I Ranked All Of My Credit Cards (Here’s What’s BEST)

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I Ranked All Of My Credit Cards (Here’s What’s BEST)

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Spencer Johnson

Күн бұрын

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@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

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@neonnoir9692 2 ай бұрын

Stop leaving cards in cars. This is why people break-in to them.

@dabear7822 2 күн бұрын

i’m sure he leaves it in the glove box or something, not just out in the open

@MattWelterOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Definitely agree with a lot of your rankings here & agree that the Bilt, Venture X & (maybeeee) the Amex Gold are S Tier. I might even go as far as to say the Citi Custom Cash is S Tier based on how flexible the 5x category is. Great video as always Spencer!

@ab3040 4 ай бұрын

Custom cash is A tier only because of the $500 max per month

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

That's great to hear! Of course, everyone's rankings will be different, but considering you and I are at very similar points in our journeys, I'd assume our rankings are pretty similar.

@uHnodnarB 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunate day to post a video talking about priority pass restaurants on the CSR. It’s getting removed from the CSR (and ritz) on July 1st, 2024.

@joemama69448 4 ай бұрын

That's a bummer. What cards get you priority pass at restaraunts now?

@alejandrotrejo6738 4 ай бұрын

@@joemama69448Venture X I think?

@Anthonyjones-pq4ff 4 ай бұрын

Pretty soon there all take away Restaurants from all credit card . They keep raising the annual fee making the credit card not worth using They don’t wanna give Credit Incase on CL . What’s one to Do 🤷‍♀️

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Haha tough timing for sure! Luckily it wouldn't change my ranking at all since I have the CSR mainly for the Chase lounge access, but definitely a big blow to some.

@Anthonyjones-pq4ff 4 ай бұрын

@@SpencerJohnsonOfficial Spencer what your thoughts on the chase unitedExplore card in place of the CSR card for Access into the United Club Lounges. Watched your ranking of your top card I agree with you.I wouldn’t get rid of my ROSE 🌹Gold Lol Know Anthony V & yourself not big fans of the 🌹🌹

@ItsMeCJ 4 ай бұрын

The amount of disrespect in those videos. You can’t disrespect Rose Gold that way! Team Rose Gold will have our say!

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hahah we’ll see about that 😉

@mexicogcp 4 ай бұрын

They just discontinued the priority pass restaurant perk on the CSR :(

@ab3040 4 ай бұрын

CSR just really been tanking lately CSP becoming more and more the more valuable of the two

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Haha tough timing on this upload for sure! Luckily it wouldn't change my ranking at all since I have the CSR mainly for the Chase lounge access, but definitely a big blow to some and I can see how the CSP would be a much better card for those folks now.

@MrDubs6000 4 ай бұрын

Amex Plat > CSR with Priority Pass Restaurants leaving?

@LK_EBM 4 ай бұрын

The priority pass card that comes with the Amex doesn't cover restaurants either

@MrDubs6000 4 ай бұрын

@@LK_EBM But it is a BETTER card with the annual fee. $550 for CSR is not it

@frankjesusd 4 ай бұрын

@@MrDubs6000 even better when you're military. We don't pay annual fees for any AMEX. I got the platinum and pay $0 annually

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Personally, no, not to me. I mainly have the CSR for the Chase lounge access so that removal of the PP restaurants won't impact me much, although it's a big blow to some.

@Nick-1828 4 ай бұрын

Chase better have something to help the CSR now that PP restaurants have been removed because at the moment my CSR is getting downgraded to the CSP

@spencerl-yf6bg 4 ай бұрын

CSR is now B tier after losing priority pass restaurants.

@Nick-1828 4 ай бұрын

@@spencerl-yf6bg unless they add a useful credit or multiplier that’s unfortunately correct

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

I completely get that! To me it doesn't change my rankings since that's not what I used it for, but it definitely hurts a lot of folks for sure. I wanna make a vid about what Chase needs to update, so keep an eye out for that in the coming weeks.

@SpartanOfFinance 4 ай бұрын

I can imagine CJ shedding a tear when you put the rose gold in D tier.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hahah I hope so 😉

@Anthonyjones-pq4ff 12 күн бұрын

Spencer con”t🎉🎉🎉 on the new card . Question can you apply for two Citi card at once or days apart … I’ve apply for Strata but want the custom to complete the Citi trifecta

@koreajong 4 ай бұрын

CSR belongs in F tier after they nerfed PP restaurants. They barely have any lounges, and the regular PP lounges mostly suck

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hahah that's one way to look at it! Luckily that change wouldn't impact my ranking at all since I have the CSR mainly for the Chase lounge access, but definitely a big blow to some.

