Author Topic: MASTER THREAD: Using CC cards in Israel and maximizing benefits while traveling (Read 16585 times)

yman · « **Reply #40 on:** January 03, 2019, 07:18:06 PM »

does anyone recommend using the united card to get the additional 25000 bonus? or what about the Marriott card?

shmielyosef · « **Reply #41 on:** January 06, 2019, 03:24:06 PM »

Quote from: yman on January 03, 2019, 07:18:06 PM

does anyone recommend using the united card to get the additional 25000 bonus? or what about the Marriott card?

If u don't want to apply for any other credit cards where you would be getting more for your spend...

yman · « **Reply #42 on:** January 06, 2019, 03:35:49 PM »

Quote from: shmielyosef on January 06, 2019, 03:24:06 PM

If u don't want to apply for any other credit cards where you would be getting more for your spend...

like which cards? i have the explorer, marriott premier, csr, freedom unlimited, and spg.

shmielyosef · « **Reply #43 on:** January 06, 2019, 03:38:32 PM »

Quote from: yman on January 06, 2019, 03:35:49 PM

like which cards? i have the explorer, marriott premier, csr, freedom unlimited, and spg.

Amex biz card? Citi cards? Find out which cards currently have good signup offers

justaregularguy · « **Reply #44 on:** January 06, 2019, 07:21:49 PM »

Quote from: yman on January 03, 2019, 07:18:06 PM

does anyone recommend using the united card to get the additional 25000 bonus? or what about the Marriott card?

what does this have to do with isreal aside from the fact that you use miles to travel (to isreal if you wish)

what is this thread for?

yman · « **Reply #45 on:** January 09, 2019, 10:04:22 AM »

Quote from: justaregularguy on January 06, 2019, 07:21:49 PM

what does this have to do with isreal aside from the fact that you use miles to travel (to isreal if you wish)

what is this thread for?

this thread is for maximizing cc spending in israel. in israel stores dont sell gift cards like they do in america. its harder to ms and take full advantage of the benefits. i was asking about the united card because it might be worth the extra spending for the point bonus but was asking if anyone who lives here doesn't think it's worth it.

yman · « **Reply #46 on:** January 09, 2019, 10:07:08 AM »

Quote from: shmielyosef on January 06, 2019, 03:38:32 PM

Amex biz card? Citi cards? Find out which cards currently have good signup offers

do you think its possible to take full advantage of the chase quinfecta here in israel? why would be worth it to have cards with high annual fees and not be able to take full advantage of them?

shmielyosef · « **Reply #47 on:** January 09, 2019, 10:10:40 AM »

Quote from: yman on January 09, 2019, 10:07:08 AM

do you think its possible to take full advantage of the chase quinfecta here in israel? why would be worth it to have cards with high annual fees and not be able to take full advantage of them?

I’m not sure exactly what you mean by the quinfecta, but assuming it means having 5 cards with various bonus categories, not that possible since a lot of the categories you don’t really have here

You’re assuming it’s worth having them. Aside from the SUB, if the benefits of the card don’t make it worth it to keep the card, downgrade or close it

yman · « **Reply #48 on:** February 18, 2019, 03:34:59 PM »

Does anyone find it not worth using Chase credit cards in Israel? What other cards do you use to maximize on points?

luv2trvlwithfam · « **Reply #49 on:** February 19, 2019, 01:46:11 AM »

Quote from: yman on February 18, 2019, 03:34:59 PM

Does anyone find it not worth using Chase credit cards in Israel? What other cards do you use to maximize on points?

whats wrong with the CSR? lots of the food establishments and trains youlll get the 3X, no fx, why not worth using?

grodnoking · « **Reply #50 on:** February 19, 2019, 04:18:25 AM »

I use CSR.

moe8555 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 20, 2019, 01:19:56 AM »

Quote from: luv2trvlwithfam on February 19, 2019, 01:46:11 AM

whats wrong with the CSR? lots of the food establishments and trains youlll get the 3X, no fx, why not worth using?

My portfolio of choice is Citi Prestige (5X on dining, OTAs/travel agencies, flights; 3X on direct hotels/cruises; 4th night free), Citi Premier (3X on all other travel and gas, 2X on entertainment; 1.25X redemptions via portal), and Barclays Arrival Premier (up to 3% or 2.1 miles per dollar on all other spend).

The Barclays fee can be offset by writing travel community posts, but I'm hoping to get some kind of retention when the time comes.

bendor · « **Reply #52 on:** February 20, 2019, 07:31:42 AM »

When I'm not spending for a SUB, I use either the Citi Premier (which I've gotten retention on) or a cashback card.
I don't see the added benefits of the CSR worth the larger annual fee.

yman · « **Reply #53 on:** February 24, 2019, 02:50:07 PM »

Quote from: bendor on February 20, 2019, 07:31:42 AM

When I'm not spending for a SUB, I use either the Citi Premier (which I've gotten retention on) or a cashback card.
I don't see the added benefits of the CSR worth the larger annual fee.

what's a SUB?

yman · « **Reply #54 on:** February 24, 2019, 02:51:05 PM »

Quote from: moe8555 on February 20, 2019, 01:19:56 AM

My portfolio of choice is Citi Prestige (5X on dining, OTAs/travel agencies, flights; 3X on direct hotels/cruises; 4th night free), Citi Premier (3X on all other travel and gas, 2X on entertainment; 1.25X redemptions via portal), and Barclays Arrival Premier (up to 3% or 2.1 miles per dollar on all other spend).

The Barclays fee can be offset by writing travel community posts, but I'm hoping to get some kind of retention when the time comes.

what are the fees on the citi cards?

SrulyS · « **Reply #55 on:** February 24, 2019, 02:52:40 PM »

Quote from: yman on February 24, 2019, 02:50:07 PM

what's a SUB?

Sign-up bonus.

pointer · « **Reply #56 on:** February 24, 2019, 03:14:59 PM »

the Cathay pacific cc gives 1.5 Asia miles per dollar spent outside the u.s.

I guess for places not coded as travel it might be worth it

moe8555 · « **Reply #57 on:** February 25, 2019, 07:35:17 AM »

Quote from: yman on February 24, 2019, 02:51:05 PM

what are the fees on the citi cards?

Prestige is $495 but has a $250 travel credit ($245 net). Premier is $95, first year free and good history of retention offers. Barclays is $150, first year free and too new to know about retention (the discontinued Arrival Premier).

I'll definitely hold the Prestige (priority pass, 4NF, heavy spend in 5X categories) and Premier (for the 1.25X portal boost on any TYP earned and 3X gas), Barclays depends on retention although it's fairly easy to offset the fee with the first $15K milestone bonus or writing travel community posts.

yman · « **Reply #58 on:** July 13, 2019, 11:18:33 PM »

any new updates or tips for anyone to share? @grodnoking @davidrotts63

?

davidrotts63 · « **Reply #59 on:** July 13, 2019, 11:23:39 PM »

Quote from: yman on July 13, 2019, 11:18:33 PM

any new updates or tips for anyone to share? @grodnoking @davidrotts63 ?

UPS method.

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