What's In My Wallet 2024? Two Set Ups!

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  • čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
  • In this addition of What's in my Wallet Quarter 1 - 2024 I will be using two credit card set ups. Is this too much?
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Komentáře • 263

  • @Ryan-gs5og
    @Ryan-gs5og Před 5 měsíci +3

    I use the Wyndham Business card for gas and utilities. 8x on gas, 5x on phone bills + free cell phone insurance.

  • @arteephact
    @arteephact Před 6 měsíci +2

    Complete Team Cash Back - Using the Chase Freedom Unlimited while I am still under the 5% Gas & Groceries thru October...

  • @MrShaunG
    @MrShaunG Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks Luke, great gems were given here

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Nice setup! Thanks for the info + video! Happy New Year 🎉🎊🍾🥂!!!

  • @ryanccc777
    @ryanccc777 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I like the setup!!! I am thinking about the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve card and it’s mobile wallet feature to simplify my set up but who knows what 2024 will bring. Great content as always and Happy New Year’s to you and your family.

  • @WealthOfOpportunity
    @WealthOfOpportunity Před 6 měsíci +1

    Very intrigued with the A+B team setup here Luke. Keeps things interesting and I think the return a creator at your caliber can get from referrals is enough to keep certain cards in the stable, or at least active. Either way, this is hands down one of the best low cost, high earning setups I've seen and I'll be interested to see how you use your Cap1 points. Happy New Year !

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you - there are two bigger redemptions I want with my capital one miles. One is biz class on Turkish airlines to Istanbul. Pretty nice redemption.

  • @vickiarnold7300
    @vickiarnold7300 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great job on CZcams ❤

  • @MattWelterOfficial
    @MattWelterOfficial Před 6 měsíci +4

    Using the Citi Custom Cash for Gas in Q1, but putting a lot of spend on my CIU to hit the bonus, so may use that for Gas as well in Q1. Will be really interesting to see what you do with the Amex Gold next year, the credits are definitely annoying! Agreed with you on the value of Citi Thank You Points when you consider partners like Turkish & Avianca as well. Great video as always Luke!

  • @Bifyo
    @Bifyo Před 5 měsíci +1

    Appreciate you too

  • @AndysCreditCorner
    @AndysCreditCorner Před 6 měsíci +3

    I currently don’t have a true gas card, so it’s either the CFU or VX for me. Though gas isn’t a huge category for me either, as I work right down the street.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Nice! I have a company car so that cuts way down on my gas spending

  • @Big_Jims_American_Dream
    @Big_Jims_American_Dream Před 6 měsíci +3

    I decided that I'm going to cancel my Amex Gold next month after all. To start the year my main two cards will be the Citi Premier and the M1 Owner's Card, with Discover coming in off the bench every so often to hit those quarterly rotators.

  • @MidlifeMoneyMoves
    @MidlifeMoneyMoves Před 6 měsíci +1

    I don’t drive living in NYC but I’ll tell you my subway card is Amex BCP. I love these set up videos too!

  • @Big_Jims_American_Dream
    @Big_Jims_American_Dream Před 6 měsíci +2

    Oh yeah dig it

  • @thejokerspeaks
    @thejokerspeaks Před 2 měsíci +1

    Little update with my Delta Stays credit, I was denied after 8 weeks of waiting, and a 2 week investigation. Amex said that since the Drury isn't available on Delta Stays, I couldn't have booked it there. It has indeed been dropped, so I'm going to need to be a little more clairvoyant next time knowing what will stick around for a couple months. Delta is claiming that I may not have activated their cookies, but asked me to file a mileage credit with the reservation # and screenshots. Absolute madness dealing with some of these new credits.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 2 měsíci

      There’s the rub. How much time do you want to put in for these “benefits”.

    • @thejokerspeaks
      @thejokerspeaks Před 2 měsíci

      @@LukesPointsandMiles I'm already exiting the charge cards to make things more simple, and I certainly have no time for this. I prefer the Alaska card, where I am getting value earning even if I never use the companion pass once, and it certainly doesn't try to control where I eat, drive, or stay. Hilton coupons are all I want to mess with, where it is ok if you only get half. Venture X is so easy, redeemed right there at checkout...

  • @kaw1980q
    @kaw1980q Před 6 měsíci +2

    i spend about $100 a month on gas. i usually use my Sam's club card to get 5% cash back. we shop there enough to justify using the card.