@SolidLiquidFox 4 ай бұрын

When you get Ritz, you will downgrade CSR

@johnbeyers6522 4 ай бұрын

Hopefully Chase adds something back to the reserve with restaurants leaving

@heighyew 4 ай бұрын

I hope the RC going full metal is a good sign that both CSR and RC are going to get a positive refresh after the terrible news of losing the restaurants.

@JakeVanderPloeg 4 ай бұрын

That news was devastating. It was a huge leg up for this card

@Milkinporsche 4 ай бұрын

Chase desperately needs a consistent grocery category.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Chase is definitely in need of a refresh. Video to come on that soon! Thanks for being here so early! 🥉

@johnmckinstry6057 4 ай бұрын

After I voted on your community post about the number of S-Tier cards I had in my setup, I did some thinking. I thought that everyone is going to answer that differently based on what they define as an S-Tier card. Those rankings are also going to be subject to change from one moment in time to another. I can definitely see how you ranked your cards for your own setup. I can definitely agree with your ranking of the Amex Gold card and the Bilt Mastercard in the S-Tier because both cards cover your rent and food expenses. For my card setup, I would probably rank the Chase Freedom Flex, Discover It and U.S. Bank Cash+ in the S-Tier, at least for this quarter. These cards are the ones where I am spending the most and all of them are 5% back cards.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

The ranking system is very much subjective and I think that's the fun of it! Even if we had the same exact cards, you may rank em differently which is really interesting to explore. Having mostly cashback cards, your S-tier rankings here make a ton of sense! 5% on everything is what we're hoping for being on team cashback so you're killing it even though I know you're venturing to the dark side 😉

@wilfredpapaya4739 4 ай бұрын

can handle only so much of people ranking their CC but definitely will watch yours. wonder where the robinhood gold card will be placed for you.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Haha I completely get that! That's why I was hesitant to make this one, but with enough requests I decided it was time. To me, the Robinhood card is great at face value, but the most important concern is that it's from a fintech company and could very likely follow the same path as the Uber card. We gotta remember that when something sounds too good to be true it probably is. We'll see though!

@rank1839 4 күн бұрын

What’s the future of travel cards? I’m not sure if I should go with Capital 1 or Chase. Any advice?

@shawn.credit 4 ай бұрын

Nice lineup! I recently added a US Bank Altitude Go to my lineup, I’ve wanted a US Bank card for awhile! I went the secured card route as US Bank approvals are near impossible haha, in a year the card will graduate so no harm done. ✊

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

You're the man Shawn! The Altitude Go is great. I really want that Altitude Reserve one day, but I'm worried about getting approved for it. We'll see!

@tiwiks1 4 ай бұрын

Great video! I didn't mind how long it was 🤷. It is a shame that Capital One keeps taking things away from the Venture X. I do agree it still belongs in S tier. It is the one travel credit card I recommend everyone gets if they travel at least one a year.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

That's great to hear man! I was worried about it being too long but it seems like people really enjoyed it. The Venture X is definitely still solid, but we'll see how it shapes up next year!

@justcruisinmom1682 4 ай бұрын

Please blow up Chase on how they’re removing our priority pass benefits of the restaurant and cafés we can use as of July 1. I just got the card from one of your videos and I am pissed. That is the sole reason that I got the card. They didn’t even warn us. I had to see it on KZfaq first

@MayaKanaKa 4 ай бұрын

I was planning to apply for CSR in April. I will have now to evaluate my options.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

I actually have that planned out for a future video, so keep an eye out for that. That timing SUCKS though, so I'm sorry about that. Just remember you can always product change down to the CSP or a Freedom card and will always get positive value in year 1 from the SUB and other benefits, so that's a plus.

@dailengarciarosales5041 4 ай бұрын

Hi! A live in Austin as well and I’m debating between getting the venture x or the CSR. I have the CSP and I’m wondering if upgrading to CSR is worth it for the sapphire terrace or no? Currently, that’s the only perk that may lean me towards CSR instead of venture X but unsure if the terrace would be worth it. Thoughts?

