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From: The Points Guy - Monday May 09, 2022 02:07 pm
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May 9, 2022

Why I carry both
There are a lot of credit cards out there, some with great travel benefits, some with sky-high annual fees and plenty in between. For me, my two go-to cards are my Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and my American Express® Gold Card — OK, I opted for the rose gold.

There are a few reasons why I love both of these cards, starting with their lower annual fees compared with their premium counterparts, the great bonus offers I received when I got these cards and the various travel insurance protections they offer.

With my Amex Gold, I love that I earn 4 points per dollar spent on eating out — one of my favorite pastimes — and the $10 monthly Uber Cash credit I get for when I order in with Uber Eats (enrollment is required). With my Chase Sapphire Preferred, I'm a big fan of the 5 points that I earn for every dollar spent on flights booked through the Ultimate Rewards travel portal.

But with both, my favorite part is that I’m able to transfer the points I earn to a large number of transfer partners without being confined to one airline or hotel brand. If you’re considering one of these cards, we compared them in a head-to-head battle to help make the decision easier. Or, hey, why not just be like me and get them both?

Related: I’m always plotting how to earn points and use them to see the world. Follow me here to see where they take me next.

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Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter
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