  • @John_Cannon
    @John_Cannon Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video Luke. I understand the feeling behind Amex cards, and I"m the same way with regards to gas. I'm under $200 a month for gas, so getting that citi card wouldn't make or break or me, so I don't want to go through the hassle of adding another credit card to the mix. Two set ups is interesting, probably too much for me, but you seem to have a solid plan.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      I'm one of those weirdos that loves the hobby so as much as I search for simplicity, i will never find it

  • @Just_Stevo
    @Just_Stevo Před 6 měsíci +3

    Using the Citi Custom Cash for gas.

  • @Ryan31310
    @Ryan31310 Před 6 měsíci +1

    glad you took my tip on the cathay side. i did see some signs british may be scaling back the number of award seats they give out to partners like cathay pacific. something to watch

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      That’s interesting. Yeah I’m seeing Cathy as a great way to fly BA

  • @TheCreditFrog
    @TheCreditFrog Před 6 měsíci +3

    Great setups Uncle Luke! But if you have an A team and a B team.. don’t you have a hybrid setup? It’s just a setup with a lot more cards! Also USBAR is the closest any single card to get to 5X on everything. It’s 4.5X as long as you only use mobile wallets and redeem the points for travel, either on the portal or real-time rewards!

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      I see a lot of folks have brought up the AR but I really can’t remember the last time I used mobile wallet. For me, maybe it’s at gas stations? I just don’t really physically spend my own money. Haha

  • @crotchgrip
    @crotchgrip Před 6 měsíci +1

    currently using the ink cash for 2% on gas. im all in on chase at the moment!

  • @Cooooles
    @Cooooles Před 6 měsíci +2

    Mixed feelings about the gold card as well. But cash back just doesn’t excite me 😂

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Cash back can be used to book flights better than a lot of points set ups.

  • @serg8406
    @serg8406 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Would love to see a video of what 3 cards you would hold and why if you could only have 3. Just an idea. Thanks for the content! 🎉

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the idea. That could make a great video and I think i already have my 3 in my head

  • @412foto
    @412foto Před 6 měsíci +1

    900k in Chase points utilized this year...thanks for raising the dream/goal bar! DANG!

  • @thejokerspeaks
    @thejokerspeaks Před 6 měsíci +1

    2024 Gas + Utilities: Business Wyndham
    Restaurants: Hilton Aspire (pushing to $30K)
    General: Hilton Aspire + Venture X + Capital One Spark
    Travel: IHG + Schwab Platinum
    Shipping: Alaska Business + Hilton Business

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      That’s a unique set up and I like it!!

    • @thejokerspeaks
      @thejokerspeaks Před 6 měsíci

      @@LukesPointsandMiles + 2 BBP Cards. The only category I'm short on is grocery, but we buy half of ours from Walmart and Costco. We would lose more by downgrading the Aspire to the Surpass. Done with both Gold cards, Platinum + BBP + BBP is enough MR for me.

  • @joemama69448
    @joemama69448 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Currently using the Chase Sapphire Reserve for gas and using the PYB feature to slowly drawdown my stash of UR points.

  • @andrewbeach1685
    @andrewbeach1685 Před měsícem +1

    Would be interesting to see spend and earnings for the quarter based on your strategy.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před měsícem

      I don’t think it’s likely I will ever do a detailed video like that. Maybe one day I will have that kind of time. I can’t imagine logging the spend on that many cards. Haha

  • @docsays
    @docsays Před 6 měsíci +1

    solid setup. as soon as i finish the spend for a sub on the marriott business and amex BCP, this will be my set-up for Q1:
    American Express BCP - 6% streaming
    Chase Freedom Flex - 5x groceries, 3x drugs
    American Express Gold - 4x dining
    Marriott Bonvoy Business - 4x gas
    American Express Green - 3x travel
    Chase IU (1.5x) - 1.5x utilities

  • @SpartanOfFinance
    @SpartanOfFinance Před 6 měsíci +2

    It’s not too many cards at all. Each one has a purpose. I love the cash plus for utilities. Also the chase ink preferred has cell phone insurance but you give up about 2%.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yeah I’ve used the preferred in the past but for this quarter I really want to earn

  • @austenevers4137
    @austenevers4137 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hilton Business for gas currently. At some point in Q1 it may switch to the CFF for 5x UR and then may possibly get thrown at an Ink SUB.

