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They dole out the uber money a tiny bit each month and if you don't use it that month it doesn't roll over (obnoxious). You don't get the airline credits by de

They dole out the uber money a tiny bit each month and if you don't use it that month it doesn't roll over (obnoxious). You don't get the airline credits by default you have to register with one through their shitty website. You also have to choose a specific airline, CSR lets you just use the credits on any travel by default. I don't like paying $550/yr fee for something where I'm supposed to be the customer and then have every feature feel like something I have to read the fine print for so I don't get screwed. I ended up just switching to the Apple Card. While the rewards are subpar, at least the software is best in class and they make GS agree to not sell your transactions to third parties. The best Amex feature was the Delta lounge access (only when flying on Delta) - the Delta lounges are really nice, particularly the one at SFO. The Amex lounges are great too, but there aren't many of them and they're often in terminals that are inconvenient (or United - which I try to avoid at all costs). I think there's probably an opening here for a startup with a credit card that's actually good.

busterarm 5y ago
the uber money is $30/mo. You can use it with Uber Eats. It's more than half of your $550/yr fee. $190 for all of the other benefits that the card provides is INSANELY CHEAP. Most of the other programs you just sign up once. It's so easy, I don't understand what you're complaining about. If it's difficult for you to use the benefits, you probably aren't the target type of customer for that card. The merchant discounts and event ticket presales/reserved seating are a massive boon. I get just shy of front row seating at many events because of AmEx. There's usually at least $50 in merchant discounts available each month that I'll use.
- fossuser 5y ago
  It used to be $15/mo and $20 in December. It should be granted up front for uber use over the year, not spread out each month to try to scam you out of it. With CSR you get a $300 travel credit that's automatically applied to any flights or car services. When you book travel you can use credits to reduce flight cost with a slider. It's much nicer for the user. Signing up isn't technically challenging - it's forcing me to do it that bothers me. I don't like Comcast style customer relationships. If you're giving the reward just give it to me, don't make me jump through hoops.

busterarm 5y ago

the uber money is $30/mo. You can use it with Uber Eats. It's more than half of your $550/yr fee. $190 for all of the other benefits that the card provides is INSANELY CHEAP. Most of the other programs you just sign up once. It's so easy, I don't understand what you're complaining about. If it's difficult for you to use the benefits, you probably aren't the target type of customer for that card. The merchant discounts and event ticket presales/reserved seating are a massive boon. I get just shy of front row seating at many events because of AmEx. There's usually at least $50 in merchant discounts available each month that I'll use.

fossuser 5y ago
It used to be $15/mo and $20 in December. It should be granted up front for uber use over the year, not spread out each month to try to scam you out of it. With CSR you get a $300 travel credit that's automatically applied to any flights or car services. When you book travel you can use credits to reduce flight cost with a slider. It's much nicer for the user. Signing up isn't technically challenging - it's forcing me to do it that bothers me. I don't like Comcast style customer relationships. If you're giving the reward just give it to me, don't make me jump through hoops.