Possibly late to the party - is the spg Amex even worth it now? It looks like I’m earning 1 point to the dollar on purchases (silver elite). Given post-merger redemption rates, what’s the point?

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What? Didn’t know it was just one point per dollar! Bought engagement ring using the card thinking I was getting 2. Would’ve used chase sapphire reserve otherwise 🤦🏻‍♂️

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Only worth using at Marriott/spg properties, shouldn’t be using it for anything else tbh

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