AMEX Blue

[Michael]

sn't there some truth that if you charge right through the $6500 tier on AMEX, even on everyday purchases, rather than using a 5% card for EDP, that you will reach the $6500 tier faster, and thus, start earning the 5% EDP and 1.5% non-EDP faster on AMEX, and thus make more money?

I am trying to get away from playing the 'filler' game, and only use my Visa where AMEX is not accepted.

[ricky]

If you are trying to get away from the "filler" game, then I suggest you change your "anniversary date" of your card to a date every year just before you make any major expenditure.

For example, let's say you take a vacation every year around August and book your trip in June. Let's ***ume you would spend a couple of grand? Then set your "anniversary date" to the End of May or beginning of June. That way, you can charge your "big expenditure" in the beginning of your "anniversary year" and move closer to the $6,500 threshold.

It may be that you spend a lot during christmas or have home improvement projects to do every year that requires more expenses. It may even be any company annual trips (if your company allows you to use your own card). Then set your "anniversary date" around these periods.

This is the best way to get around the $6,500 threshold issue - IMO.

[berlinlife06]

After having the AMEX B lue for the longest time, this is the first time I noticed that they have that cash back! But I know I would NEVER spend that much in a month! It has to be something really huge... no wonder I never paid attention to it!