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Credit Card Reviews by Dave Grossman

About the Author

I got "in the game" in 2003 and since then I've collected literally millions and millions of frequent flyer miles and hotel points. I've flown around the world in first class seats that would cost $29,000 using frequent flyer miles and a few bucks in tax. And I've stayed in some of the finest hotels - all for free! Several years ago, I realized many of my friends actually thought I was paying for these!! So I started sharing my tips. It's long been a passion, but when I hosted a session on Miles and Points at the South by Southwest festival, my love of the game intensified and this blog was born. Since then, I've written my book, MilesTalk: Live Your Wildest Travel Dreams Using Miles and Points (2nd Edition) - (author profile), give seminars on miles and points all over the world, and occasionally write for publications such as Frommer's and Forbes Advisor.

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Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$0

Bonus Offer

Get a $200 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval exclusively for Prime members

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

Earn unlimited 5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership

5x
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Estimated Rewards Value: 5%

Earn 5% cash back on travel booked through Chase Travel only; otherwise earn 1% cash back

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Estimated Rewards Value: 5%

Earn 5% cash back on travel booked through Chase Travel only; otherwise earn 1% cash back

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Hotels
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%

Earn 5% cash back on travel booked through Chase Travel only; otherwise earn 1% cash back

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Car Rentals
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
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Gas Stations
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
2x
Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%

Local transit and commuting (including rideshare)

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Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
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  • Earn unlimited 5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership
  • Offers extended warranty and purchase protection - great benefits for a shopping card
  • Earn 10% back or more on a rotating selection of products and categories at Amazon.com

Pros

  • Earn unlimited 5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership
  • Offers extended warranty and purchase protection - great benefits for a shopping card
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees

Cons

  • This card is pure cash back - you don't earn transferable points.
  • This wouldn't be an ideal card for someone without a Prime membership
Annual Fee: $0
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Transaction Fee:
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Score:
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Point
Value:
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When a card earns cash back, it has a value in our calculator of $0.01, just as you'd expect! 😉

APR: 19.49%-27.49% (Variable)
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Min Credit Score:
Excellent (800-850) *
Annual Fee:
$395

Bonus Offer

150,000 Miles once you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months from account opening

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

Only applies to bookings made via the Capital One Portal; Earn 2X otherwise.

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Estimated Rewards Value: 16%

Only applies to bookings made via the Capital One Portal; Earn 2X otherwise.

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Estimated Rewards Value: 16%

Only applies to bookings made via the Capital One Portal; Earn 2X otherwise.

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Estimated Rewards Value: 8%
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  • With a $300 annual travel credit and 10,000 miles (worth $100) each year at renewal, the credits you receive are actually worth more than the annual fee.
  • Free authorized user cards where the authorized user gets full airport lounge access of their own is unheard of.
  • No Preset Spending Limit; Earns Capital One Miles

Pros

  • The annual fee is more than covered by annual credits
  • Comes with access to Capital One lounges, Priority Pass lounges, Plaza Premium lounges - all with generous guest policies
  • Free authorized users also get the same airport lounge access benefits and Hertz status as the primary card holder
  • No Preset Spending Limit

Cons

  • The annual fee, while effectively negative $5 after credits, can feel like a lot.
  • Aside from bonus points for booking through Capital One travel, there are no bonus categories. Still, all eligible purchases do earn 2X miles per dollar spent which is great.
  • Points don't transfer to any domestic airlines, although you can use other partners to book domestic award tickets on domestic airlines.
Annual Fee: $395
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Transaction Fee:
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Score:
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Value:
$0.016

It's worth noting that some Capital One cards earn 2 miles per dollar on everything, making the 1.6 cent per mile value an understatement as you'd be earning a 3.2% yield on every day spend. However, this assumes you will learn how to utilize the Capital One airline and hotel transfer partners, most of which transfer 1:1. The minimum value is 1 cent when used to book travel in their portal or to  cover previously paid for travel, however, our calculator assumes you will use Capital One's air and hotel transfer partners when calculating a 1.6 cent per point value. We also have a Guide to Capital One Miles.

