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re: Credit Card Rewards and Points Discussion

Posted on 11/19/16 at 8:49 pm to
Posted by GenesChin
The Promise Land
Member since Feb 2012
37852 posts
Posted on 11/19/16 at 8:49 pm to
I have only had one chargeback in 6 years of owning CCs. Man you've really are getting shafted


You could stick with Chase for business purposes then use Amex for personally spending.

Your personal spending is like Bill Gates finding a $5 bill in terms of rewards earnings. still get chase value from business spend then Amex benefits for personal
This post was edited on 11/19/16 at 8:52 pm
Posted by NoSaint
Member since Jun 2011
12680 posts
Posted on 11/20/16 at 9:08 pm to
So if I apply for the CSR now can I get the $300 for 2016 and then again in 2017?
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
32839 posts
Posted on 11/20/16 at 10:12 pm to
quote:

So if I apply for the CSR now can I get the $300 for 2016 and then again in 2017?


Yes.
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
82199 posts
Posted on 11/20/16 at 11:15 pm to
What would yall do to finish off the $300 2016 travel spend since the year is winding down? I guess a gift card from an airline is about the only option?
Posted by dabigfella
Member since Mar 2016
6687 posts
Posted on 11/20/16 at 11:26 pm to
I didnt even get a chance to choose with mine, it used it up on all my ubers and parking fees
Posted by AndyJ
Member since Jul 2008
3590 posts
Posted on 11/21/16 at 4:37 am to
But you have to use it by your December statement which would could come at any point between Dec 1 and Dec 31. So get moving.
Posted by NoSaint
Member since Jun 2011
12680 posts
Posted on 11/21/16 at 8:46 am to
quote:

But you have to use it by your December statement which would could come at any point between Dec 1 and Dec 31. So get moving.




i actually just did it and then called to confirm after approval and they gave Dec 20, so a full month to use it. Perfect!
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
82199 posts
Posted on 11/21/16 at 10:00 am to
Yea I don't use Uber for anything nor ever pay for parking so I'm struggling here to get the full $300 credit
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
32839 posts
Posted on 11/21/16 at 10:20 am to
quote:

Yea I don't use Uber for anything nor ever pay for parking so I'm struggling here to get the full $300 credit


On such short notice, an airline/hotel gift card is likely your best bet, as you've already mentioned. I burned through my $300 very quickly and naturally, so it wasn't an issue for me.
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
82199 posts
Posted on 11/21/16 at 11:12 am to
Is there a way to see how much travel credit I have left? I'm probably going to buy a Marriott gift card
Posted by Azazello
Member since Sep 2011
3231 posts
Posted on 11/21/16 at 11:40 am to
quote:

Is there a way to see how much travel credit I have left?


This. Anyone know?
Posted by Big Saint
Houston
Member since May 2009
1464 posts
Posted on 11/21/16 at 1:13 pm to
quote:

Is there a way to see how much travel credit I have left?


I believe you can see it if you click your Ultimate Rewards link once inside your Chase account.
Posted by dabigfella
Member since Mar 2016
6687 posts
Posted on 11/21/16 at 4:42 pm to
Hey Gene, what are the pros/cons of the Platinum Amex vs The Sapphire Reserve? I spoke with Amex on the phone and since I never had the business platinum and only the personal platinum, if I do apply for the business platinum i can get the 100k point sign up bonus after $10k in 3 months. The amex lounges are hands down the best and the food and drinks are amazing and I remember the one in miami had free massages and manicures for the wife too.

Obviously sapphire reserve has 3x points on dining which is huge for me, but all other perks rolled into one, if you had to choose 1 card, both being $450/year why one or the other. I know lots of businesses dont take amex, but for me, my biggest expenses are at SAMs and they do take it now so thats not a problem for me. I was waiting I knew they'd put in an offer to compete with the CSR and it seems like they did. I also like the new 1.5x points on all charges over $5k bc I do indeed spend north of that often on the card for work.
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
32839 posts
Posted on 11/22/16 at 9:18 am to
quote:

I believe you can see it if you click your Ultimate Rewards link once inside your Chase account.


Accurate. Go into UR and click on your CSR. You should see a nifty little wheel on the right saying how much of your travel credit you've used this year.
Posted by DaBeerz
Member since Sep 2004
18309 posts
Posted on 11/22/16 at 9:58 am to
Do you have to meet the 4K spend on CSR before you can get 300$ credit? I just got approved and want to get credit before new year.
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
32839 posts
Posted on 11/22/16 at 10:33 am to
quote:

Do you have to meet the 4K spend on CSR before you can get 300$ credit? I just got approved and want to get credit before new year.


It's my understanding that the sign up bonus (4k spend for 100k points) is utterly unrelated to the annual benefit of $300 of travel credit.
Posted by NoSaint
Member since Jun 2011
12680 posts
Posted on 11/22/16 at 12:02 pm to
quote:

It's my understanding that the sign up bonus (4k spend for 100k points) is utterly unrelated to the annual benefit of $300 of travel credit.


the person on the phone yesterday told me simply that the $300 would be in 2016 credit if spent by my statement closing 12/20... if he neglected to tell me that it would need to be $4,300 by then, id be pretty annoyed.

the more realistic question (which isnt a big deal) is does that $300 (or i guess $600 for those signing up now and spending in Jan/Feb too) count towards the $4k spend.
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
82199 posts
Posted on 11/22/16 at 3:29 pm to
Travel credit has nothing to do with your $4k signup bonus spend
Posted by HollierThanThou
Member since Jan 2012
6273 posts
Posted on 11/22/16 at 3:40 pm to
quote:

Do you have to meet the 4K spend on CSR before you can get 300$ credit? I just got approved and want to get credit before new year.



No, you get the $300 to use immediately. (if you were going to spend on travel anyway, it helps offset the $450 fee on the first statement)
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
38283 posts
Posted on 11/22/16 at 4:14 pm to
quote:

Travel credit has nothing to do with your $4k signup bonus spend


I'll take this one step further. The benefits of a credit card have nothing to do with the initial spend to get points/miles. You have the benefits whether you do or don't meet the initial spend.
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