{"id":129045,"date":"2024-10-03T17:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/03\/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-credit-card-combinations-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T17:00:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T17:00:27","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-credit-card-combinations-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/03\/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-credit-card-combinations-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to the best credit card combinations – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Whether you’re new to the world of points and miles or just looking for the best ways to level up your current card portfolio, a strategic credit card<\/a> pairing is one of the easiest ways to maximize your earning potential.<\/p>\n

You’ve likely heard of the most popular card groupings \u2014 the Chase Trifecta<\/a> and the Amex Trifecta<\/a> \u2014 but these are far from the only ways to combine credit cards.<\/p>\n

Let’s discuss how different credit cards work together to boost your spending and earning power and go over some of the best credit card combinations.<\/p>\n

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What makes the best credit card combination?<\/h2>\n

Several factors can make a good card combination, but most simply, a good pair is one in which both cards earn the same rewards but have different bonus categories. This way, you’ll be able to maximize your earnings across a wider range of purchases than you would with just one card.<\/p>\n

Each card combination below is a great example of maximizing your earnings with two complementary cards.<\/p>\n

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The Platinum Card from American Express and the American Express Gold Card<\/h2>\n

The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> is great for travelers since it earns 5 Membership Rewards<\/a> points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with an airline or through Amex Travel<\/a> (on up to $500,000 each calendar year, then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter) and comes with extensive airport lounge access<\/a>, plus a slew of valuable statement credits<\/a>. Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.<\/p>\n

The American Express\u00ae Gold Card<\/a><\/span> is a foodie’s dream card. It earns 4 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at restaurants (up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter) and U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 in purchases each year, then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter).<\/p>\n

It also comes with up to $424 in credits<\/a> each calendar year that you can use for dining and takeout purchases. Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.<\/p>\n

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