What’s a good credit card I should apply for as a stepping-stone to CSR or Uber Card? (Don’t have enough history to get approved for those ones yet)

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Chase Freedom is free, has nice categories, and from what I recall, sets you up for some nice targeted offers from Chase

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If you start with chase freedom, you can save points and transfer into CSR account once you finally get approved. You then benefit from the 50% bonus on using points for travel.

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