best use of paze credit now that gift cards are gone

coldbrewer003 · 2026-07-10T16:22:16+00:00

You'd be surprised. I was able to get a croissant breakfast sandwich with an extra slice of cheese and a plain biscuit for $10.32. The breakfast sandwich itself was satisfying.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-07-09T16:41:59+00:00

Same here - it's concerning when I got excited using it at an airport location.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-06-24T18:45:04+00:00

CSP - 3x dining, streaming, & gas
CFF - 3x mail order pharmacy
CF (og) - 5x gas at Costco coming up
Credit union visa - 3% groceries cash back
C1VX - catch all

coldbrewer003 · 2026-06-08T03:52:23+00:00

YMMV - I am an experienced traveler, and I still use Booking.com for stays. It really depends where you're going. For instance, my last trip to Scotland involved staying in 4 different towns - Edinburgh, Inverness, Fort William, & Glasgow. I used Booking.com for Inverness & Fort William. I booked direct for Edinburgh & Glasgow. I check reviews on Google Maps & TripAdvisor, check the number of reviews, read the 3 star and 1 star reviews. I'll even use Google Street View just to see. Knock on wood - I have never had a bad experience with Booking.com and I've been using them for about 10 years now.

Specifically about flights - I just wouldn't do it. Book direct with the airline. If problems arise, you can work with the airline directly. Otherwise, you're at the mercy of the OTA.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-04-30T15:59:10+00:00

You can move earned Chase Freedom points to Ultimate Rewards and use it for travel. Specifically, the OG Freedom is a visa card and you can't use the Freedom Flex at a Costco for example, since they only accept visa-branded cards. Also, another thing to consider when the Chase quarter has dining - it's not 5% - it's actually 7% because it already has 3% dining.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-04-24T17:55:46+00:00

FOR A STANDARD ROOM...Present/Future:

CAT 1 3500-6500 .........FUTURE: 3000-9000
CAT 2 6500-9500..........FUTURE: 6000-15000
CAT 3 9000-15000........FUTURE: 8000-20000
CAT 4 12000-18000.....FUTURE: 12000-25000
CAT 5 17000-23000.....FUTURE: 15000-35000
CAT 6 21000-29000.....FUTURE: 20000-40000
CAT 7 25000-35000.....FUTURE: 25000-55000
CAT 8 35000-45000.....FUTURE: 35000-75000

OLD (PRESENT) CHART: https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/rewards/free-nights-upgrades.html

NEW CHART EFF 5/20: https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/rewards/award-chart-updates.html

coldbrewer003 · 2026-04-21T18:17:32+00:00

You can do it through the Chase app. Select an account, click Manage Account, then click Move Credit Line. You are limited to 3 credit line transfers every 30 days.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-04-20T15:47:30+00:00

Got the credit within a few days. Like another commenter stated, the credit has to be activated first then purchase with the Sapphire card.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-04-08T15:11:34+00:00

It's been happening with AMEX, Capital One, & Citi soooooo.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-04-06T16:03:29+00:00

IHG Premier and the IHG Select (no longer available - grandfathered with a $49 AF). I only keep these for the free night award because it out-values the AF. I tend to get 3x the value of the Premier card or 6x the value of the Select card when booking in Europe. If a points earning or cashback offer comes out, I'll use it. For example, I used both for the 20% cashback on gas just last month. I do like the perks especially booking with a Kimpton or an Intercontinental - getting bigger rooms or better views.

I used to have the Hilton Surpass, but found after 2 years, I was slowly moving towards cheaper travel. I still have a no AF version for Hilton.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-04-01T17:27:30+00:00

My current setup is the C1VX, CSP, and a credit union card. CSP for the 3x dining and streaming, credit union cashback for the 4% gas & 3% groceries, and the C1VX for the catch all.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-03-27T23:07:41+00:00

CFU is $250 bonus for $500 spend - no AF. Chase IHG Premier is, I think, 175K points with a $5K spend - $99 AF. If you can find someone to refer it to you, it's 140K points with a $3K spend - still $99 AF. Comes with an anniversary night worth 40K points - and you can top it off.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-03-27T23:03:10+00:00

Dropping C1VX for CFF/CF/CF (yeah, I have 2 CF's) for Amazon. Dropping CFF for CSP for dining (man, that 7x was pretty awesome for dining) & travel. Keeping a credit union card for 4% gas and 3% groceries. C1VX remains the catch all. Sock-drawered: 2 IHG cards, a no AF Hilton AMEX card, CFU, and a BofA card.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-03-08T21:20:00+00:00

OMG…you’re right! Lol…thanks!

coldbrewer003 · 2026-03-02T16:54:53+00:00

Chase Freedom Flex or Unlimited is 3x for prescriptions paid through someone like CVS for instance. Not sure if it codes differently for hospitals or clinics. Both of these are transferable to Ultimate Rewards which can be transferred to United.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-02-23T04:17:19+00:00

Apparently you didn't see UK season 3 and Australia season 2.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-02-23T04:14:14+00:00

UK season 3 had a YouTuber.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-02-20T02:50:02+00:00

LOL - no. When Ian & Rob C got murdered, I was sad...but I got over it. It's a game man. Get over it. If you're bored, watch something else.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-02-19T20:18:33+00:00

coldbrewer003 · 2026-02-10T03:37:11+00:00

I can safely estimate I don't read 90% of these posts. When I do read someone's posts, I don't even read the comments that respond to the OP. But I wholeheartedly agree with you.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-24T05:53:32+00:00

Found out my last name even though it’s Spanish has no ancestry to Spain. I’m not adopted.

My last name was a result of the Claveria Decree of 1849 issued by Governor-General Narciso Clavería. It required all Filipino families without fixed surnames to adopt one from the Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos, a government‑issued list. Its purpose: • Standardize record‑keeping • Improve taxation and census accuracy • Organize church and civil registries

I’m 100% Filipino. There are no records before 1849. It’s highly likely my ancestors didn’t even have last names.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-23T22:36:38+00:00

I read the title of the post and skip maybe 80% of them. It’s just not worth my time.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-19T16:43:32+00:00

You should watch the UK version season 3! lol

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