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Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points
Manage episode 493460714 series 2903767
#236: Chris reviews and ranks the full American Express lineup of 30+ cards. He also breaks down Membership Rewards, transfer partners, approval rules, card-linked offers, unique perks, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/amex-cards-membership-rewards-points
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Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent
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For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals
Resources Mentioned
Membership Rewards Cards
- American Express® Green Card
- Business Green Rewards Card
- American Express® Gold Card
- The American Express® Business Gold Card
- The Platinum Card® from American Express
- American Express Platinum Card for Schwab
- The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
- The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
Cash Back Cards
- Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
- Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
- American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card
- The Plum Card from American Express
Delta Cards
- Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
Hilton Cards
- Hilton Honors American Express Card
- Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
- Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
- The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Marriott Cards
- Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
- Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
- Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
- Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
CardPointers Pro: 30% off here or 50% off for ATH Members
Free point.me for American Express Membership Rewards® points
Co-Branded Marriott Card Eligibility Rules
Tim Ferriss Ep #815: Helping Tim Burn 15M+ Miles and Points, Flipping Costco Gold Into Five-Star Trips & More
ATH Podcast
- Membership: Join here
- Luxury Hotel Upgrade Program
- Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
- Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected]
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:52) Quick Episode Overview
(04:29) The American Express® Green Card
(07:30) Chris' Primary Amex Card for Dining & Groceries
(11:32) The American Express® Business Gold Card
(15:01) The Amex Platinum Cards
(19:24) The Perks & Benefits on the Platinum Cards
(25:19) The Platinum Card Variations
(29:38) The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
(38:05) The Exclusive Centurion Cards
(42:05) The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
(43:45) Amex’s Cash Back Cards
(49:19) Co-Branded Delta Cards
(1:03:10) The Four Co-Branded Hilton Cards
(1:11:37) Co-Branded Marriott Cards
(1:22:17) Amazon Cards
(1:23:39) Leveraging Card-Linked Offers
(1:25:47) Notable Benefits of Amex Cards
(1:29:48) General Business Card Perks & Benefits
(1:30:30) Rental Car Coverage
(1:31:46) Credit Limits on Amex Cards
(1:32:19) Membership Rewards as Transferable Points
(1:35:00) Amex Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners
(1:37:32) How to Move Membership Rewards Points
(1:38:21) Rules for Opening Amex Cards
(1:41:34) Quick Summary: Reasons to Love or Dislike Amex
(1:45:26) The Best Amex Two-Card Combo
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237 episodes
Manage episode 493460714 series 2903767
#236: Chris reviews and ranks the full American Express lineup of 30+ cards. He also breaks down Membership Rewards, transfer partners, approval rules, card-linked offers, unique perks, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/amex-cards-membership-rewards-points
Partner Deals
Kick: 50% off your first year of self-driving bookkeeping w/ code CHRIS
DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web
Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent
NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance
For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals
Resources Mentioned
Membership Rewards Cards
- American Express® Green Card
- Business Green Rewards Card
- American Express® Gold Card
- The American Express® Business Gold Card
- The Platinum Card® from American Express
- American Express Platinum Card for Schwab
- The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
- The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
Cash Back Cards
- Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
- Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
- American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card
- The Plum Card from American Express
Delta Cards
- Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
Hilton Cards
- Hilton Honors American Express Card
- Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
- Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
- The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Marriott Cards
- Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
- Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
- Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
- Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
CardPointers Pro: 30% off here or 50% off for ATH Members
Free point.me for American Express Membership Rewards® points
Co-Branded Marriott Card Eligibility Rules
Tim Ferriss Ep #815: Helping Tim Burn 15M+ Miles and Points, Flipping Costco Gold Into Five-Star Trips & More
ATH Podcast
- Membership: Join here
- Luxury Hotel Upgrade Program
- Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
- Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected]
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:52) Quick Episode Overview
(04:29) The American Express® Green Card
(07:30) Chris' Primary Amex Card for Dining & Groceries
(11:32) The American Express® Business Gold Card
(15:01) The Amex Platinum Cards
(19:24) The Perks & Benefits on the Platinum Cards
(25:19) The Platinum Card Variations
(29:38) The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
(38:05) The Exclusive Centurion Cards
(42:05) The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
(43:45) Amex’s Cash Back Cards
(49:19) Co-Branded Delta Cards
(1:03:10) The Four Co-Branded Hilton Cards
(1:11:37) Co-Branded Marriott Cards
(1:22:17) Amazon Cards
(1:23:39) Leveraging Card-Linked Offers
(1:25:47) Notable Benefits of Amex Cards
(1:29:48) General Business Card Perks & Benefits
(1:30:30) Rental Car Coverage
(1:31:46) Credit Limits on Amex Cards
(1:32:19) Membership Rewards as Transferable Points
(1:35:00) Amex Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners
(1:37:32) How to Move Membership Rewards Points
(1:38:21) Rules for Opening Amex Cards
(1:41:34) Quick Summary: Reasons to Love or Dislike Amex
(1:45:26) The Best Amex Two-Card Combo
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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