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Does anyone have a good reason to go for the Chase trifecta over the Capital One duo if you travel about once a year? (self.creditcards)

submitted 2 years ago by MigratingtoLemmy to c/creditcards

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Hi, the Capital One duo is looking like a much better deal than with the Chase trifecta, especially if you're a CSR holder. With Chase reducing their benefits and trimming their bonus categories every year, I don't see a point in keeping the Chase trifecta as your main source of points anymore. The Capital One duo + Bilt (if you rent), at least on paper, look amazing for travel points.

Wanted to know your opinion. Cheers!

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[–] Cstrrider 1 points 2 years ago (6 children)

This is going to sound backwards but hear me out: The Amex Trifecta (Platinum, Gold, BBP) can actually be a very good combo for less frequent travel, if you can effectively use the credits. You need to be already paying for Hulu, Disney plus, and some other entertainment credit options, be able to use the uber and grubhub credits (I get pickup once a month from each and use it easily). FHR is a great option for a weekend trip if you find one in the $200-$300 range due to all the benefits.

If you can justify the (very) high AF with the credits without spending more than you normally would, you get a lot of perks that you would only get by travelling a lot otherwise (hotel/rental status, more lounge access, FHR).

[–] MigratingtoLemmy 1 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Absolutely, if someone uses the credits well, the Amex cards are great! I'm just trying to be more frugal in my life, which is why I can't justify the price of said cards. And I don't eat out that much.

Thanks

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