  • @seand99x
    @seand99x Před 6 měsíci +1

    Gas for my family is currently the US Bank business altitude connect card with four times the points back for gas up to 150,000 per year. However going to also be adding the Chase freedom Flex for Gas for 2024 because I was able to take advantage of the current freedom flex offer of five times back off of gas and groceries for 12 months or $12,000.

  • @Leoprieto74
    @Leoprieto74 Před 6 měsíci +2

    1st Quarter of 2024:
    Groceries - Chase Freedom Flex (5X)
    Restaurants - Amex Gold (4X)
    Auto Insurance Bill - Amex Marriott Brilliant (2nd FNC for $4k spend offer)
    Gas Station- Chase Marriott Boundless (3X)
    Catch-up All - Amex Marriott Brilliant (2nd FNC for $4k spend offer)

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Those are some sweet Marriott offers you're getting!!

    • @Leoprieto74
      @Leoprieto74 Před 6 měsíci +2

      I love Marriott ,.. yes, this new offer of $4k spent in 3 months is a walk in the park to get my 2nd Free Night Certificate (up to 85k points)! I actually got a 7X on GAS with the Amex Marriott Brilliant during last quarter of 2023.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@Leoprieto74 I’ve thought about pivoting towards Marriott in 2025. We shall see

    • @Leoprieto74
      @Leoprieto74 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@LukesPointsandMiles I am definitely in Marriott team! But, FYI, I only book their Premium and their Luxury brands hotels. It will cost more but way better experience. Hilton is in 2nd place (you know I also have the Hilton Aspire Card).

  • @thirtynine392001
    @thirtynine392001 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I use the USAA AMEX Cash Back Rewards for 5% on gas. If I happen to be on base, I use the Military Star card for 10 cents off per gallon.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I’ve always thought about getting that card. It’s rarely talked about.

  • @itsagreatday9765
    @itsagreatday9765 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I drive a Tesla so use my Citi Custom cash for 5X back for Dining. P2 uses Citi Premier for gas and groceries and after only 6 months of having that card was able to get a retention offer of 50k thank you points cutting the $95 in half. I plan to call again after my AF actually hits. Been happy with this setup. As for Hilton, added a Surpass to my Aspire lineup mainly for the 170k points NLL SUB (ie. I've had the Surpass before) and 2nd FNC with the 15k spend. I stay at Hilton at least once a quarter so that new $50/quarter Hilton credit means they are actually paying me $50/year to keep the Surpass.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      Sounds like you're killing the game!

    • @boondoggle4820
      @boondoggle4820 Před 6 měsíci +1

      That’s good to hear. I didn’t even know that Citi gave out retention offers.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      @@boondoggle4820 if you call them they sometimes give you one. It’s usually best to wait until til after you’ve had the card a year though.

  • @DugrozReports
    @DugrozReports Před 6 měsíci +2

    Right now gas is AMEX business gold. Working on the sign up right now, so it’ll last me for at least the first year.🎉

  • @412foto
    @412foto Před 6 měsíci +1

    1st quarter for me for grocery will be Chase Flex at 5x.stacked up a good number of grocery gift cards too at end of this year on existing 1st year 5x on flex too to use after the first quarter for a couple of months. kind of delays my needing to find a good future card for that category

  • @kmb6916
    @kmb6916 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hey Luke! I agree I'm also thinking about canceling my Amex Gold card especially if the AF increases to $350 as rumored. My A team cards Q1: CSP, CFF, WOH and Venture X, Team B: Discover IT, Citi CC, Citi DC and almost forgot Bilt MC(5 transactions).

  • @cjcab3158
    @cjcab3158 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I'm kinda in the same boat. I'm phasing out Amex but not completely. I am getting rid of my platinum (January) and gold (February) but keeping my two Hilton aspire cards and my Dleta gold card. I am going to maximize the Hyatt spend to get that extra free night certificate but will also mostly be using my Chase cards to build up UR points this year. I have two trips for this year paid for already with a third trip to New York already planned and the points set aside for the hotel stay. We'll see if any tempting offers pop out this year but looking to not really apply for any new cards this year.

  • @MattMcGrathOfficial
    @MattMcGrathOfficial Před 6 měsíci +5

    CFU is my Gas card for the next ten months with its 5x back on Gas and Groceries. By far the best value earning UR points so easily with two huge categories. Great video as usual Luke!
    I am waiting for my CIC to come in the mail and that is a great tip for earning 5x back at Office Supply stores with gift cards!

