I have AMEX SPG card that I am not using anymore and I also have Mariott card. Any value in keeping both? Both have $95 annual fee...

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Amex card offers a free night. It will likely value more than $95 right?

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SPG AMEX is going to start offering a free annual night just like the Marriott Visa.

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Mariott does, not SPG. But is it worth having both cards?

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