@TheUsflow Ай бұрын

Terrace is garbage. No hot food. No hand made drinks, just cans and bottles. and opens at 10AM while every other lounge opens at 4-5AM. Almost missed my flight had to run from the Terrace which is all the way on one side. I am starting to really hate Chase. Promised PHX lounge years ago. Still not open. Avoid Chase.

@jimmyjames6492 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info + video!

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely man!!

@isao_the_2nd 25 күн бұрын

@@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 5:08 and because it's a visa card, it's a perfect card to use at costco whenever Chase freedom cardholders receive their annual rotating wholesale club spending multiplier that earns 5X UR points

@AboveAllBeOriginal 4 ай бұрын

truly an insanely fantastic video for people to learn. favorite CC youtuber and i’m happy to always use your referral links ❤

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Dude, thank you so much for saying this! That really means a lot to me. I appreciate your support as always!!

@badassuchiha4875 6 сағат бұрын

I might have to Downgrade my Amex Card I eat at Local Restaurant not mainstreamed I do take Gas at discounted Price hopefully the Fee goes down like you said also I got Capital One not many Perks with them but they're great Credot Cards

@KAD523 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you. Think I’m going for that BILT card next. I noticed you didn’t do Apple Card, assuming you don’t have one/planning on getting one or not, thoughts on it? I’ll go check ya roadmap video next though.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that man! The Bilt card is great for me personally. The Apple card is one that used to intrigue me, but these days it really doesn't offer any value add to me at all, so I won't be getting it unless I eventually run out of bonuses and it has an elevated one for some reason.

@KAD523 4 ай бұрын

@@SpencerJohnsonOfficial fully understandable! Valid points made too. I recently got it and like the Daily Cash back into the savings account. I’m pretty new to the credit card game. Learning a lot though off your videos too. Keep em coming. Thank you

@JakeVanderPloeg 4 ай бұрын

Great video as always Spencer! Quick question for ya: If I upgrade my CSP to a CSR does that reset my 48 month clock of when I’m eligible for that SUB again?

@jrome1135 4 ай бұрын

It doesn't

@JakeVanderPloeg 4 ай бұрын

@@jrome1135 Awesome. Thanks man!

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Jake! Looks like you got the question answered but I echo what jrome said. It's based on when you hit the welcome bonus on your last Sapphire card 👍🏼

@DJOctober 4 ай бұрын

I wonder how this list would have been affected if it was posted a day later - when the CSR PP Restaurant was cut! That was a big reason why I was going to choose it over the Platinum for my long term premium travel card. I fly through DFW to Mexico and they have a Centurion Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, and a few PP Lounges. I would rather pay $550 for the CSR (and various other benefits) and use the Restaurant pass in a PP lounge than to pay $695 for the Platinum (for not as much value) and use a Centurion Lounge. Tough. Gonna enjoy the lounge one year as I make use of the Welcome Offer on the Platinum, then I'll have to consider my options!

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Haha tough timing on this upload for sure! Luckily for me, it wouldn't change my ranking at all since I have the CSR mainly for the Chase lounge access, but definitely a big blow to some. I'm hoping they make some positive changes to it in return, but I won't hold my breath. Keep me updated with what you decide between the CSR and Amex Platinum though!

@davidsharp6939 4 ай бұрын

I currently have two u.s. bank credit cards. I was wondering do any of the cards you mentioned have a credit limit of $10,000 and above? I'm looking for my next card and really wanting a higher credit limit than my current $9,000 limit.

@Anthonyjones-pq4ff 4 ай бұрын

Nice set up spencer I’m gardening until My most of my inquiry fall off & im below 5/24 outta chase jail Want chase card next in my set Up freedom, UnitedExplorer for United Club. Lounge Access , Business Ink cards. United Club is in my home airport .

@ghgilland 4 ай бұрын

I just canceled my Amex Gold. The grocery multiplier isn’t as wonderful as it sounds. Why? One word...COSTCO. After taking out what we spend at Costco (which we budget as Grocery spending), we don't spend as much as I thought at ordinary grocery stores (something I think Amex knows). And everyone knows the lack of value in those dining credits. Lastly, I just never really was able to get that much value from transferring Amex points. That's not Amex's fault but more of a realization of how I would spend money (we're not luxury travelers). Long story short…I can mostly get a consistent 5% back from the Citi Custom Cash on groceries or restaurants depending on the Freedom Cards from Chase. I definitely wouldn't rate the Amex Gold as S tier.

