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- Опубліковано 24 чер 2024
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Would be interested in the tier list of amex and other credit card transfer partners, I feel like it’s really hard to distinguish good from bad transfer partners without doing extensive extensive research so a video would be super helpful
Yeah I agree
100% needed
🍔 Agreed. I’d like to see this.
This! I would love to have the guide as well as it's the most intimidating part for me.
Agreed! 💯🤓
Tier list for transfer partners is a great idea, Sebby! I got about 250k points and looking to see if there's a good option instead of going Schwab cash out
I'm on the same boat. Would love a video on transfer partners!
🍔 do it
Yes please!
depending on where your base airport is but generally I feel like international flights would be great redemption options. Some domestic flights are great ways to use as well. Personally I live in Pittsburgh and I travel a lot to Bos and NYC. It usually costs only 7.5k or 8k for me to fly one way to and back from those cities (round trip 15k - 16k). You can transfer to Lifemiles for United flights, Virgin for Delta flights, and British Airway or Qantas for AA flights. All of them have fixed redemption rate of 7.5k or 8k plus around $5 taxes for short (around 2 hours) trips, no matter how the cash price of the tickets are. Normally they are around $179-250+ one way so the MR points are around 2.2-3 cpp, which is a lot higher than the Schwab rate of 1.1 cpp. For international flights so far, I redeemed Singapore Airline business class from JFK to FRA for only 60k points per ticket (retail price at $2000). The econ class tickets are around $500 for the same flight so you could think of using 10k points to upgrade from econ to business. For international flights like this, a business class would definitely make your trip better. Lying down for 8 hours is much better than sitting there for the night lol. But your miles may vary, all depending on your needs for travel and where you live in. Hope that helps a little!
Yess please
Yes, the tier list for transfer partners sounds like an awesome idea for a detailed video! Would love to watch more videos on how to go about redeeming MR points!!!
Could you do an updated video on how to spend your amex points for 2023. Best offers to redeem your points.
I’d love to see a video on transfer partners! I’ve been getting ~1.25 cpp on domestic economy flights with Delta but it would be nice to see other options laid out. 🍔
I agree
Agreed!
I would love a video where you go through each of their partners and how you would redeem their points. The average consumer probably has no idea how to do so and probably just uses the Amex travel portal, which from what I hear generally gives you worse rates than the Chase travel portal.
A video on a transfer partner and flight booking would be a very useful video. I think you’ve already done one but more examples are always better. Thanks for the great content!
Would definitely be interested in a tier list video! Thanks for the quality info!
I think having someone like you who understands the little nuances of point systems would be a great help for a lot of people 🎉
Keep it up man! Got my gold card last October because of your coverage of it. Between all the credits and Delta flight upgrades via point transfer I’m gonna be ~$350 net positive for my first year.
I think a deep dive on nuances you would have to deal with for each transfer partner is great! For example, how some airlines may take days to transfer. How some airlines may have way more taxes and fees than the other. If you feel like you're trying to book a Qatar flight through BA, but are having trouble, you can just move points to BA and then move them to Qatar. How ANA has some flights that get booked up real fast and it's extremely hard to get a trip to Japan if it's only a couple months away. Etc.
The only concerning part is once the info is widespread and easier to navigate, I'd wonder if it would create new challenges.
Yes do a video on the partners and using transfer points!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Hi Sebby, love the channel! The transfer partner primer would be great.
I would love a video on what using travel partners is like! I never have but ive been subbed for years and always hear about it.
Even having a "solid" grasp on MR points & booking J & F, i would still enjoy a video from your perspective!
Great video! A transfer partner video specific to Amex would be very useful. It would make life so much easier for me when looking at how to spend my MR points. 🍔
Great video as always! We recently transferred some Amex points to Flying Blue when they were offering the 25% bonus, we were able to get 9 cents per point value on our round trip business class flight! Thanks for all the advice!
Great content as always I would be interested in the tier list of amex and transfer partners video thanks again for the great content keep it coming
🍔 Sebby, I like your analysis of the Platinum return protection benefit. Thanks!
Would love a tier list and the best way to apply points!
We travel/credit card enthusiasts are always interested in hearing about some ways to maximize cc points by using transfer partners, so yes, please Do IT! 🍔
I'm a big fan. Greetings from Atlanta
🍔thanks for the info. I am a brand new Amex Platinum holder and there is soooo much to understand.
Yes! Please make a video about their other partners and how to redeem the points!
Would love the video on transfer partners with an additional tier list!
yes we need a video on the tier list for the transfer partners. please make one!
You got me. I would absolutely love to see how you spread your points to partner airlines for outsized value. Love your content! 🍔
🍔 would love an advanced video on transfer partners. I'm pretty good in this game but the TP portion is something I still struggle with
Yes, please make video on transfer partners and value for aspirational travel.
