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Best credit card perks?

Currently I funnel all purchases through a Bank of America VISA to get 1.25% (1% if you cash out under $300) back and pay it off at the end of each month (otherwise 1% isn't fighting the tide).

Given I'm not spending differently this is free money. I assume it works by helping people drown themselves in debt by removing some guilt of getting themselves there.

What credit cards do you guys (ab)use for their perks?

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Sky miles seems to be the best ROI for credit card signups. Ironically though, I've yet to use any of my miles yet but got some 200k+ banked. Flyertalk is a great forum for that.

Otherwise, Chase Freedom regularly has 5% on certain categories. Discover also does 5% but less people accept Discover.
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I use my Capital One Rewards card, to get 1-2% back in Miles (can redeem for any travel-related purchase)

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