What credit card do you use

crease · Aug 15, 2008

Since this is SF, and we probably all buy a bunch of stuff online with our credit cards, I was wondering what the credit card landscape of our members looks like. AMEX, Visa, Mastercard, or other -- and why? I'm sure we all have our preferences over cash-back versus travel rewards cards, etc., but why? I'll start: CIBC Visa. But only because AMEX sucks in Canada. I don't particularly like this card, but the aeroplan miles work out well based on my annual spending levels. PS - this thread was inspired by redflagdeals.com (frugal Canadians will appreciate this).

Brad · Aug 15, 2008

Amex. It's not taken everywhere, but my card has a nice rewards structure.

robin · Aug 15, 2008

Chase Freedom Visa card. I get about $500 in cashback annually, and I put mostly everything on it. I need to switch to an air miles card soon though.

Huntsman · Aug 15, 2008

Amex. No problems. No hassles. Ever.

Bradford · Aug 15, 2008

I like my Discover Platinum card.

They were the first to give me a really high credit limit and I can use the cashback bonus to get Brooks Brothers gift cards.

Dewey · Aug 15, 2008

Capital One does not **** on the transactions in foreign currency

crease · Aug 16, 2008

Originally Posted by Bradford

I like my Discover Platinum card.

They were the first to give me a really high credit limit and I can use the cashback bonus to get Brooks Brothers gift cards.

Bradford, you're the first person that I've heard of that has a Discover card (honestly, they are very rare in Canada).

Robin, what's the % cash-back of your card? Is it tiered? Is there an annual fee?

crease · Aug 16, 2008

Originally Posted by Dewey

Capital One does not **** on the transactions in foreign currency

What are the bps on their fx transactions? I usually stay clear of Capitol One and MBNA because of their sleazy marketing tactics.

Brian278 · Aug 16, 2008

AmEx Blue Sky and Chase Freedom (cash rewards).

Eason · Aug 16, 2008

Capitol one, there's no charge on international purchases.

edmorel · Aug 16, 2008

I do not have any credit cards, just a debit card.

crease · Aug 16, 2008

Originally Posted by edmorel

I do not have any credit cards, just a debit card.

Is that a joke???

edmorel · Aug 16, 2008

Originally Posted by crease

Is that a joke???

Um, no. Actually two debit cards.

crease · Aug 16, 2008

Originally Posted by edmorel

Um, no. Actually two debit cards.

No credit cards, sir?

Don't get me started on why/how credit cards can be good for you.

edmorel · Aug 16, 2008

Originally Posted by crease

No credit cards, sir?

Don't get me started on why/how credit cards can be good for you.

I've had them, I just have not used one in over 5 years. I do have a store card or two, I just remembered, my wife uses those more than I do. I have available credit and our utilization rate is very low so I don't need to carry around any plastic. I grew up in a cash is king environment.

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