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    Default Using the Citi Forward for purchases on Amazon

    Since Amazon is a bookstore, would I be getting five points per dollar even if I purchase a non-book item (video game, TV, CDs, etc.)? What about MP3 downloads?
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    Absolutely. I only use my forward card on amazon. Boots, electronics, DVDs, books, clothes all count for 5x points because amazon.com is listed as a bookstore. Same as apps for android phones on amazon, those are considered purchases made from a record store which also gets 5x
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    Visa: Citi Forward (5x pts on restaurants), Capital One Journey (1.25% cash back), BofA AAA (5% on gas)
    Discover: Discover More (5% rotating categories)
    Mastercard: Best Buy (4% at best buy), Chase Freedom (5% rotating categories)
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    I think I'm going to apply for this card in a few months. Is Citi generous with the limits on this card?
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    Kroger 123 Rewards Visa, Ascend FCU Platinum Visa (1% back), Penfed Platinum Cash Rewards Visa (5% on Gas)
    BofA Cash Reward Platinum Plus (1% on everything, 2%on groceries, 3% on gas), Penfed Platinum Rewards Visa ( 5 points on gas, 3 points on groceries, 1 point on everything else)


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    Amex: Gold Card, BofA Accelerated Cash Rewards (1.5% on everything)

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    Got mine Sept 10 with a 3500 Cl. By June 11 they had increased it to 6700.
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    Visa: Citi Forward (5x pts on restaurants), Capital One Journey (1.25% cash back), BofA AAA (5% on gas)
    Discover: Discover More (5% rotating categories)
    Mastercard: Best Buy (4% at best buy), Chase Freedom (5% rotating categories)
    American Express: Zync
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    Question using citi forward on amazon

    many of our purchases on amazon are for pricey 'subscribe and save' supplements that are auto shipped monthly. would these qualify for the 5% citi forward rewards? thank you.
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    Most likely your purchases will receive the 5x points per dollar spent. However it depends on what you use your points toward to maxamize your savings. if you use them toward certain gift cards then you will receive 5%, if its cash back its more like 3.5%
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    Visa: Citi Forward (5x pts on restaurants), Capital One Journey (1.25% cash back), BofA AAA (5% on gas)
    Discover: Discover More (5% rotating categories)
    Mastercard: Best Buy (4% at best buy), Chase Freedom (5% rotating categories)
    American Express: Zync
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    Spoke with a Citi rep today. She said the 5 points with Amazon is a promotional offer that will be ending at some point.
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