Yearly reminder for all you newly minted 0-1's

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Best card for travel rewards and with the $550 annual fee waived for military personnel, it's a slam dunk. I pay the annual fee and it's still worth that many times over if you travel a decent amount.
 
DS is an O-1 and absolutely LOVES the perks of the platinum AMEX.
 
The same is true for the Chase Sapphire Reserve. It's also got a solid rewards program and a bunch of other travel perks. Some may prefer it over the AMEX, or for that matter, in addition to the AMEX.
 
The same is true for the Chase Sapphire Reserve. It's also got a solid rewards program and a bunch of other travel perks. Some may prefer it over the AMEX, or for that matter, in addition to the AMEX.

I have the Sapphire Reserve card. I have to pay for it. DS tells me the AMEX lounges have much better food.
 
I think the Platinum does have it over the Sapphire when it comes to lounges. Having said that, it's a HUGE bummer that they dumped the Timberline Grille in DIA...they had a great subsidized food deal going on there for a while.
 
Remember, however, that it is a charge card and not a credit card.
YES!

My advice is to pay the balance every week to avoid an end of month surprise. Very easy in the internet age. Just click a button and it's paid.
 
I forgot the most important part:


Double bonus: The military pass goes on sale even further in September. It should drop from $169 to $129 In late August/early September!

As Casey mentioned, this is cheaper than a single day lift pass at (nearly) all of the big Vail resorts out west.
 
Fun fact - the monthly $15 Uber credit can also be used on Uber Eats. Found out about that a couple months ago.
 
DS loves the Amex lounges and is excited to see the new one in Denver ....if he ever returns from Poland🤨
 
Don't forget the current credits for streaming services & wireless service:

"From May 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 you can earn up to $20 in statement credits each month when you use your Platinum Card® to pay for Select U.S. Streaming Subscriptions AND up to $20 in statement credits each month when you use your Platinum Card® to pay for eligible Wireless Telephone Service charges."

 
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