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[quote=Anonymous]I have both.

Lounges: CSR (Chase Sapphire Reserve) includes the Priority Pass restaurant benefit and I think you can get more people into lounges than with AmEx's Priority Pass.

BUT... AmEx has Centurion Lounges which are really nice when they aren't overcrowded. One big note here: they will open a Centurion at DCA in the next few months. It's nearly done construction-wise.

Points Spending: AmEx and CSR have different airline partners you can transfer to. Look at the list to see what's worth it.

Points Earning: AmEx gives you 5x on airline tickets. CSR gives you 3x on travel/dining.

Uber Credit: AmEx has this, but it's per month ($15/month) and doesn't carry over. If you use Uber (or UberEats) at least once a month, this is worth it in terms of helping to "pay back" your annual fee.

Airline Credit: CSR is beter on this as it's $300 towards any travel. The AmEx credit is on only one airline, and only for certain charges, but sounds like you're getting the value from this.

Benefits: AmEx gives you gold status on Marriott and Hilton. Big benefit for me -- gotten plenty of value from free breakfasts and room upgrades. CSR has nothing like this.

Another thing I like about AmEx: if you travel internationally in business or premium economy, their International Airline Program gives discounts on certain airlines. I've saved hundreds on tickets from this.

How do I use each? AmEx for booking flights and hotels. CSR for "everyday" spending.[/quote]

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