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I am looking to get a new visa/mastercard that offers points or some rebate. Right now I have a free one from MBNA but get no points.
I don't use it that much. Maybe $3000/year. I mainly use AMEX & Diners but when someone doesn't take either then I am forced to use my visa.
Is it even worth changing to a card that offers points?
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A good Visa to have is the NExtcard Amazon.com card. It has a 2% redemption & NO annual fee.
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bagold -- How about the Hilton HHonors Visa Platinum card (http://www.hhonorscard.com/)?
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For cash rebate options check out -
http://www.valueconsumer.com/finance/creditcards.htm
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BA --
I have the Hilton Visa and that is a good deal. In addition, the Marriott Visa will net you now 10,000 points for signing up and it is free for the 1st year.
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Eugene,
Thanks for the information. Looks like a good deal but I'll look at the Marriott card first because I tend to use their rewards more often. I'll probably just sign-up for the Marriott card for a year, or even sign up for both cards!
Originally posted by DOC 2 BE:
BA --
I have the Hilton Visa and that is a good deal. In addition, the Marriott Visa will net you now 10,000 points for signing up and it is free for the 1st year.
Hi DOC,
Thanks for the info. This looks interesting because I like Marriott points. however, the link i have now says 5000 bonus points. Do you think it changed or is there something else that is not stated on the web site? http://app1.firstusa.com/pcards/marriott/index.cfm?mkid=69D8&promo=6PLCMP034 &click_id=999999999999 (http://app1.firstusa.com/pcards/marriott/index.cfm?mkid=69D8&promo=6PLCMP034&click_id=999999999999)
[This message has been edited by bagold (edited 04-09-2001).]
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I think the 10,000 point was a special email offering. Since I'm new to this I don't know how to post it here, but if you go to the Marriott page the link is there. Good luck, hope you can use it!
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As requested:
http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webcgi/webserve.cgi?card=2HTP&mkid=6DBW&partner_dir_name=marriott_rewards_bm01&page=cont
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Thanks DOC! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
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Originally posted by DOC 2 BE:
As requested:
http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webcgi/webserve.cgi?ca rd=2HTP&mkid=6DBW&partner_dir_name=marriott_rewards_bm01&page=cont (http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webcgi/webserve.cgi?card=2HTP&mkid=6DBW&partner_dir_name=marriott_rewards_bm01&page=cont)
You get 10,000 Mariott "points," but they are not worth as much as they might seem. See the conversion table at http://www.marriottrewards.com/awards/trewards.asp#tickets
For example, 10,000 Marriott points = 2,000 AA or CO or DL or NW miles.
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Middle Seat
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Originally posted by DOC 2 BE:
As requested:
http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webcgi/webserve.cgi?ca rd=2HTP&mkid=6DBW&partner_dir_name=marriott_rewards_bm01&page=cont (http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webcgi/webserve.cgi?card=2HTP&mkid=6DBW&partner_dir_name=marriott_rewards_bm01&page=cont)
You get 10,000 Marriott "points," but they are not worth as much as they might seem. See the conversion table at http://www.marriottrewards.com/awards/trewards.asp#tickets
For example, 10,000 Marriott points = 2,000 AA or CO or DL or NW miles.
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Middle Seat
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Originally posted by Middle_Seat:
You get 10,000 Marriott "points," but they are not worth as much as they might seem. See the conversion table at http://www.marriottrewards.com/awards/trewards.asp#tickets
For example, 10,000 Marriott points = 2,000 AA or CO or DL or NW miles.
That may be true if you want to convert them, but as for now, I have no wish to do so!
On the other hand, I will reserve judgment awaiting the expected changes, but mosr of us who have a hotel affinity card, intend to earn the points for the hotel program, not the airline FF conversions.
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i prefer the MilesOne card by CapitalOne. you can fly free for as little as 18,000 miles. the U.S. is broken into three zones. the card has an intro rate of 3.9%, goes to 9.9% fixed, and has a low annual fee of $19.
go to www.milesone.com (http://www.milesone.com)
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If you are looking for rebate cards, then GM Master card is very generous 5% rebate on a new or used GM car
Fleet's Rebate is not bad 2% rebate after $8000.
I heard that Wellsfargo's mileage card isn't bad either, 2 miles/$1 if you pay of your balance full...
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Al
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Unfortunately, Wells Fargo card is only 1 mile/2$, not even worth considering.
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Has anyone looked at first union's card that gives you 1.2 miles for each $1? The annual fee is high, but if you charge alot it might be worth it.