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Bonus Offer

Earn 170,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 1/17/2024. Terms apply.

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

At Hilton portfolio properties when you book direct with Hilton or the hotel. Otherwise, earn 3X points

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Estimated Rewards Value: 6%

U.S. gast stations

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Gas Stations
Estimated Rewards Value: 3%

U.S. dining, including takeout and delivery

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Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 3%

U.S. Supermarkets. * American Express defines a supermarket as offering a wide variety of food and household products such as meat, fresh produce, dairy, canned and packaged goods, household cleaners, pharmacy products and pet supplies. (Superstores, convenience stores and warehouse clubs are NOT considered supermarkets.)

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Groceries
Estimated Rewards Value: 3%

U.S. Online Retail Shopping

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Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
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  • Very high earn rate for all spend at Hilton properties (12X)
  • Comes with complimentary Hilton Gold elite status
  • Offers the ability to earn a valuable Free Night Reward with $15,000 in spend in a calendar year

Pros

  • If you stay at Hilton Hotels often, the 12X earn rate on Hilton Hotels will really add up.
  • Includes mid-tier Hilton Gold status, a way to spend to Diamond status
  • Spend your way to a Free Night Reward valid at almost any Hilton property in the world

Cons

  • The card only earns Hilton Honors points, so you would not be able to redeem them for stays at other hotel chains.
  • Earning a specific type of co-branded point, like Hilton Honors points, limits your redemption opportunities and your points balance may be worth less over time if the program changes how points are redeemed via a devaluation of the loyalty program.
  • The Free Night Reward available with this card requires $15,000 in annual (calendar year) spend
Annual Fee: $150
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Transaction Fee:
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Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.005

Since Hilton moved to a variable pricing model, on average you'll be offered roughly a 0.5 cent value per point. What is nice is that although the pricing is mostly variable, they still cap the "standard" redemption rate on all properties. With the 5th night free on all award stays and resort fees waived on award stays, it's very possible to well exceed this value - even getting 1-2 cents per point - when used wisely.

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Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business Card within the first three months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

Applies only at Hilton Honors hotels booked directly with Hilton; else earn 3X points per dollar.

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Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 3%
6x
Car Rentals
Estimated Rewards Value: 3%
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Gas Stations
Estimated Rewards Value: 3%
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Cellular Phone Service
Estimated Rewards Value: 3%
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Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 3%
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Shipping
Estimated Rewards Value: 3%
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  • Very high earn rate for all spend at Hilton properties (12X)
  • Comes with complimentary Hilton Gold elite status
  • Offers the ability to spend your way to up to two free nights at any Hilton property in the world

Pros

  • If you stay at Hilton Hotels often, the 12X earn rate on Hilton Hotels will really add up.
  • Comes with 10 Priority Pass airport lounge visits annually
  • Includes mid-tier Hilton Gold status, a way to spend to Diamond status, and you can spend your way to up to two free nights at any Hilton property in the world.

Cons

  • The card only earns Hilton Honors points, so you would not be able to redeem them for stays at other hotel chains.
  • Earning a specific type of co-branded point, like Hilton Honors points, limits your redemption opportunities and your points balance may be worth less over time if the program changes how points are redeemed.
  • The 10 Priority Pass visits that come with the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card are not valid at airport restaurants that otherwise participate in the Priority Pass program as all Priority Passes offered by American Express exclude this benefit.
Annual Fee: $95
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Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.005

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APR: 20.99%-29.99% (Variable)
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None at this time

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  • 12 month 0% Intro APR offer on purchases
  • 21 month 0% Intro APR on balance transfers
  • No annual fee

