Anyone still have both the CSR and Amex plat? Is having both still worth it?

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Yep. I have CSR, Amex plat and gold. It all depends on whether you are getting back more than you put in

For me plat breakeven is as follows:
-$725 fee (extra card) / total value of $1040 (low this year)
--$100 Saks credit - there are always household needs
--$120 Uber credit - easy to use between ubereats and rides
--$120 streaming credits - Netflix
--$200 - travel credit - tickets for next year
--$200 - target offer savings used for black friday shopping
--$300 change fee (used earlier this year)

CSR breakdown:
- $450 fee/total value of $540
-- $300 travel credit (used for change fee earlier this year
--$120 lyft pink membership (ignores the 15% discount)
--$120 doordash credit

Gold breakdown:
-$240 fees/ $320
-- $120 dining credits
-- $120 uber eats pass value
-- $100 cash back on offers


All the above ignores the points earned for all the purchases and any discounts scored as a result of using these cards.

Bottomline - if you track what you are spending on and make sure you use the right card, there is more than enough value

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Yes and yes

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Update - I was able to get a $500 statement credit no offset the fee!

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Love my CSR!

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Made $200~ from Amex offers on a single card and wasn't even trying to max it out. With the other perks and credits the card pays for itself

I have the CSR, plat, and gold. The benefits I get from all the above are amazing. Far out weighs anything I pay. It’s so good that I have two platinum cards, to take advantage of the 100k offer.

I also get discounts off the membership fees due to the Corporate Advantage Program.

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