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Is there a cap on that??

    • @TheWildsissy
      @TheWildsissy Před 6 měsíci +1

      Isn't it 5% cash back? How are you earning UR points?

    • @MattMcGrathOfficial
      @MattMcGrathOfficial Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@LukesPointsandMiles12K

    • @MattMcGrathOfficial
      @MattMcGrathOfficial Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@TheWildsissythey are distributed as UR points. I have a Chase Ink Preferred to transfer them too.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      @@MattMcGrathOfficial ah that’s not bad. I spend more than that on groceries but that a good cap.

  • @Nick-1828
    @Nick-1828 Před 6 měsíci +3

    The CFF/CFU, my P2 got both this year and both give 5% back at gas stations. I’m pretty excited to see how many points I can earn this year since it’s my first year on team travel with the CSR. This quarter we should max out a few CFF/OG Freedoms with groceries at Aldi. Also got a Disney trip next week so I planned on buying some Disney gift cards at Aldi to use there for food/souvenirs so that’ll be nice to get some 5X Disney bucks 😂

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      Great strategy. The gift card purchases can feel like work sometimes but they definitely earn.

    • @DugrozReports
      @DugrozReports Před 6 měsíci +1

      Your Aldi sells gift cards??? 😮

    • @Nick-1828
      @Nick-1828 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@DugrozReports sure does! Haven’t look too hard but I’ve for sure also seen Amazon so that’ll come in handy. I also learned this towards the end of Q4 but CVS accepts PayPal as an option in store so I could’ve got 7x back on all my gift cards for Q4 😭. Should’ve realized this cause as a family with young kids McDonald’s is our 2nd home and we used their app and got 7x back at McDonalds all Q4 with our CFF/OG Freedoms

  • @Ben..E
    @Ben..E Před 6 měsíci +2

    Luke, I asked you on a live on what to do at 4/24, and made the decision to get the Chase Ink Cash, vs. waiting on the CSP. Currently using the AAA Travel Advantage Visa for 5% on Gas., for the first quarter will be working on MSR on the Chase Ink Cash though, might buy Gift Cards for the 5% on Gas, vs the 2% on the CIC for Gas. I would love a video about what to look out for in using Gift Cards for spend.

    • @randomaccount9212
      @randomaccount9212 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Well he answer?

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      I’ve purchased gift cards at staples when they have fee free visa and Mastercards and I those you can spend anywhere. I’ve also purchased gas station cards and Microsoft (for the boys x box). I don’t ever mind having a thousand dollars in Mastercard debit cards lying around because they’re easy to spend

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      I answer almost every comment. Sometimes they slip through or it’s a comment on an old video.

  • @PingPingTravel
    @PingPingTravel Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hey Luke. Heard you will be going to Hong Kong later. I'm a frequent traveller to there. Let me know if you need any hotel recommendations. Offhand, I do recommend the newly reopened IHG Regent hotel there. I will do some Hong Kong videos on my channel later also.

  • @CoLittle0
    @CoLittle0 Před 6 měsíci +1

    My current lineup is whatever card I’m working towards a SUB on 😂 I haven’t truly used the multipliers on my cards in like a year cause I’m on the SUB grind with my P2

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I love it. I’m not really there since I’ve opened around 35+ cards in the last 36 months. It’s time to slow it down

  • @JacobsPointsAndProfit
    @JacobsPointsAndProfit Před 6 měsíci +2

    I always look out for those sales at Staples when they have no activation fee for their gift cards, but I never actually buy them. If I’m not working on a sign up bonus, I’ll have to consider it soon

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      Looks like the next sale is 12/31-1/6

    • @tarrius1210
      @tarrius1210 Před 6 měsíci +1

      The staple sales will show on their website for the gift cards or?

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@tarrius1210 I’m not sure. I go to the doctor of credit site for all that kind of news.

  • @PhilMo78
    @PhilMo78 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Never done the gift card at Staples thing. Seems like an extra step, but 5x UR is a nice reward. My gas card is currently a 2nd BBP during the 75k sub im working on.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Love those big subs on the BBP. Yeah the gift card thing isn’t for everyone. But for me it’s tough to earn a lot of UR points so it’s worth it once in a while.

