):
Chase cards click here
CSR, $300 travel credit including CityCar, public transportation purchases, taxis
Marriot Premier, United Explorer, CSP
Freedom/Freedom Unlimited-only when making online purchases from US stores

Did you know that some places in Israel are registered under the travel category so you will receive 3x whereas some places are not registered as a travel category then you only receive 1x with the CSR? Or a restaurant that is not categorized as a restaurant, so you only receive 1x instead of 3x? Are you aware of this??

I'm looking for people who live here to post what they have found. I have found that some stores are properly categorized while others are not. we are strictly speaking about maximizing american cc usage and points accrual.

Maybe some other people have experience using other american CC's like the Amex Plat and will share their experiences, or people with the new Capital One cc.

Which american credit card(s) do you use while in Israel?

This is a long needed post for those who are playing the credit card game from Israel.

« Last edited by yman on February 18, 2019, 03:31:51 PM »

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And travel credit
Oh that's right, did just notice some of my 2019 credit was used with it.
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Oh that's right, did just notice some of my 2019 credit was used with it.
Then you lost your 3x points..
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Then you lost your 3x points..
You lose it on whatever you use it on...
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Man guys, CALM. DOWN.
Rav kav gets 3x on CSR, MS the hell out of my bus rides!
You lose it on whatever you use it on...
Then you lost your 3x points..
Oh that's right, did just notice some of my 2019 credit was used with it.

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Golan telecom, hott mobile , 012 smile (internet) and 019 mobile stopped registering with chase ink as telecom/internet services by me. No more 5x . Tried SM about it with a no change.

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Man guys, CALM. DOWN.
Rav kav gets 3x on CSR, MS the hell out of my bus rides!

what do you mean by MS?

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Oh I thought you meant the combo UPS/RavKav method
That doesn't even make sense
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Golan telecom, hott mobile , 012 smile (internet) and 019 mobile stopped registering with chase ink as telecom/internet services by me. No more 5x . Tried SM about it with a no change.


chase ink does not have foreign transaction fees?

id love to know which 3rd card to add, currently have, CSP, freedom unlimited (used for US purchases), and whats next?
my wife has the CSR,

BTW, i think this is a great need, as you mentioned, there are many in israel trying to rack up points and miles... all the help is greatly appreciated!


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Golan telecom, hott mobile , 012 smile (internet) and 019 mobile stopped registering with chase ink as telecom/internet services by me. No more 5x . Tried SM about it with a no change.



you spoke to reps at chase ink?
what about bezeq?

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chase ink does not have foreign transaction fees?

plus and preferred dont. Cash and unlimited do



1) you spoke to reps at chase ink?

2) what about bezeq?

1) i sm'd online
2) i dont have bezeq so cant talk from experience

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plus and preferred dont. Cash and unlimited do

1) i sm'd online
2) i dont have bezeq so cant talk from experience


just checked what SM was, = Secure Message


also, do you know anything about this?

100,000 points -- You must apply in-branch through a Chase Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to receive this offer.

120,000 points -- You must apply using an invitation code from a Chase mailer with this offer to get it.

see below...

https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/blog/how-earn-120000-bonus-points-chase-ink-business-preferred/


thank you


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just checked what SM was, = Secure Message


also, do you know anything about this?

100,000 points -- You must apply in-branch through a Chase Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to receive this offer.

120,000 points -- You must apply using an invitation code from a Chase mailer with this offer to get it.

see below...

https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/blog/how-earn-120000-bonus-points-chase-ink-business-preferred/


thank you
Why the double posting?

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wasnt sure which thread would be answered....

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just checked what SM was, = Secure Message


also, do you know anything about this?

100,000 points -- You must apply in-branch through a Chase Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to receive this offer.

120,000 points -- You must apply using an invitation code from a Chase mailer with this offer to get it.

see below...

https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/blog/how-earn-120000-bonus-points-chase-ink-business-preferred/


thank you
I got a few of those but afaik from my branch those offers arent avail anymore.
Why the double posting?
wasnt sure which thread would be answered....
Two different subjects  though.

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anyone here have the chase quinfecta or have any ideas how to maximize/take advantage of opportunities?