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re: Credit Card Rewards and Points Discussion
Posted on 8/23/18 at 9:24 pm to Croacka
Posted on 8/23/18 at 9:24 pm to Croacka
Like Croaka mentioned, since recent Wanna Get Away Fare changes it's usually better math to call and book through Chase UR points because you get SWRR points for the flight. But if you have a decent chance of changing/cancelling the flight or don't feel like waiting on the phone it's mostly a wash.
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Posted on 8/23/18 at 10:09 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
PSA for Ink cardholders: OD is doing another card deal. This time its MCs with $15 off purchase of $300. But the glitch with your rewards no. gives an extra $15 off at some stores. Only bad thing is liquidating MCs aren't as easy as the VCs.
ETA Looks like the glitch deal is dead and OD fixed the glitch. I hit them pretty good the last 2 days and even got $45 off at Denham Springs OD.
Total haul this last month is right at 100k UR.
ETA Looks like the glitch deal is dead and OD fixed the glitch. I hit them pretty good the last 2 days and even got $45 off at Denham Springs OD.
Total haul this last month is right at 100k UR. This post was edited on 8/24/18 at 9:02 am
Posted on 8/24/18 at 8:01 am to Teddy Ruxpin
I have chase UR with sapphire reserve and I fly southwest all the time.
Sometimes if the ticket is really cheap I’ll just pay cash, other times I’ll just transfer the points from UR to RR.
Haven’t phoned in a SW reservation to UR yet.
Sometimes if the ticket is really cheap I’ll just pay cash, other times I’ll just transfer the points from UR to RR.
Haven’t phoned in a SW reservation to UR yet.
Posted on 8/24/18 at 8:59 am to 632627
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I have chase UR with sapphire reserve and I fly southwest all the time.
Sometimes if the ticket is really cheap I’ll just pay cash, other times I’ll just transfer the points from UR to RR.
Haven’t phoned in a SW reservation to UR yet.
I thought you cannot purchase Southwest tickets anywhere besides SW's website. I'm a dumbass. Tough week at work
But ya, that would be the way to go if you use them for sure since they are roughly worth 1.4 to 1.6 cents per point when transferred to RR and worth 1.5 cents used through UR portal to buy tthe flight straight up and earn miles for the flight.
I've never transferred UR to RR in large amounts to even make the mistake to begin with and always paid cash.
This post was edited on 8/24/18 at 9:05 am
Posted on 8/24/18 at 9:30 am to Teddy Ruxpin
Speaking of SW & RR, check your accounts for the recent email promo (targeted) that gives you 3k RR points for 3 months of email and 6k if you get the emails for 6 months. LINK My junk email will be getting bombarded i'm sure
Posted on 8/24/18 at 9:51 am to fatboydave
My wife got the offer and I didn't when I checked a week or so ago. What BS. I bet I was somehow already signed up or something.
ETA: I was. I unsubscribed to see if I could goad it to give me the promotion.
ETA: I was. I unsubscribed to see if I could goad it to give me the promotion.
This post was edited on 8/24/18 at 9:54 am
Posted on 8/24/18 at 12:37 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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My wife got the offer and I didn't
Just the opposite. I got it and she and my kids didn't.
Posted on 8/26/18 at 4:04 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Anybody with thoughts on UR now being transferable to JetBlue?
Posted on 8/26/18 at 5:12 pm to metallica81788
Looks like Southwest where you'll be better off paying cash/pay with points than transferring, but always good to have a way to keep points from expiring.
Posted on 8/26/18 at 7:01 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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Looks like Southwest where you'll be better off paying cash/pay with points than transferring, but always good to have a way to keep points from expiring.
I had the same thought.
It's always disappointing for me when Chase adds a transfer program that calculates "awards" based on dollar value of the ticket/room/etc. I've found it's almost always better for me to just book at 1.5.
Posted on 8/27/18 at 8:42 pm to metallica81788
i researched jetblue (and virgin atlantic) due* to the membership rewards bonus things...their alliances and partnerships
i found nada worthwhile.
at least for someone flying from the state of texas
i found nada worthwhile.
at least for someone flying from the state of texas
This post was edited on 8/28/18 at 1:52 pm
Posted on 8/28/18 at 7:59 am to Teddy Ruxpin
Chase bonus waiting period goes from 24 months to 48 months
It was only a matter of time. CSR is not a card I planned to churn but it’s just a bad trend in general.
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Now, the issuer has quietly updated its offer terms to extend that period on applications for the Chase Sapphire Reserve to once every 48 months, instead of the previous 24 months, and on some instances of the Chase Sapphire Preferred application as well.
It was only a matter of time. CSR is not a card I planned to churn but it’s just a bad trend in general.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 9:01 am to Croacka
speaking of churning..
does anyone use plastiq to pay rent/mortages, etc?
considering points can be worth up to $.28 on 1st class long hauls...that 2.5% charge for plastiq isnt looking too bad
does anyone use plastiq to pay rent/mortages, etc?
considering points can be worth up to $.28 on 1st class long hauls...that 2.5% charge for plastiq isnt looking too bad
Posted on 8/28/18 at 10:24 am to mrgreenpants
The 2.5% is too high for me, but I do use my Amex BB+ to pay my taxes online at 1.87% which works out to a profit and a good chunk of easy points.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 12:12 pm to mrgreenpants
It was worth it when a multiplier attached to it, like when it coded as Lodging for 3x travel on Reserve.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 12:14 pm to Croacka
Ya, bummer news.
They are pushing me to really forget about 5/24 and really hammer other banks. I was pretty much done with my second round through Chase so I can just keep those open for regular expenses.
The economy is doing well. When things turn South again the deals will come back.
They are pushing me to really forget about 5/24 and really hammer other banks. I was pretty much done with my second round through Chase so I can just keep those open for regular expenses.
The economy is doing well. When things turn South again the deals will come back.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:42 am to Teddy Ruxpin
That 48 mo. change coming right at the 2 year mark will spoil many plans to ditch and re-up the CSR. 
Hope this isn't a sign of things to come!
Hope this isn't a sign of things to come!
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:36 am to fatboydave
Maybe someone can clarify - is this new 48mo rule only for the CSR (if you've had it previously)? Next month will be 2yrs that I've had the CSP and I never had a CSR. I was planning to ditch the CSP and get the CSR soon. Is that still possible or does this apply to having either sapphire card?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 10:14 am to speckledawg
Posted on 8/29/18 at 12:56 pm to fatboydave
Is this a good deal?
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