  • @zacharyraper2920
    @zacharyraper2920 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love the idea of cash back on vacation spending. But i choose not to spend more than I have/make on vacation, so I’ll stick with the high value cards like CSP to earn the UR points

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      If we’re doing the math though, a good cash back system often times out earns that CSP for travel. That CSP is earning 1-3 points instead of 5% cash back.

    • @zacharyraper2920
      @zacharyraper2920 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Ooh good point. What would be your recommendation for a no foreign transaction fee cash back card? Good for dining and travel

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      @@zacharyraper2920 WF autograph comes to mind.

  • @SmoothMoneyMoves
    @SmoothMoneyMoves Před 6 měsíci +1

    Gas I'm using the blue cash preferred as I just got a retention offer for year 2 to spend 1000 in 6 months and get 75 reward Dollars. Gets 3% at gas station

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      That’s such a great cash back card since they introduced the credits

  • @raulmenjivar6584
    @raulmenjivar6584 Před 6 měsíci +1

    For me, yes it's too many, I want to try and set up a good duo or trio, probably a hybrid.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      That sounds reasonable. Have you looked at the capital one duo?

    • @raulmenjivar6584
      @raulmenjivar6584 Před 6 měsíci

      @@LukesPointsandMiles yes, two problems for me, I don't have good enough credit for the Venture X yet (I do have the Venture One) and I'm not a fan of annual fees. I haven't out right ruled them out completely. I decided to start with the WF Autograph, but I didn't get it straight away, they requested proof of income so I feel like they're going to decline me, but we'll see. If I get that one, then I may go for the regular Venture card.

  • @jaysonpadilla9588
    @jaysonpadilla9588 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great that you can earn the 5X in staples. I always want to that but no Staples in 300 miles around, and Office Max never had their Master Card / Visa Gift Cards available in stores .

  • @TheAudioCzar
    @TheAudioCzar Před 6 měsíci +1

    US Bank altitude connect for gas.

  • @kura_bot
    @kura_bot Před 6 měsíci +3

    My current gas card is the 5% back at Gas and Grocery for the first year on the Chase Freedom Flex
    Naturally I think you're using too many cards, but that isn't a bad thing, its just because I am not a fan of the splitting points between the different loyalty programs.
    it is just a gut feeling that it takes longer to save up points in each loyalty program when spread out like that, thus increasing the risk of devaluation before burning

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah that makes sense. I transfer them out pretty fast though. I drain points at least every six months so they don’t sit long.

    • @traderjames333
      @traderjames333 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I am using the 5% first year bonus on the Flex for gas too. It was actually 9% when the quarterly included gas as well. Good times lol!

  • @jonathanfactor6688
    @jonathanfactor6688 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Right now I use the united airlines quest card the city rewards plus card and the m life las vegas card from the bank of Omaha. I also have the best buy card

  • @manny5848
    @manny5848 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Verizon visa offers 4% cash back for gas and 2% back on it for using it to pay your bill. I don’t see a lot of people using it though

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 5 měsíci

      its a decent enough card if you are always going to be a verizon customer

  • @alexmuskie1
    @alexmuskie1 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Chase Ink business cash for gas, it’s 2%. Also 5% on cell phone and internet .

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      It’s such a great card

    • @alexmuskie1
      @alexmuskie1 Před 6 měsíci

      I’ve heard chase frowns upon purchasing gift cards to get UR points. But that’s a brilliant strategy , I’m gonna try that!

  • @Socalytics
    @Socalytics Před 6 měsíci +1

    I"m currently using my Wyndham Earner Business card for 8X back at gas stations.

  • @Thecreditcardconnection
    @Thecreditcardconnection Před 6 měsíci +1

    When I travel, I use the Wyndham Business Earners card for 8x for gas !

  • @serg8406
    @serg8406 Před 6 měsíci +1

    New to the game (Dec’23) but I use Costco Anywhere card for 4% cash back on gas, but I’d like to do better.

  • @gregb5876
    @gregb5876 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I have a rather strange balancing act going on.
    1) Primary airline: AA...so I get the Citi and Barclay AA cards.
    2) Secondary airline: SW, so I have the Chase SW cards. (CP)
    3) Flexible currency: Chase UR to transfer to SW and to BA for AA flights.
    4) Primary hotel: Hilton... So have all those Amex cards
    5) Secondary hotel: IHG (I miss their Point Breaks and Point Challenges)

  • @MH_6160
    @MH_6160 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The AAA card is really underrated, I am using it for 5% on gas… Being out in CA with multiple vehicles it adds up very fast.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      Oh yeah I can see that!!

