Best Amex to complement CSR? (If any)
Interested in maximizing travel rewards

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Having gone through a dozen Amex cards over the past years, only two worth keeping in very specific situations if you have the superior CSR
-Amex Platinum: only worth it if you highly value Centution lounge or Delta lounge access
-Blue Cash Preferred: worth it if you have significant spend at grocery stores (6% back there)

Interested in hearing other opinions as well :)

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