Amex Premier Rewards Gold vs. Platinum Card — While the AmEx Platinum card offers far more freebies and high - end benefits than the AmEx Gold card, it is also substantially more expensive and doesn't offer as much
value on everyday purchases.
If you want flexibility and better rewards
value on everyday purchase, the Starwood card reigns supreme.
Not exact matches
This sense I have of the
value of my comics
on comiXology is partly related to that service's use of DRM to regulate the who, what and where of access to
purchases, but I also think that, in most
everyday contexts, digital media inherently carry a different sense of
value for users.
For
everyday investors, the typical tack was to give their portfolios a tilt toward small and
value stocks, by
purchasing index funds that focused
on these two areas.
Since we explained this card isn't good
on everyday purchases, that incremental increase in
value from Silver status is probably not worth the opportunity cost of skipping out
on using a much better card.
Whether it's worth it for you depends
on how highly you
value the points or miles you're manufacturing, and whether you are using this technique to meet minimum spending requirements you can't meet with your
everyday purchases.
A good
value for casual travelers who prefer budget inns, such as Howard Johnson, Days Inn and Super 8, the Wyndham Rewards Visa card offers a large enough bonus
on hotel
purchases to attract rewards - hungry road - trippers; but the card's below average rewards
value makes it less attractive as an
everyday rewards card.
A great card for families and frequent shoppers, the Blue Cash
Everyday card offers a generous amount of cash back on everyday purchases; but its high APR cuts into its overal
Everyday card offers a generous amount of cash back
on everyday purchases; but its high APR cuts into its overal
everyday purchases; but its high APR cuts into its overall
value.
So while the days of collecting Green Stamps may be over, the digital form of loyalty rewards lives
on in the form of points, miles, and other tokens that can be collected, exchanged, and redeemed by consumers to add
value to
everyday purchases and get them closer to their dream trip, or that blender they've had their eye
on for months.
One of the few airline cards to offer a bonus
on everyday purchases and a reasonable APR for all cardholders, the Asiana Airlines American Express card is a good
value for regular visitors to South Korea.
If you're a WestJet frequent flyer, then this is an incredible
value since you'll consistently be earning WestJet dollars
on your
everyday purchases.
So if you spend a lot
on gas and groceries, you may be better off using a card with a higher rewards
value for your
everyday purchases.
The
value can range from 1 % cash back
on everyday purchases, to 2 % rewards rate when redeemed
on travel, or 5 %
on special categories of merchants.
Our take: A good card for night owls and weekend adventurers, the Citi ThankYou Preferred card sets itself apart by offering bonus points
on a wide variety of dining and entertainment
purchases; however, it doesn't offer much
value for
everyday purchases, such as gas or groceries.