    • @manny5848
      @manny5848 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Any other benefits other than gas ?

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 5 měsíci

      @@manny5848 there are two different cards. One gets 5% on groceries and I think maybe 3% on gas?

  • @eduardazayev4230
    @eduardazayev4230 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I have 2 City Cash cards, so my gas and groceries are always covered, I see no use in gold card it is overrated and can be easily replaced and will bite the dust this year, unless I get a good retention offer, which I doubt. My Schwab Platinum will stay for another year.

  • @therascals8237
    @therascals8237 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Great video Luke, lots to digest. For gas, for now, I'm using the AA plat select card, and I have it linked to Shell gas. I recently got plat status with Shell and getting discounts on gas. The Amex credits can be a little bit of a chore, but if you can find a routine I find it's not so bad. For example, I have a favorite restaurant and I just do Uber Eats for pick up once a month. It's somewhere I would eat anyway. Curiously absent in your video was what will you do with your CSP? Will you get CSR?

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I will be making a decision on what will replace the platinum card. The CSP will either become a CFF or a CSR. That decision will effect was other things. I have until April to decide.

    • @gregb5876
      @gregb5876 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Careful with linking the card to Shell... I think it removes it from the AA dining program.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      ah that's interesting. I dont link anything to shell anyway.@@gregb5876

  • @joephillips5594
    @joephillips5594 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video Luke. Are you chasing any welcome bonuses Q1? For gas, I use the Wyndham business card. I also use it for utilities, phone, cable, etc. Once I eventually get back under 5/24 my strategy will shift more to Chase. For now, since I have been so aggressive, I am all in with AMEX since their cards are so easy to get and none of the major issuers are interested in me right now with how active I've been lately.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I don’t expect any welcome bonuses in the first half of 2024. Time to garden a bit

  • @rayshawnbedell8112
    @rayshawnbedell8112 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I’m really thinking of my setup like an nba team with one star, the Amex platinum card teamed up with the chase sapphire preferred and FU, and my fidelity cash reward card that give 2% back on all purchases. Gold card will be out since I get so much value from the platinum including Uber eats

  • @gregb5876
    @gregb5876 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I would like to get into the Amex ecosystem, but i find their monthly credits too difficult. I would like to get into the Citi ecosystem, but their only viable transfer partner for me is BA...and then i might as well use Chase UR. If Citi TY ever gets AA as a transfer partner, I would be all in.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I think of citi got AA there would be a huge explosion of new citi customers

  • @missieann83
    @missieann83 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sam’s club master card

  • @johnwick860
    @johnwick860 Před 6 měsíci +1

    didn't receive a notification for this

  • @lifewithjon6809
    @lifewithjon6809 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I’m using my altitude go for my gas for now it’s 2x per gallon…and also my Quick silver too 1.5 per gallon on that one.

  • @druiz012
    @druiz012 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I am going to start the New Year giving my C1 miles balance a small boost. Since I dont knownanyone with the Savor I'll definitely be looking to use your link.... get you on the right track to more referral bonuses... (does that one give you miles for a referral?)

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Ha! I’m not really sure! No one has ever used it. Haha. Thanks for the support!!!

  • @seand99x
    @seand99x Před 6 měsíci +1

    Team hybrid! All the way!

  • @LeftCoastPhil
    @LeftCoastPhil Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hilton surpass for gas and groceries.

  • @jmbwashi
    @jmbwashi Před 6 měsíci +1

    Kroger card gives 5% back on mobile wallet purchases. I think it it's capped at either $3000 or $5000 spend, but that's not bad for cash back.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      yeah it's capped at $3k. i'm not sure that is worth a new account just for that

    • @jmbwashi
      @jmbwashi Před 6 měsíci

      @@LukesPointsandMiles Yeah the best benefits are free boost membership and something like $0.50 off per gallon of gas in the first year.

  • @mrpotatoooooo
    @mrpotatoooooo Před 6 měsíci +2

    I think you’re just bored mate! For a 7% catch-all get a WF Active Cash with 0% APR and stick the money in a 5% HYSA. BBP also works. You’re welcome.