@GeekyNerdThao93 3 ай бұрын

I've been looking at what card to get, and Amex Gold seemed extremely good, but then I saw the small list of qualifying grocery stores and now it's way lower on the list for me.

@jay_patel 4 ай бұрын

thoughts on the new robinhood gold credit card?

@MrDubs6000 4 ай бұрын

I personally don’t think it’s worth it. The 3% is pretty mediocre/standard in the credit card game. For example, Chase trifecta can easily beat that and has the flexibility to transfer to partners, making it effectively more than 3%.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

While at face value the card seems great, I think the most important concern is that it's from a fintech company and could very likely follow the same path as the Uber card. We gotta remember that when something sounds too good to be true it probably is. I imagine in a year or two they'll raise the price of Robinhood Gold and the card will start to phase out. That's just my take though! Thanks for being here so early btw! 🥈

@lwmartin7 4 ай бұрын

Is the Amazon AmEx MR points you’re earning or points only to be used on future Amazon purchases?

@jameshunter5205 3 ай бұрын

Platinum Amex went south during pandemic 4500.00 outstanding. Should I pay it off, utilize Secretary of State. or something else? Exp/Equ/Tra all 700 or above. Please advise.

@misbahsusmonom961 Ай бұрын

since it doesn't count on the sign up bonus, do I still have to wait until my 2 years are up to get the sign up bonus for the OG Freedom? (If I do a product change)

@MuscleMan500 3 ай бұрын

Wait so if amex does a soft pull on credit it doesn't change 5/24 status? I got the amex gold as my first card and thought i made a mistake

@jamesyu613 4 ай бұрын

Nice setup and good picks on your cards

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thank you James!

@jamesyu613 4 ай бұрын

@@SpencerJohnsonOfficial yw

@IanMaschal 4 ай бұрын

27:16 I love when I find a contractor who’s willing to take no fee gift cards. 5x on construction or home improvement can't be beat.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

That's definitely a viable strategy to cover a category no credit card can!

@politic-xz7mx 4 ай бұрын

Do they work for Mexico airplanes like Aero Mexico travel credit as they may be partner of the Delta lounge?

@IanMaschal 4 ай бұрын

17:56 so you’re just stacking Citi points with no way to transfer them currently? Do you worry about devaluation ?🎉

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

When it comes to the big lenders, I don't worry about devaluation. Devaluation usually occurs with hotel and airline partners, but I'm not worried about the cash value of my Citi points dropping so I'm okay holding onto them for now.

@beastoftheeast8676 4 ай бұрын

What do you think about the new Robinhood gold card

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

To reiterate from another one of my responses here, while at face value the card seems great, I think the most important concern is that it's from a fintech company and could very likely follow the same path as the Uber card. We gotta remember that when something sounds too good to be true it probably is. I imagine in a year or two they'll raise the price of Robinhood Gold and the card will start to phase out. That's just my take though!

@benchoflemons398 4 ай бұрын

I heard CSR is losing PP restaurants

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Haha tough timing for sure! Luckily it wouldn't change my ranking at all since I have the CSR mainly for the Chase lounge access, but definitely a big blow to some.

@mo-qk1zi 4 ай бұрын

If I apply for the Amex amazon prime business first and then later on down the road apply for the Amex gold card, do I become inelligable for the Gold card welcome bonus ? (because they are both amex)

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Nope! You’re all safe there. There are only certain families of Amex cards where similar language to what you stated applies (the charge cards and the Delta cards). However, you can still get the bonus on all of them if you start from the lowest tier card and work your way up.

@jenniferw8963 4 ай бұрын

What do you do for utils? No US Bank Cash+ ?

@spencerl-yf6bg 4 ай бұрын

CSR is now B tier after losing priority pass restaurants.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

I can definitely see how that's the case for some. For me, it didn't change anything luckily.

@gabrielpina4 4 ай бұрын

I have the og freedom and og slate plus the amazon prime chase card and really wanna upgrade the og slate card what card would be the best to upgrade the og slate to?