Thanks
That’s a must with the transfer tier list! Go for it!
Please make that tier list video on transfer partners! Would love to see it for more than just amex
Can you make a video on how you decide where/when to transfer your points to airlines. Also do you use any tool/software to track these bonuses on transfers aswell as partners of these airlines.
Would love to see your tier list for transfer partners for Amex and even chase
Tier list or partner transfer benefits video would be great!
An SABCD style tier list for credit card transfer partners would be very helpful. Do you prefer United mileage plus or AAdvantage for aspirational travel ? 🍔
Sebastian, the videos about usage of points would be helpful (a chart/description/discussion).
I would also love to see a video on transferring points. It’s so complicated! For example, I had the thought of getting 4 first class Aer Lingus tickets from SFO to Dublin, but then it seems impossible to get 4 award tickets. I wonder if award tickets are better for only one or two people.
Yes! Tier list partner point transfer video/ tutorial needed please!😊
🍔 Love watching Sebby videos while in Amex Lounges. Lounge Access is the best benefit. Keep up the videos!
Nice!
🍔 Sebby you the man at giving good comparisons with Amex’s competition! Keep it up !
🍔 appreciate the keeper card segment! Also a video of transfer partners and their alliance network would be awesome
🍔 #166! Love the outsized bonuses and offers from Amex. Love that there are usually no hard pulls when applying for new cards.
A Transfer Partner video would be great! Still trying to figure out all the connections for the partners.
I've had a Blue Cash card forever without much use but upgraded it to the Preferred which has the 6% back on supermarkets and 3% gas and it's been a total game changer. Excited to try out the Green for my upcoming trips, too
I love my BC Preferred as well.
Travel partner and point redemption video on strategy would be great Sebby
Please make a tiered list of transfer partners and how you'd rank them! I would love to see a video about that !
🍔 I'd love to see a transfer partner primer video. I'm newish to the MR ecosystem and would love to better understand the mechanics of it all. Thanks!
A video on how you redeem for business class or first would be great, specifically how you are getting the most value
I think a "how to" video for maximizing transfer partners would be extremely useful! 🍔
nice camera upgrade. it was very easy to notice. :)
Please make a video of the partners and hope to redeem points at higher value! Yes I been waiting on a video like this
Please do a tier list for the parters of AMEX!
Yes, please do a vid on the transfer value with the partners
Bilt is honestly a strong contender with United and Hyat and no fees. But I love my amex card.
Amex's 2:1 Hilton rate is actually quite decent when you find outsized hilton value. it's definitely possible to get 2-3 CPP this way.
The extended warranty also saved me $250 on an audio gear repair too. Immediately covered the annual fee.
R u talking about the Gold card here?
Works out for me with the Uber and Grubhub credits 👍🏾
Please do a video on transfer points to Delta, I’d definitely watch!! Lol
🍔 I would love a transfer partner tier list. Could not agree more that the Aspire card is a great multi card keeper.
I would like a video on best transfer partners for American Express, including real examples: domestic (economy, first business) and international (economic, first class), etc. Will settle for tiers to consider.
I’d also like a video on the tier list for AMEX transfer partners. I’d also like to see your evaluation of the excise tax fee that AMEX imparts on domestic airlines and if you can bypass that fee by going to a different airline for similar value
🍔 please do a video on how to maximize point transfers for partners. I transferred 100K points from my Platinum cad (40% bonus) to BA and when I tried to book, it was only worth like $640.
How can I figure out if moving points to a specific parter is worth it or not?
Would love to hear more about the points transfers on how to make the most out of it! I have about 170k Chase points and about 190k MR points 🍔
6:22 Yes Sebby please go through partners with examples! I still have a hard time figuring out how to redeem points with real life examples. I understand in theory but have a hard time executing on how to do it.
Also funny at 8:00 there is the old Uber Credit Card :( 🍔
Yes definitely a video on transfer partners. I wanna do a trip to Tokyo but would love other options with 250k+ Amex Mr points
We live around the corner from Pinsa Rossa! Greetings from San Francico. Great video!
Owners are super cool as well if you ever meet them :)
🍔 That tier list would be amazing! Great video as always.
🍔 Great video, I've been going back and fourth on getting the Platinum. That annual fee has been keeping me from trying it out but I think this breakdown has convinced me that I would get my money's worth. Although, I'm not sure if I should get rid of my Blue Cash Preferred if I go Platinum or not.
In your next chase video can you talk about how to get a bonus going from CSP to CSR. How the downgrade and then upgrade process works so you can still get a signup bonus?
You have to wait 48 months from your last saphire bonus and down grade/cancel your csp. Then apply for a new csr/csp that's the only way to get another bonus.
🍔 Great video. Love your channel.
Gold Status with Marriott & Hilton w/o getting their cards plus 2:1 transfer ratio of MR:HH also makes Hilton award nights even more appealing.
