Just started trying to get into points-- is it better to build status with United or Southwest (they both fly into where I travel frequently)? What is the best credit card? Thanks for the tips!

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SWA has a companion pass which is super valuable

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What do you want to do with your points? I would love to be southwest but the best point redemptions are for international flights.

For best CC, what do you spend the majority of your money on? Are you willing to get multiple based on the type of spend?

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Probably spend most of my money on dining/ travel. I am open to getting more than 1 card for different types of spend! Just not sure what cards would be redundant or if it is good to get a card that is specifically branded to a company. Like if I build status w Southwest should I get the Southwest card?

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SWA with credit card gets you option to buy international tickets . But low value compared to domestic redemption

Do you mean if I have the Southwest credit card I can redeem points for international travel? What part is low value? Thanks for the help

If you’re looking to use points/miles on international flights (where miles usually have the best redemption value) then definitely United

What if the united route that I would fly would almost always be a basic economy ticket? Those don't qualify for the "pre-qualified segments" or whatever, right? Would that make a difference

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