What card does everyone use to get the best travel benefits?

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If you travel a LOT i highly recommend the Amex Platinum. Is a steep yearly fee but lounge access pays for itself. Also has tons of perks that equate to that yearly fee if not more.

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Marriott Bonvoy credit card 💳😉

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What travel benefits in particular?

Using points to pay for hotel stays and flights.

International business/first class to top places and stay at luxury hotels, or domestic travel, stay at 2-3 star hotels?

Cheaper first class, very minimal for economy, cheaper to free stays at top hotels

Chase trifecta or Amex trifecta

I'll take a look at those. Thank you much

I have the Amex but don’t recommend at all. Looking for a better one.

It was temporary offered years ago! It only offers flight points for cash. Gonna see if they can just upgrade me to skyline or others and transfer my balance.

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