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

You could always product change up to another OG Chase Freedom if you want to leave your welcome bonus slots open on the Chase Freedom Flex and Unlimited. Or you can product change to one of those, but you'll be forfeiting a welcome offer on it for a while if you do. You can always call them to assess your options and make sure that PC is possible!

@ExTRAErrestrial_Travels 4 ай бұрын

So I actually got that Marriott offer. I used my free nights for an overwater bungalow in the Maldives in September 💪🏾. I can’t wait; also got 2 weeks in Japan, Cebu, & Thailand in June. I also got lucky with my BBP I got 75k MR points and 0% APR for 12 months. 😂 I’m sitting in 500k+ Amex points.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

DUDE, that is awesome!! I may need to join you with my Marriott free nights haha. I need to put those to use. Keep me updated on your travels!

@IanMaschal 4 ай бұрын

Chase is taking away the restaurant perk from the reserve Priority Pass

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Yes they are unfortunately. To me, that wouldn't change my ranking since I use the CSR for the Chase lounges, but I know that hurt some a lot.

@tomygun196 4 ай бұрын

lol chase sapphire reserve cardholders are pissed off because of the PP restaurant removal. Venture X and Amex Platinum cardholders: first time?

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hahah it's happening to em all! Next up, Altitude Reserve 😆 Luckily that change wouldn't change my ranking at all since I have the CSR mainly for the Chase lounge access, but definitely a big blow to some.

@louisrivera6115 4 ай бұрын

Where did you purchase your backup/larger wallet?

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

I purchased it from the RJ Financial's Amazon affiliate link!!

@alolansandshrew1756 4 ай бұрын

A few things that "C" could stand for: Commonplace Capable Comme ci, comme ca :)

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Haha those are much better for sure!!

@RubbingPotatoes 4 ай бұрын

Wheres the citi premier card ? And You included a student credit card 😂

@BobI-jb4rk 4 ай бұрын

My score is one A, one B, and 0 dogwater

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Fair enough!

@ab3040 4 ай бұрын

Robinhood card reaction?

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

@Drisurk 4 ай бұрын

Was that a Spurs flag I just saw? 👀

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

I don't believe I have my Spurs flag out, but I actually am a Spurs fan, so that's a funny coincidence 😆

@manfa 4 ай бұрын

5/24 rule doesn’t make sense at all

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

It's annoying for sure!

@ow5966 4 ай бұрын

Bro just close those cards you aren't using anymore

@_wallow_ 4 ай бұрын

If he closes them his overall credit limit will decrease I’d say only close the ones with annual fees that he doesn’t use anymore

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

I responded to your other message above which summarizes my thoughts on that. You can definitely close them if you want, but if there's no good reason to, why would you?

@chadpennycuff 4 ай бұрын

I'm only buying Chase Student = dog water if you tell me Oden drinks Fiji water. UR points rock. If you had supporting cards for the Citi quad-fecta - I could see Custom Cash being ranked so high. But stand-alone - meh. I'll keep using my Costco card for 4% on gas - it comes close to wiping out the Costco membership fee.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hahah I get that! The main reason it was down there was because it wouldn't ever be a card I used today, making it the worst out of all of em. For the Custom Cash, I see where you're coming from. I think most cashback folks would have it ranked pretty dang high with that flexibility and it's served it's purpose really well for me so I have it up pretty high rn 🤷🏼‍♂

@DavidGarciajrtx 4 ай бұрын

Csr is #1 for me compared to all these cards

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

I completely get where you're coming from! Hopefully that PP restaurant access being removed didn't hurt you too bad. It didn't impact me luckily, but I know it hurt some folks a lot.

@DavidGarciajrtx 4 ай бұрын

@@SpencerJohnsonOfficial didn’t hurt me. Not sure why that would be a main driver for the card

@Mohagrus 4 ай бұрын

amex gold is a joke come on

@SOXGATORS 4 ай бұрын

👍🏻

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

He's baaaaack! 👑

@ow5966 4 ай бұрын

Bro you have 12 cards you can let some of them go. Don't be so attached to these cards bro.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial 4 ай бұрын

NEVER!! Jk, I always recommend downgrading or closing cards that aren't giving you positive value anymore if they have a high annual fee. However, if they give you positive value there's not much reason to close them considering that would hurt your overall credit limit and eventually hurt your average age of accounts. It's all up to personal preference though!