re: Credit Card Rewards and Points Discussion

Looks like a debatable topic.

You can call Chase and ask.

Flyertalk

There's another thread linked in that thread for more data points but calling Chase is probably faster.

Yes you can, I've done it

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I'll put well over 20k on CSP and they won't flinch.

I'm sure I'd have to put 100k on it to catch a second thought.

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I knew it was unlikely, but I also knew I would be on and off the phone in less than five minutes, so it was worth a shot

Can anyone give me some quick guidance on how to time my new SW credit cards for points for early in 2019. I’m going for a companion pass in 2019 (earn it in 2019 so that I can keep it in 2020). I plan on getting the 40,000 point bonus after spending $1,000 on a personal one and then getting 60,000 after spending $3,000 on a business one. I want to get the cards (or at least 1) this year for Christmas shopping but to get the bonus in 2020.

Let’s say I go for the business one. How long does it typically take to get approved and get the actual card? (Days, weeks, a month or two)?

Then when do you get the points? Let’s say I get the card in November and spend $3000 by December? So I get the points right when I pay? Do I get the points at the 3 month mark?

Thanks in advance!

Ya they did that change some time ago.

My wife just completed her Chase cycle this year and has 7 cards open with them. I'm geared up to hit them in early 2019 and then I'll shift to Amex and others. 4 year cycles aren't worth waiting on.

Plat puts out a 100k offer so I'd probably wait for that if you can manage to get it.

Rumor is Barclays Arrival will have a 70k ($700) bonus soon. Right now it's pretty high at 60k ($600).

Citi Premier has a big 60k bonus right now.

Of course many Chase cards like Ink Preferred are out there.

I did get a 125k new Starwood offer in the mail, so if that interests you be on the lookout. Of course that's post merger.

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Plat puts out a 100k offer so I'd probably wait for that if you can manage to get it.

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Just realized I cant get any Plat rewards since I got one previously... bummer

I did get off the phone earlier with Chase and they have re-issued my Reserve card after all of the bs they put me through. No sign up bonus, but they will be crediting me the annual fee.

Will likely look at hitting one of the cards you listed... Which of the ones you listed is best for flights or able to transfer to partners?

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How long ago is "previously"? Data supports that lifetime limitation didn't really mean lifetime.

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I think its been 3-4yrs now... But would hate to sign up only to find out later I was ineligible.

I’ll have to look at the CITI card, since I now won’t have a spend requirement on the CSR and they knocking down some of my annual for their frick up.

I wish there was something I could do with Southwest Points... I’ve got so many of them, there is no way I can travel that much.

CUR? I’ve got the chase sapphire reserve