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OK group, I searched but didn't find. If I have a large purchase to make ($20-30 k) and have SPG card, Citi AA executive mastercard (I already got the 100K spend), Amex Platinum card, and a variety of Chase cards (United Presidents card, Sapphire card, Freedom card, Ink card)- which card would be the best to make this charge on? I have been told that they will accept the charge from a credit card. Thanks.

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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2014, 05:23:50 PM »
Which hotel?
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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2014, 01:02:48 PM »
Sapphire preferred would be a good choice. 2xppds on travel...

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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2014, 07:57:07 PM »
Hilton.

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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2014, 08:38:47 PM »
Spg.

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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2014, 09:50:54 PM »
It looks like I only get 1 point per dollar from SPG on Hilton purchases and 2.14 from Sapphire preferred. Am I reading this correctly?

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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2014, 09:52:37 PM »
It looks like I only get 1 point per dollar from SPG on Hilton purchases and 2.14 from Sapphire preferred. Am I reading this correctly?

Yes.  It all depends what you want. In theory though you could sell the UR you make and buy the same amount of SPG you would have gotten and still have money left over. It's up to you.
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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2014, 09:53:23 PM »
Also, I forgot to factor in spend bonuses. Not sure if any of your cards have that.
Plus you get 7% back with the SP.
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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2014, 10:23:00 PM »
So it looks like SP is the way to go, not SPG.

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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2014, 09:31:02 AM »
SP does not give double points for hotels.
Your best choice would be the IP or IB.
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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2014, 09:56:01 AM »
SP does not give double points for hotels.
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It does.

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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2014, 10:21:27 AM »
Chase sapphire preferred 2.14 points per dollar spend at hotels  that's your best option

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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2014, 10:29:34 AM »
I believe it includes lodging.
... At least I thought it did.
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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2014, 10:54:40 AM »
Ok, I give up.
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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
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Re: I have a large purchase to make hotel related- which card to use?
« Reply #19 on: February 09, 2014, 10:59:17 AM »
When I used it for lodging it didn't give me 2ppd.
But a good friend of mine just whatsapped me that in order to avoid further embarrassment I should give up sooner rather than later.

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