Pros

  • 12 month 0% Intro APR offer on purchases
  • 21 month 0% Intro APR on balance transfers
  • No annual fee

Cons

  • No rewards are earned for spend
  • Few card benefits beyond the 0% Intro APR offers
  • 3% foreign transaction fee
Annual Fee: $0
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Transaction Fee:
3%
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Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.01

When a card earns cash back, it has a value in our calculator of $0.01, just as you'd expect! 😉

APR: 0 % Intro APR (on purchases for 12 months, 18.24%-28.99% thereafter)
APR: 0% Intro APR (on balance transfers for 21 months, 18.24%-28.99% thereafter)
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Bonus Offer

Earn 60,000 bonus Membership Rewards points when you spend $6,000 in 6 months. Terms apply.

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

4X Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on U.S. Supermarkets* (up to $25,000 a year; 1X thereafter)

4x
Groceries
Estimated Rewards Value: 6.8%

At restaurants worldwide and on takeout delivery within the U,S.

4x
Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 6.8%

Booked directly with the airline or via AmexTravel.com

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Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 5.1%
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  • Amazing Membership Rewards earn rate for spend on dining and at supermarkets as well as airfare
  • No Preset Spending Limit
  • You can choose the traditional American Express Gold Card color or the unique Rose Gold

Pros

  • For a pure combination of spending on dining, groceries, and airfare, the American Express Gold card is unmatched
  • Although the annual fee seems high, all but $10 can be offset by using available monthly statement credits
  • Earns valuable American Express Membership rewards points and card membership includes the highly regarded American Express customer service

Cons

  • The annual fee of $250, despite the statement credits that can offset it, is steep for some
  • Bonus categories are limited to just three
  • Car rental CDW coverage is secondary to your own auto insurance
Annual Fee: $250
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Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.017

Instant Transfers as well as solid transfer partners. The value would go up if they had any hotel partners with a fair exchange rate. ANA (an exception to instant transfers), Virgin, Air Canada and Avianca are top airline partners for maximizing your points. They can also transfer to Delta if you wish and while the rates aren't ideal, they can transfer to Marriott and Hilton as well.  ANA provides almost unbeatable value for booking a Round the World flight all in Business Class. The stated value also assumes you will take advantage of transfer partners rather than book via their booking portal, where they are only worth between 1 and 1.5 cents. We've also created a Guide to American Express Membership Rewards.

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None

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  • No preset spending limit
  • Choose between cash back or extended payment terms of 60 days
  • Solid benefits for items purchased with your card

Pros

  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Choose each statement cycle between cash back or extended payment terms of 60 days
  • No preset spending limit

Cons

  • Car rental CDW benefit is secondary
  • High annual fee
  • Other cards earn higher rewards (although without the 60 day payment option)
Annual Fee: $250
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Transaction Fee:
0%
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Score:
Good (670-739) *
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Value:
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Fair (580-669) *
Annual Fee:
$0

Bonus Offer

$200 in the form of 20,000 bonus ThankYou points when you spend $1,500 within 6 months

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

5x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
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Transit
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
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Car Rentals
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
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Gas Stations
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
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Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
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Hotels
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
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Gym Memberships
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
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Streaming Services
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
5x
Drugstores
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
5x
Entertainment (Concerts / Shows / Movies)
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
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Groceries
Estimated Rewards Value: 5%
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  • The Citi Custom Cash rewards you with 5% cash back on your top spending category each month, on up to $500, from a broad range of selected categories.
  • The only credit card to offer 5% on home improvement stores.
  • The Citi Custom Cash card pairs well with a Citi Double Cash card, Citi Premier, or both!

