Author Topic: DansDeals Credit Card Links And FAQ's: Your Support Keeps This Site Running! (Read 3539762 times)

TimT · « **Reply #6560 on:** April 22, 2018, 09:59:51 PM »

I should start a cufflinks line & call it “TimT’s links”

davidrotts63 · « **Reply #6561 on:** April 22, 2018, 10:01:19 PM »

Quote from: TimT on April 22, 2018, 09:59:51 PM

I should start a cufflinks line & call it “TimT’s links”

Ruined it

Dovdovmoneytree · « **Reply #6562 on:** April 22, 2018, 10:24:14 PM »

Quote from: davidrotts63 on April 22, 2018, 09:57:47 PM

To answer your questions simply
1. Follow the links TimT provided.
2. If you can't get a retention offer, and the AF is not worth the card, try to downgrade to a free option, of not cancel the card, it'll barely make a dent, unless it's your first card. And follow the links TimT provided
3. Yes. Tho not so simple for the most part, so follow the links TimT provided
4. No
5. follow the links TimT provided
Hope that helps

Thanks! Much appreciated.

Dovdovmoneytree · « **Reply #6563 on:** April 22, 2018, 10:26:07 PM »

Quote from: TimT on April 22, 2018, 09:42:28 PM

Some of that info might be outdated.

With many chase cards there’s the 5/24 rule.
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=60699.0 Important to keep in mind if you’re applying for any of those & you’re under 5/24 to do them first.

Feel free to ask in the Misc Credit Card Questions thread anything on your mind.
Regarding which cards to keep & pay AF & which to cancel it all depends on which you’re gonna be using all the time & what the points/miles are worth to you.

Thanks for being so welcoming

Yeah, I was wondering how up to date some of the info there is. TY

davidrotts63 · « **Reply #6564 on:** April 22, 2018, 10:31:47 PM »

Quote from: Dovdovmoneytree on April 22, 2018, 10:26:07 PM

Thanks for being so welcoming

Yeah, I was wondering how up to date some of the info there is. TY

Of course the more recent posts will be more up to date. If you aren't sure if something is accurate, or still in effect, or if something isn't there, you can just ask.

yudamaan · « **Reply #6565 on:** June 08, 2018, 12:24:36 AM »

Hi, wasn't sure where to post this.
I need to transfer out 250k mr points what are my best options.
Tlv is a top destination for me

Thank you

davidrotts63 · « **Reply #6566 on:** July 02, 2018, 12:16:31 AM »

@Dan is there a way to get a search option on cardratimgs.com? I was looking for the Ink Cash link and without a search option it was kind of hard. (I wound up getting it via a post about the CIC)

TimT · « **Reply #6567 on:** July 02, 2018, 02:31:05 AM »

Quote from: davidrotts63 on July 02, 2018, 12:16:31 AM

@Dan is there a way to get a search option on cardratimgs.com? I was looking for the Ink Cash link and without a search option it was kind of hard. (I wound up getting it via a post about the CIC)

”credit cards” “business credit cards” it’s 2nd result for me

billh55 · « **Reply #6568 on:** July 17, 2018, 02:16:35 PM »

Hi Dan & DDF Staff,
I've accumulated points on AMEX SPG, Amex Business Gold membership rewards and Chase Visa UA Explorer cards.
I know why I use the Chase UA card (UA tio Israel & CLE), but if I'll be flying to Israel & Ft Lauderdale Florida, which cards give me the best use of points AND what airlines do they tie into .. Disclaimer, I have gone on the card websites, but it is confusing for a 60+ yr old. Thanks for replying.

GAM Z. · « **Reply #6569 on:** July 17, 2018, 02:46:35 PM »

Quote from: billh55 on July 17, 2018, 02:16:35 PM

Hi Dan & DDF Staff,
I've accumulated points on AMEX SPG, Amex Business Gold membership rewards and Chase Visa UA Explorer cards.
I know why I use the Chase UA card (UA tio Israel & CLE), but if I'll be flying to Israel & Ft Lauderdale Florida, which cards give me the best use of points AND what airlines do they tie into .. Disclaimer, I have gone on the card websites, but it is confusing for a 60+ yr old. Thanks for replying.

