August 15, 2018 Travel Blerd

Whats in my Wallet? (August 2018)

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Every month I go through the credit cards that I’m currently carrying in my wallet. I’ll highlight the reason I’m carrying a particular card as well as any new card bonuses. Changes since last post :

Applied for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard®

AAdvantage Executive

I’m currently meeting minimum spend on this card. All of my non-bonus spend will go on this card. I’m also carrying this card for access to the Admirals Club and partner lounges.

Citi Prestige

Since I have a more consistent travel schedule, I’ve been taking advantage of the 4th night free benefit on a fairly consistent basis.

American Express Platinum

I’m using this card primarily for AMEX Offers. I have the 2 Best Buy ( $30 cash back on $300 of spend and an additional membership reward point on all purchases) and Amazon (3x membership rewards on purchases) offers. After I meet the minimum spend on AAdvantage Executive card I’ll start using this card again for airfare.

American Express Everyday Preferred

This is the card I’m using for everything else. As of right now mostly small transactions are going on this card to meet the 30 transaction criteria to receive a 50% bonus on all points earned for the month. I get 3x membership reward points for spend at supermarkets and 2x membership rewards points for spend at Gas Stations.