We have covered the online bill paying service Plastiq several times here at Points With a Crew as a way to increase spend on credit cards. While generally I would not recommend paying Plastiq’s 2.5% fee in order to spend on cards, there are a few times where it can make sense. Plus, Plastiq is often running various promotions which bring your total cost down under 2.5%.
I believe the current promo if you sign up through my Plastiq link is that you get 500 fee-free dollars (FFDs) after paying $500. So in effect, you get $1000 in spend for $12.50 in fees. Again, that may not be the best option, but there are some scenarios where it could make sense.
What cards can you use for Plastiq
One of the common…