You can check out this post to see which points transfer to which airlines.
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/milespoints/mileage-expiration-guide-for-38-loyalty-programs-how-to-keep-your-points-from-expiring-and-how-to-bring-them-back-to-life-after-theyve-expired/
For domestic flights, you can use southwest or jetblue directly, and for United, Delta, and American, you can also book saver awards through there partners. Just keep in mind that when your logged into your United account, you'll see more availability than when your logged out( and these can't be booked by their partners).

billh55 · « **Reply #6570 on:** July 17, 2018, 03:31:18 PM »

WOW ! I have to use this forum more often for replies.. Thanks for very prompt reply

billh55 · « **Reply #6571 on:** July 18, 2018, 08:53:39 AM »

Thnx GAM Z.for reply yesterday. Would someone from DD or DDFS, want to consult with me (willing to pay a fee). I have a spreadsheet of CCards & Airlines where I have accumulated points. I am not sure if they are the best cards to keep, for travel to both Israel & Fort Lauderdale FL. I do not travel for business anymore, so most of my points have accumulated by credit card purchases and personal travel. Should I transfer, switch to a better card(s)? I appreciate all the posts in the Forum, but to a novice, it is very confusing. If anyone wants to discuss, or provide consulting, my email is billh55@gmail.com Thanks _

ludmila · « **Reply #6572 on:** July 18, 2018, 03:22:47 PM »

Quote from: billh55 on July 18, 2018, 08:53:39 AM

Thnx GAM Z.for reply yesterday. Would someone from DD or DDFS, want to consult with me (willing to pay a fee). I have a spreadsheet of CCards & Airlines where I have accumulated points. I am not sure if they are the best cards to keep, for travel to both Israel & Fort Lauderdale FL. I do not travel for business anymore, so most of my points have accumulated by credit card purchases and personal travel. Should I transfer, switch to a better card(s)? I appreciate all the posts in the Forum, but to a novice, it is very confusing. If anyone wants to discuss, or provide consulting, my email is billh55@gmail.com Thanks _

I do not suggest you pay any consulting fees, no one is an expert on all, just post your questions, I am sure you'll receive many helpful answers from different members, no fees needed.

Can you please add which airport do you fly out of, to FLL , and to TLV can you do connecting flights in Europe , Canada etc or do you only look for direct flights, which are not easy to find to TLV , huge demand for these.

billh55 · « **Reply #6573 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:06:20 PM »

Thanks Ludmila.
I fly out of EWR to TLV. We've done the connecting flights, but not a fan of the 3+ hrs layover, so we prefer direct, which I believe are United & ELAL.
For FLL or PBI. We prefer EWR, but have also done LGA. Can you email me (my email is billh55@gmail.com). I have an excel doc that I need reviewed to see how to consolidate points & decide if the cards I use are the right ones. Thnx again

davidrotts63 · « **Reply #6574 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:14:29 PM »

I'd suggest possibly a TYP card to be able to transfer for QF to book Elal for TLV.

billh55 · « **Reply #6575 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:18:53 PM »

Thnx. I'm a DDF novice, but I got the TYP abbreviation. What is QF?

davidrotts63 · « **Reply #6576 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:23:42 PM »

Quote from: billh55 on July 18, 2018, 04:18:53 PM

Thnx. I'm a DDF novice, but I got the TYP abbreviation. What is QF?

Qantas.
Take a good read:
https://www.dansdeals.com/airfare-deals/israel-flights/redeem-qantas-points-el-al-coach-premium-economy-business-without-fuel-surcharges-comparison-matmid-qantas-point-requirements/

billh55 · « **Reply #6577 on:** July 18, 2018, 07:20:43 PM »

Thanks davidrotts63.. your link says - "Those points can be earned from AMEX Starwood".. so, if I have 200K AMEX Starwood points, I simply transfer points from Starwood to Quantas and book on ELAL from Quantas site?

davidrotts63 · « **Reply #6578 on:** July 18, 2018, 07:38:56 PM »

Quote from: billh55 on July 18, 2018, 07:20:43 PM

Thanks davidrotts63.. your link says - "Those points can be earned from AMEX Starwood".. so, if I have 200K AMEX Starwood points, I simply transfer points from Starwood to Quantas and book on ELAL from Quantas site?

Correct. Obviously subject to availability.
Now with the SPG devaluation you're better off earning QF with TYP at 1ppd (1:1) vs. With the Marriott/Spg which you'll get just 0.833 (6:2.5)

yyy · « **Reply #6579 on:** July 31, 2018, 09:02:38 PM »

I am interested in getting a credit card with cash back and no foreign transaction fees (I live in Israel). I checked and have good credit though I haven't had a credit card in years. My research sent me to get the Capitol One Quicksilver.
What are your thoughts? Is there a better card for me?

Topic Wiki

Author Topic: DansDeals Credit Card Links And FAQ's: Your Support Keeps This Site Running! (Read 3539762 times)