💳Credit card help💳 Starting a new job in two weeks. The new company does not give a corporate card, so I get to pick my own. If things were normal and I was traveling / spending as usual, getting the CSR or AMEX platinum would make sense. But with things the way they are, what should I do? Work related expenses will be minimal, but Im moving/furnishing an apartment so personal spend will be decent. TIA!

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CSR is always nice to have

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Amex Plat, especially if they extend the benefits they added during covid

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And for DFW, the Centurion lounge there is great

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Update: went with the CSR! Thanks for the help!

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What are your highest spend categories right now? Pick a card accordingly. If you’re under 5/24 then I would prioritize Chase cards. The Freedom Unlimited has a 5% back on groceries sign up bonus right now. CSR or Amex Gold would be the good choice. CSR or Amex Platinum for extended warranties and customer support on big purchases (such as furniture) may make sense.

What city are you in OP?

I would get Amex gold now, and add platinum when we start traveling.

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OP just curious what company you’ll be starting at? Seems like most consulting firms have moved to the corporate card including my own...would love to keep those multiplier points...

Have the corporate Amex Plat but the personal Plat has more benefits and x5 points for air/hotel. Definitely go with that.

Leaving consulting all together and going to a fintech

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