I’m moving to the UK from US this winter and likely won’t be coming back in a long time. Does it make sense to cancel my credit cards (CSR, Amex plat) and open UK cards instead (phaps UK amex)?

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Convert oldest to free, keep autopay linked to your US bank account. Use cards to pay for small recurring purchases (e.g. Netflix subscription) to keep card active. Cancel or convert the rest.

Enjoy improved credit score upon your return.

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Might be worth keeping your Amex open until you’ve opened one in the UK. When I went the opposite way, having a UK Amex allowed me to open a US one, even though I had no US credit history.

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Either way OP should convert the cards to non-fee ones rather than closing

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Pls let me know your experience and tips!

Yeah.

Not sure why OP can't just keep his cards open and use them in the UK. They all have 0 foreign transaction fees. If OP is eligible for the Corporate Advantage Program, you get $150 off your Platinum.

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