What is best conversion on CSR UR points folks have seen? Both in terms of statement credit or otherwise? Trying to understand.

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Business/first class flights usually have highest redemption when you transfer out to a partner. Should aim for 5c/p or better.

Hyatt is the best hotel transfer partner, and best common use case. Should aim for 2c/p minimum.

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Agree with this.

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1.5cpp on grocery/restaurants for statement credit.

Otherwise like others said airplane tickets. But value there is subjective. Would you really pay that out of pocket if not points etc...

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I was trying to understand best from a cash back or statement credit perspective

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Definitely statement credit as this is at 1.5cpp versus cash back at 1cpp.

Business class on star alliance flights booked through united

I booked Singapore Airlines one way business class to the Maldives for 109k miles pp + ~$100 total taxes.

Business class on just about any airline... also really good value transferring to BA to use on AA I easily 3-5 cpp with that method

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