Best credit card for travel?!? And, why? Never really used airport lounges.

I have the Marriott Bonvoy, SW rewards and CSP.

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I’m guessing you’re west coast based on you owning the southwest card. My primary recommendation is to acquire more chase cards (chase freedom and freedom unlimited) to complete the chase trifecta. Reason I say this is because chase’s 5/24 is the strictest in terms acquiring cards. So if you hop in the points game completing the chase set should be your first priority.

If you dont want to go that route…. You can either upgrade to a reserve for the additional benefits or get a cap1 venture x or an Amex platinum for global entry, lounge access, and all the bells and whistles premium travel cards come with.

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Haha I actually opened my freedom and freedom unlimited at the same time 😅 1k spend for 40k pts. Let me know if you need referrals for any of the cards I specified above! Chase Freedoms, Amex Gold, and an Cap1 VX

Amex platinum for Luxury perks. The lounge acces pays for it self and makes up on the steep fee

Hi! American Express platinum. This is my ultimate fave!

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