Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The author, a self-proclaimed foodie, shares how they maximize dining credits on their travel rewards cards to save money on meals. They highlight four cards that offer dining statement credits, including the Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Gold Card, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex, and Citi/AAdvantage Executive. The author explains how they use these credits to offset the annual fees of the cards and save money on restaurants and food delivery.
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The escape is carefully planned.
The author’s dining habits are carefully curated to maximize statement credits on their travel rewards cards. They use the Chase Sapphire Reserve for upscale date nights, the American Express Gold Card for regular dining and takeout, and the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex for monthly dining credits. The Citi/AAdvantage Executive card offers additional savings on Grubhub purchases. The author’s strategy is to use these credits to save money on restaurants and food delivery without changing their habits.
Authenticity is scheduled by time slot, and relaxation requires planning.
The author’s dining experiences are carefully planned to maximize statement credits, and their relaxation requires the use of specific cards and benefits.