I would definitely like a tier list! 🎉
please do an amex transfer tips vid!
Off topic: The Uber Amex credits from Platinum and Gold seem to load early for me for the next month. So if you didn’t order anything until 7pm on the last day of the month, you might be able to combine the amounts from the previous month on the next month all in one transaction. I had a small amount ($1.02) left over and used it with next month’s credit today (2/28)This could be an advantage for West Coast only folks because of time zones. I’m in Seattle.
Thank you. Amazon ?
Definitely do a transfer partner video!
Just got my platinum today!! 150k bonus and all!
Congrats!! :)
Video was very informative thank you! 🍔 Can you make a video about AMEX Cards for military service members? As a soldier I get the annual fee waived so the card seemed like a no brainer. Traveling is very common in the military as well.
Yesss do the video ❤
🍔 I would de like to see a video on how to effectively use the transfer programs primarily for Amex and Chase as they have better card networks to build MR points, imho. Thanks for the great videos!
Would love to see a video on transfer partners and point redemption. Planning a Japan trip for 2024 and want it to be my first J flight!
was flying miami to newark today and the line for centurion lounge was about 50 people waiting outside the lounge. I cancelled my personal platinum during covid and just got the biz platinum cuz of the elevated offer and my GOD, a lot has changed in 3 years. Literally just bought coffee for 5$ instead of wait in a 50 person line to enter the lounge
I was interested in for my first travel/food card. I narrowly picked CSR over the AMEX Gold/Platinum
🍔 Good content and yes a transfer partners video would be great!
🍔 Thanks Sebastian, very helpful for me since AMEX is my main credit card issuer. I would be interested if you would walk us through how to transfer AMEX MR points to airline or hotel. It sounds difficult if you are flying one airline but moving MR points to another airline.
Please do a video on the transfer partners--it would be great! 🍔
The tier list for amex partners is a really good video idea. I'd definitely watch it! In general what are your top 3 transfer partners?
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🍔 I just switched from Amex gold to Amex platinum because platinum costs me less based on my current spending.
I’m on a low, fixed income but have needed (yes, needed) to travel more lately.
I don’t eat out and save $ where I can. While I’m flying more, I’m not fond of loud airports.
Offsets include: Clear, streaming services,lounge access, etc.
For first year, benefits > costs = net income.
Your channel has reminded me of some of the benefits I hadn’t been using. Well, I’m using them now.
My cost? Less money spent on streaming = more $$ for flights.
Hope this makes sense, and thanks for the excellent content.
Saludos! Gracias por tú contenido
Definitely down to see transfer partner video with the MR
🍔. Have only had Platinum for a couple of months, but so far 5x on flights has been the bomb! Second has been the Amex offers. Already set up to take advantage of a ton of cash back/statement offers.
Yes please do the transfer partner basic rules and sweet spots
Another video on transfer partners would be great
🍔 would love the transfer MR point video
Yes talk about the transfer partners for both amex and chase.
I opened up the vanilla platinum and Schwab versions. Love the platinum
Would love a video on transfer partners and more information on the amex tier list.
🍔Although I use Uber/Eats a ton, unfortunately up in Seattle, prices are almost always elevated compared to ordering direct 😕. Totally agree MR is second only to UR, although with the Virgin/ANA route, only getting 330 days in advance of availability vs. ANA's own kinda sucks, but then again, MR transfers to ANA but not Chase! Overall I think my Amex Plat has given me the most value out of all my cards, combining the credits to at least break even every year, retention, Amazon discount offers, Amex Offers, FHR benefits, lounges, Return Protection, and more! (Also, don't think you can save a few thousand with Return Protection if it caps out at $1k/year 😉)
🍔 I love the lounge options with Amex. Were there any lounges in the Japan airports that you enjoyed?
Yes please break down the travel partners with examples
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I'd be interested in finding out more in regards to Amex travel partners and seeing which ones are more beneficial to transfer too. Would be a handy travel guide
🍔. What video should I watch from your channel to get some more knowledge on getting the best bang for my points. For flying international . I have amex platinum and chase points ?
🍔Yess!! Can you please do a video on how to transfer your points for airline tickets or hotel stays.🙏🏽🙏🏽
🍔.. so I really like the travel portal of Amex when booking a flight with points. I typically only fly domestic and out of MSP so 95% of the time it's Delta. If I convert my MR points to Delta Miles I have to essentially pay a fee to do it. In contrast, I can just book the flight through Amex Travel portal and since I only use Amex Gold for groceries, food, and booking flights, I'm getting my effective 3-4% back.
🍔Still learning the CC game: Is it possible to transfer points from multiple credit card services partners to a single hotel or a hotel stays or a airline ticket; e.g., using a combination of the UR, MR &/or TYP to purchase a hypothetical 2 nights at the Culicán Marriott Hotel via the hotel website when making the purchase?