  • @BobbyWhy
    @BobbyWhy Před 6 měsíci +1

    I'm using the Biz Amex Gold for gas in 2024 because there's no way I'm keeping that card with the AF price hike.

  • @krisrock4589
    @krisrock4589 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Not keeping hilton aspire!? It’s the best card out there.

  • @kirklandguy015
    @kirklandguy015 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What about chase freedom for groceries in Q1, it can be miles or cashback

  • @marquezford5018
    @marquezford5018 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Are you using business cards as personals? Got a video you can refer me too? On that topic, seems like business cards have pretty good value

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 4 měsíci

      I’m not sure I understand your question but I use business cards. I use them for whatever I want. I can easily separate my business spend at the end of the year for tax purposes.

  • @itsagreatday9765
    @itsagreatday9765 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Why not product change to Freedom Flex and have 5X on grocery for Q1?

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      I dont have the opportunity to product change until i think April. But that's the plan, well, maybe.

  • @user-ih7bo2ob3u
    @user-ih7bo2ob3u Před 4 měsíci +1

    I don't think Cap1 wants me. If not for Cap1 VX, what would you choose as your catch-all card? I've been using BofA for 2.625%, but now you've got me second guessing.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 4 měsíci

      I think that BofA is great as a catch all. I think cash back is underrated.

    • @user-ih7bo2ob3u
      @user-ih7bo2ob3u Před 4 měsíci

      What about that 2.625% compared to Citi Double Cash for 2x Citi points or AMEX BBP for 2x MR? I stay awake at night worried about this. @@LukesPointsandMiles

  • @rived6465
    @rived6465 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Why both the preferred from chase business and personal or was it recently added to downgrade the personal

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      I got the CSP mostly for the bonus (elevated) while I was 6/24. I basically got it just to see if I could with plans to product change it.

  • @seanly274
    @seanly274 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Amex Business Gold for gas

  • @johnwick860
    @johnwick860 Před 6 měsíci +1

    hi, have you heard about credit card funding for a bank account? it can either count as a purchase or a cash advance... tried searching in DOC and there are banks that allows this and counts as a purchase (as high as $5000)... is this ok for hitting min spend? if yes, can I pay CC purchases from the same bank account?

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      I have done it a few times with Chase Cards to hit the bonus. I personally wouldn't do it with American Express and I dont think I would just turn around and pay the CC off with the same cash that funded the account. Normally this technique includes funding for a bank account bonus for a double whammy.

  • @Zach.Trades
    @Zach.Trades Před 6 měsíci +1

    PenFed Platinum Rewards for gas

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      I have an account with PenFed. I may grab a card from them in 2024!

  • @johnwick860
    @johnwick860 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Ink Cash is so underrated... 5x office supplies - Visa, Mastercard, Amazon, Apple, several fastfood GCs
    congrats on 900,000 UR points

  • @KingGreen78
    @KingGreen78 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Is there any data of the usbank cash + getting 5% on paying property tax or that doesn't count as home utility

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I’ve never tied but I can’t see how that could possibly be counted as a home utility.

    • @KingGreen78
      @KingGreen78 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@LukesPointsandMiles copy

  • @Trucker-X
    @Trucker-X Před 6 měsíci +1

    Verizon Visa for gas Q1 2024.

  • @alfredhewitt3761
    @alfredhewitt3761 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Gas is your favorite BARCLAYS Wyndham Biz, lol

  • @andrewbeach1685
    @andrewbeach1685 Před měsícem +1

    Does Staples advertised the no activation debit card sales or is that a non-issue?

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před měsícem

      Staples advertises it. I alway just check doctor of credit to see when the promotions are.

    • @andrewbeach1685
      @andrewbeach1685 Před měsícem +1

      What is doctor of credit?

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před měsícem

      @@andrewbeach1685 it’s a website / blog for a lot of credit card / bank news / deals / specials.

  • @rmknicks
    @rmknicks Před 6 měsíci +1

    I don't spend a lot on gas either so I use the IHG Premier which gives 5X (an actual value of 2.5X.) It's the only spend that it sees unless I'm at an IHG property

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      I wouldn’t underestimate that card. I can easily get 1 cpp with IHG so you might be getting more value than 2.5! Either way I love earning IHg points

  • @jameshorton3692
    @jameshorton3692 Před 6 měsíci +1

    No chase freedom for 1Q groceries?