Pros

  • 5% is the highest possible reward for many of the Custom Cash Card's bonus categories
  • No annual fee
  • Includes very rare bonus categories, like home improvement stores

Cons

  • With the Citi Custom Cash, your 5X earnings are capped at $500 per statement cycle on your top spend category each billing period
  • Has a fairly low bonus offer, although not too bad for a no-annual fee credit card
  • Charges a foreign transaction fee
Annual Fee: $0
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Transaction Fee:
3%
Min Credit
Score:
Fair (580-669) *
Point
Value:
$0.01-$0.016

If you have a Citi Premier card or a legacy Citi Prestige card, you can transfer your points to Citi's full range of airline and hotel partners. Other ThankYou points-earning cards can be pooled with your Premier or Prestige to unlock airline and hotel program transfers. We calculate that you can get an average of 1.6 cents per point when redeeming this way. If you have any other Citi ThankYou point cards and do not have a Premier or Prestige, then your ThankYou points are worth 1 cent each.

APR: 0 % Intro APR (on purchases for 15 months, 19.24%-29.24% thereafter)
APR: 0% Intro APR (on balance transfers for 15 months, 19.24%-29.24% thereafter)
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Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$0

Bonus Offer

Earn 30,000 United MileagePlus Miles after spending $1,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account. Offer ends January 24, 2024. 

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

Applies only to United purchases. Otherwise, earn 1X

2x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.4%
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Transit
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.4%
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Gas Stations
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.4%
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  • No annual fee card
  • Expanded "Saver" economy award availability
  • A wide range of trip and purchase protections and benefits

Pros

  • No Annual Fee
  • Expanded "Saver" economy award availability
  • A wide range of trip and purchase protections and benefits

Cons

  • No free checked bags or priority boarding
  • Does not provide the "upgrades on award ticket" benefit of the other United credit cards
  • Mileage rate is not as good as many other cards and miles earned are only good in the United MileagePlus program
Annual Fee: $0
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Transaction Fee:
0%
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Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.012

They have a similar network to AA in terms of reach via the Star Alliance and also (unlike Delta) allow for booking First Class international awards in the Star Alliance network, but they charge noticeably more for Partner Awards and the rates keep (stealthily) rising. United partner Lufthansa tends to have good availability to Europe making it somewhat easier to use to Europe than American, which relies heavily on British Airways and BA charges incredibly steep surcharges on those awards.

APR: 0 % Intro APR (on purchases for 12 months, 21.99%-28.99% thereafter)
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transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: Dave Grossman
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United Club℠ Infinite Card

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Min Credit Score:
Excellent (800-850) *
Annual Fee:
$525

Bonus Offer

Earn 90,000 United MileagePlus Miles after you spend $5,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account. Offer ends January 24, 2024.  

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

4x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 4.8%
2x
Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.4%
1x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.2%
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  • United Club membership for less than the cost of buying United Club membership, covering the annual fee and then some!
  • An absolute ton of benefits, from Premier Access treatment to top tier Avis elite status and IHG Platinum status, and Primary CDW.
  • Great shopping protections, including Return Protection on top of Extended Warranty and Purchase Protection.

Pros

  • Get United Club membership for less than the cost of buying United Club membership, covering the annual fee cost and then some!
  • A ton of shopping protections, from Return Protection to Extended Warranty and Purchase Protection.
  • Tons of additional benefits, from Premier Access treatment to top tier Avis elite status and IHG Platinum status, and Primary CDW.

Cons

  • High annual fee
  • Airport lounge access is limited to United Clubs and does not include any other lounges
  • Miles earned are limited to use in the United MileagePlus program
Annual Fee: $525
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Excellent (800-850) *
Point
Value:
$0.012

They have a similar network to AA in terms of reach via the Star Alliance and also (unlike Delta) allow for booking First Class international awards in the Star Alliance network, but they charge noticeably more for Partner Awards and the rates keep (stealthily) rising. United partner Lufthansa tends to have good availability to Europe making it somewhat easier to use to Europe than American, which relies heavily on British Airways and BA charges incredibly steep surcharges on those awards.

APR: 21.99%-28.99% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: Dave Grossman
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Last Updated: November 30, 2023
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