chase sapphire or amex platinum credit card??

boostedTIAG335 · 06-22-2013, 10:12 PM

I got the Chase Freedom card when I was 17 or 18. I've been extremely happy with it for the six years I've been with them. I'm actually looking at getting the Chase Sapphire card as well. Not really interested in the Amex only because my travel is all covered by my company. And when I travel for personal reasons, Chase works fine for me. They have a very solid rewards system.

arctic330i · 06-22-2013, 11:36 PM

We have been very happy with the Amex Plat, great concierge and perks. Might be jumping to the Centurion if we get an invite...

WavyMD · 06-25-2013, 10:43 AM

I have the Sapphire Preferred card and before that the regular Sapphire and never had any problems reversing charges, no automated system someone picks up right away. Same customer service I got when I had my Amex but with a lower annual fee, and I must admit I do like that the card is metal.

KingOfJericho · 06-25-2013, 11:23 AM

Sapphire Preferred cardholder here as well. The only issue I ran into was in Italy last year. The Hertz desk (an American company, mind you) told me it wasn't a real credit card because it didn't have the numbers on the front and would not work in Italy. Turns out it worked everywhere else I went and was the source of several compliments due to it's metal construction.

MRSSIIM3 · 07-03-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Sapphire Preferred cardholder here as well. The only issue I ran into was in Italy last year. The Hertz desk (an American company, mind you) told me it wasn't a real credit card because it didn't have the numbers on the front and would not work in Italy. Turns out it worked everywhere else I went and was the source of several compliments due to it's metal construction.

yea happens to me sometimes when they need to take a paper imprint of it. i just tell them to write it down

jophish17 · 07-04-2013, 12:22 PM

I had a chase card for nearly a decade, and just got a Sapphire Preferred about 6 months ago. They are not in the same league. I love the 20% travel rewards bonus if you book through them, and the 40k points I got just for signing up. I also appreciate the metal card - I tend to crack other cards with ease. I also was choosing between the chase and Amex cards, and I am very happy with my choice.

My capitalone360 debit card also has no raised number - perhaps it's the way of the future?

06-22-2013, 10:12 PM	#45
boostedTIAG335 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of Canada, North of Mexico iTrader: (0)	I got the Chase Freedom card when I was 17 or 18. I've been extremely happy with it for the six years I've been with them. I'm actually looking at getting the Chase Sapphire card as well. Not really interested in the Amex only because my travel is all covered by my company. And when I travel for personal reasons, Chase works fine for me. They have a very solid rewards system. __________________ 2008 TIAG E92 335i 6MT Mods: Tinted Windows (35%), Aero Lip and JB3...for now
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06-22-2013, 11:36 PM	#46
arctic330i Lieutenant Colonel 128 Rep 1,984 Posts Drives: F15 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl iTrader: (8) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i E90 [8.08] 2013 BMW 335is [10.00]	We have been very happy with the Amex Plat, great concierge and perks. Might be jumping to the Centurion if we get an invite... __________________ See my full mod list in my garage
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06-25-2013, 10:43 AM	#47
WavyMD New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2012 AW X3 28i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I have the Sapphire Preferred card and before that the regular Sapphire and never had any problems reversing charges, no automated system someone picks up right away. Same customer service I got when I had my Amex but with a lower annual fee, and I must admit I do like that the card is metal.
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06-25-2013, 11:23 AM	#48
KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Sapphire Preferred cardholder here as well. The only issue I ran into was in Italy last year. The Hertz desk (an American company, mind you) told me it wasn't a real credit card because it didn't have the numbers on the front and would not work in Italy. Turns out it worked everywhere else I went and was the source of several compliments due to it's metal construction. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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07-04-2013, 12:22 PM	#50
jophish17 Lieutenant 59 Rep 429 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Decatur, GA iTrader: (0)	I had a chase card for nearly a decade, and just got a Sapphire Preferred about 6 months ago. They are not in the same league. I love the 20% travel rewards bonus if you book through them, and the 40k points I got just for signing up. I also appreciate the metal card - I tend to crack other cards with ease. I also was choosing between the chase and Amex cards, and I am very happy with my choice. My capitalone360 debit card also has no raised number - perhaps it's the way of the future?
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