  • @RadBunny2269
    @RadBunny2269 Před 6 měsíci +1

    All these cards are for Q1 only?! 😅

  • @mjsabie8517
    @mjsabie8517 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Using my venture X for gas right now

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      Any plans to add a gas card in the future??

    • @mjsabie8517
      @mjsabie8517 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@LukesPointsandMiles no as we have 1 EV and will probably get a second this year. No more gas stations for this guy…
      I’m leaning towards a card set up. VX for a catch all, savor one for dining groceries and entertainment, Hilton aspire for my Hilton and 1 plane ticket a quarter and Delta reserve since it will actually give me better lounge access now than the platinum.

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      @@mjsabie8517 Thats definitely an interesting set up!!

    • @mjsabie8517
      @mjsabie8517 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@LukesPointsandMiles yeah I would prefer the platinum over the reserve but I can’t justify both and with the delta changes the reserve gets better lounge access. I get the priority pass and place premium from the VX. The key thing for me with all of these cards is that it’s extremely easy to justify the annual fee without changing my behaviors

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      @@mjsabie8517I like it.

  • @Wkwok11
    @Wkwok11 Před 4 měsíci +1

    No more USBAR?

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 4 měsíci

      I’ve never had that one.

    • @Wkwok11
      @Wkwok11 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I saw an review from you so I thought you had the card before @@LukesPointsandMiles

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 4 měsíci

      No i have reviewed the card. I'm not the biggest fan. For whatever reason I just dont use the mobile wallet feature much. Maybe it's because I dont get to spend much of my own money haha

  • @fogrunr5075
    @fogrunr5075 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Gas
    Philippines
    Wells Fargo Autograph

  • @lancejones5983
    @lancejones5983 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Don’t leave Amex, Uncle Luke! Us Team Amex members need you to stay. 😂

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +4

      I will still maintain a relationship with Amex - I will at least have the Blue Business Plus and I might keep all my business cards with them.

    • @BradleyHansonPhotography
      @BradleyHansonPhotography Před 6 měsíci

      I’m holding 5 AmEx cards: Gold, Business Gold, BBP, BBC and Delta Platinum. I feel like one or two of the annual fee cards needs to go. I got a HUGE bonus with both gold cards and the personal is good for restaurants and groceries, but there were 3x and 5x no annual fee options, so I keep trying to replace AmEx Gold, like the two I’m considering in 2024: WF Autograph and Citi Premier. I only really used Business Gold for 4X gas and 4X advertising, but with AmEx’s rising annual fees, I think the Business Gold is on the chopping block, despite the new credits like FedEx, office supplies and GrubHub actually being useful. I’m hoping to make 2024 more about the free cards, too. Anyway, thanks for all the great videos.

    • @warrenescalona3033
      @warrenescalona3033 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Wao it’s difficult think in the life without AMEX 😢

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      @@warrenescalona3033 definitely a big decision, right?

    • @l81tlons
      @l81tlons Před 6 měsíci +1

      Amex sucks. High annual fees. Annoying credits. Other carriers offer the same value

  • @SledgeIncTeam
    @SledgeIncTeam Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the Shout-out! My wallet might change throughout the day hahaha. But at this point, I mainly use my phone and watch to pay. Thanks for the video Luke 🫡
    I need more referals too

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yeah I’m going to focus on referrals this year. Maybe I’ll get more into recommending cards that I think are good instead of just talking about what I use!!

    • @SledgeIncTeam
      @SledgeIncTeam Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@LukesPointsandMiles Should work for you. Your channel is already successful. I still have a lot of work to do. Staying consistent is my issue because between, work, family my personal time and my side hustles, sometimes it's hard to fit in a video every week. My plan is to do 2 per week but it's been hard

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@SledgeIncTeam man I hear you! It’s a balancing act but we are so lucky to be this busy aren’t we??

  • @CesarJoel
    @CesarJoel Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great setup! That Capital One Duo is 💪 I like What’s in my wallet videos, thanks for the info!🫵

    • @LukesPointsandMiles
      @LukesPointsandMiles  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you sir!! I like them too. I’m alway curious what others are using and why!!

    • @CesarJoel
      @CesarJoel Před 6 měsíci

      @@LukesPointsandMiles mine is quite simple for the 1st quarter. Surpass $15k spend, AMEX Gold (Food), Citi Premier (Gas) and BBP (after Surpass $15k). Out of my wallet Aspire (hotel-car rental) and Platinum (Flights).