Wow... the offers keep getting better on that card... that $100 more than covers the cost for the first year! As per keeping the card active with spend... use it to pay for food, gas, utilities, and of course any travel.
Best benefits are when used for Amtrak purchases... including food in the cafe car for 20% discount.
After enjoying this card for several years now, two good things I can say... it maximizes point gain, and the upgrade and lounge access features are a plus. Top illustration below:
But have found that using points for hotels and cars are poor. Bottom illustration below:
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