J.P. Morgan Select Visa Signature
#31
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Originally Posted by ferrari_fan:18477483
Not sure if this was discussed already, but according to a thread on myfico JPM Select does not report to the CRAs.
#32
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#34
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Denver, CO
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Anybody have luck with using the chip (not mag strip) in France? In particular, unmanned stations? I just got the card thinking it was Chip and PIN, but due to my.......well.....stupidity, I didn't realize there was a different path of Chip and Signature.
#35
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#36
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: DL GM, SPG Gold, Hertz Gold, Amex Plat, JPM Select
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In London, I was able to purchase tickets and an Oyster card at an unmanned Underground kiosk, as well as successfully have it recognized as a chip&sig card at all manned POS around the city.
In Paris, I was able to purchase an 24-hour metro ticket at an unmanned kiosk in Paris Nord station. All manned POS systems recognized the card as chip&sig and the staff knew how to handle this type of card.
In Brussels, the unmanned metro kiosk rejected my card outright, never asking for a PIN. However, all manned POS systems correctly recognized the card as chip&sig and the staff knew how to handle this type of card.
In Amsterdam, an unmanned kiosk at a museum rejected my card outright, never asking for a PIN. However, all manned POS systems worked, and the staff knew how to handle a chip&sig card.
In Frankfurt, the unmanned DB kiosk rejected my card outright, never asking for a PIN. I did not have the opportunity to try this card at any museums or stores.
In Barcelona, the metro kiosk asked me for a PIN; pressing ENTER or typing in 0000 failed, but putting in my cash advance PIN (which I set-up before leaving) worked. The card worked correctly at all the museums I visited.
Still a mixed bag, but I was definitely better off with this card.
- Jason
#37
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 628
Thanks guys for the feedback. Sounds like it will handle the bulk of the situations, and anything that can avoid the "theater" that is getting the person to go dust off the mag strip reader and find someone in the store who knows how to use it, is fine by me.
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#38
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#39
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CLT
Posts: 495
Chip
I also recently returned from Europe, and the chip in the card worked for the Gatwick express train in London and the Barclay's Cycle Hire bike rentals. It was nice having the peace of mind of primary car rental insurance in Romania.
I can also confirm the credit line does not appear on any of my credit reports, which is nice, as we're applying for a loan, and the $5k or so of vacation expenses we put on the card won't show up and potentially interfere with our loan approval.
I can also confirm the credit line does not appear on any of my credit reports, which is nice, as we're applying for a loan, and the $5k or so of vacation expenses we put on the card won't show up and potentially interfere with our loan approval.
#40
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MFR
Posts: 327
I just verified that my JP Morgan Select account does not appear on my credit report. The inquiry at the time I applied for the card last year appears, but that is all.
I used the card in france this summer and there were a few occasions where it was not accepted (one fuel pump, one toll booth, and one ticket kiosk), but it was accepted at one unattended gas station and anywhere there was a human. I was surprised at how many UR points I earned!
I used the card in france this summer and there were a few occasions where it was not accepted (one fuel pump, one toll booth, and one ticket kiosk), but it was accepted at one unattended gas station and anywhere there was a human. I was surprised at how many UR points I earned!
#41
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: MUC
Posts: 144
Can not product-convert to no-fee
I've had this card for 11 months, and have only used it a half-dozen times or so. Originally, I converted a no-fee Chase card into the Select, and called customer service to go back.
Unfortunately, it appears as though product changes back to a no-fee card are not possible once you're in the "JP Morgan family" so I'm left with the $95 annual fee. Looks like I'm going to give up the card, since I now live in Europe and have a proper (free) EMV card, denominated in Euro with DKB (http://dkb.de).
The CSR did offer to transfer the credit limit to my Sapphire card though, for what that's worth...
Unfortunately, it appears as though product changes back to a no-fee card are not possible once you're in the "JP Morgan family" so I'm left with the $95 annual fee. Looks like I'm going to give up the card, since I now live in Europe and have a proper (free) EMV card, denominated in Euro with DKB (http://dkb.de).
The CSR did offer to transfer the credit limit to my Sapphire card though, for what that's worth...
#42
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, OR
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JP Morgan Select Visa and Chase Website
I have the JPM Select Visa and appreciate it most for the primary car rental coverage as well as the EMV chip. However, I noticed recently that Chase's website no longer lists the Select Visa among its card offerings as it used to. Only the JPM Palladium appears. Is the JPM Select no longer being offerred or promoted?
#43
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MFR
Posts: 327
Interesting. I am probably going to cancel the card before my annual fee hits next month, and plan to call Chase soon. I wonder if they will tell me anything about the future of the card.
It's a fine card; I originally got it because of the chip and I used it quite a bit during a trip to France this year and was very happy with it. But now I have a real chip and PIN card from the State Dept FCU, as well as a Chase Hyatt card with a chip, and most of my spend goes on either the SPG Amex or on meeting bonuses for new cards. I use the Amex rental car insurance.
So, since I don't need the card for any reason, I can't justify paying the annual fee. I've cashed out my UR points in anticipation of canceling.
It's a fine card; I originally got it because of the chip and I used it quite a bit during a trip to France this year and was very happy with it. But now I have a real chip and PIN card from the State Dept FCU, as well as a Chase Hyatt card with a chip, and most of my spend goes on either the SPG Amex or on meeting bonuses for new cards. I use the Amex rental car insurance.
So, since I don't need the card for any reason, I can't justify paying the annual fee. I've cashed out my UR points in anticipation of canceling.
#44
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I have the JPM Select Visa and appreciate it most for the primary car rental coverage as well as the EMV chip. However, I noticed recently that Chase's website no longer lists the Select Visa among its card offerings as it used to. Only the JPM Palladium appears. Is the JPM Select no longer being offerred or promoted?