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IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
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IHG Rewards Visa/MC, currently 60K, possibly 80K, pts
Feb 23, 2014, 12:33 am
#1546
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
12 months from CLOSE of your previous card. Given most do not cancel an AMEX card in the first 3 months, but more like between 9 to 12 months, it becomes a close to 24 months lapse in reality.
I prefer to compare the 2 on an Application date basis so both are on the same page.
Chase is 24 months from previous application of which you receive a bonus. The language is found in the Denial Postcards that are sent to cardholders on why their bonuses were denied, as reported more than once by those who care to report their experiences, as well as proven by data points on success in getting bonus again when applied on the 25 to 26th month mark.
I prefer to compare the 2 on an Application date basis so both are on the same page.
Chase is 24 months from previous application of which you receive a bonus. The language is found in the Denial Postcards that are sent to cardholders on why their bonuses were denied, as reported more than once by those who care to report their experiences, as well as proven by data points on success in getting bonus again when applied on the 25 to 26th month mark.
Feb 23, 2014, 12:54 am
#1547
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,017
12 months from CLOSE of your previous card. Given most do not cancel an AMEX card in the first 3 months, but more like between 9 to 12 months, it becomes a close to 24 months lapse in reality.
I prefer to compare the 2 on an Application date basis so both are on the same page.
Chase is 24 months from previous application of which you receive a bonus. The language is found in the Denial Postcards that are sent to cardholders on why their bonuses were denied, as reported more than once by those who care to report their experiences, as well as proven by data points on success in getting bonus again when applied on the 25 to 26th month mark.
I prefer to compare the 2 on an Application date basis so both are on the same page.
Chase is 24 months from previous application of which you receive a bonus. The language is found in the Denial Postcards that are sent to cardholders on why their bonuses were denied, as reported more than once by those who care to report their experiences, as well as proven by data points on success in getting bonus again when applied on the 25 to 26th month mark.
Also - for those that were accepted for this IHG card, do you know how long it took to receive the card in the mail?
Feb 23, 2014, 9:35 am
#1548
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: UA GS, Avis CHM, Marriott & SPG & PC Plat., Hyatt & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,547
Feb 23, 2014, 9:37 am
#1549
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,617
I know the website states that you'll be upgraded to PLT status "6-8 weeks" after approval, but does anyone have any markers for how long it really takes?
Are they true to their word, or are there any chances of the PLT status coming through earlier?
Are they true to their word, or are there any chances of the PLT status coming through earlier?
Feb 23, 2014, 3:17 pm
#1550
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,017
Thank you! I can't believe I missed that... I did look back a few pages. Getting old ;-)
Feb 23, 2014, 3:31 pm
#1551
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Rochester, MN
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton HHonors Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,830
My whole process took about 1 month, bonus pts plus status.
Feb 23, 2014, 4:54 pm
#1552
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 3,677
Chase is 24 months from previous application of which you receive a bonus. The language is found in the Denial Postcards that are sent to cardholders on why their bonuses were denied, as reported more than once by those who care to report their experiences, as well as proven by data points on success in getting bonus again when applied on the 25 to 26th month mark.
If the first app was 25 months ago, and that card is still open, can I cancel it today, and reapply tomorrow? Or is there also some minimum time between canceling and reapplying?
Feb 23, 2014, 8:20 pm
#1553
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,617
Feb 24, 2014, 2:20 am
#1554
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 920
I could have sworn that I read someone called Chase to speed up the Plat status after meeting the spend. I will need to have plat status before the 20 of March in order to apply for Hyatt Diamond challenge. Anybody have experience calling in to speed up plat status?
Feb 24, 2014, 7:26 am
#1555
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,617
I don't think meeting the spend is a prerequisite for status upgrade, so is there any chance that calling right away could help? I would like to have the status more quickly, but I don't want to be ridiculous.
Feb 24, 2014, 2:24 pm
#1556
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 3,677
So since "Chase is 24 months from previous application", then does it matter at all when the first card was canceled?
If the first app was 25 months ago, and that card is still open, can I cancel it today, and reapply tomorrow? Or is there also some minimum time between canceling and reapplying?
If the first app was 25 months ago, and that card is still open, can I cancel it today, and reapply tomorrow? Or is there also some minimum time between canceling and reapplying?
"a reasonable guess is that an interval of 24 months from the first application to the second application and 12 to 18 months from the first cancellation to the second application should suffice".
Which is what I needed to know, I'm good to go for a second app with Chase.
Feb 24, 2014, 2:34 pm
#1557
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 406
GOOD LUCK!
Feb 24, 2014, 2:48 pm
#1558
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 22
Data point:
Applied with the link on this thread & instantly approved January 10. Met the spending requirement in ~3 weeks. Received Platinum Status January 29. Got the 80,000 points today (February 24).
Applied with the link on this thread & instantly approved January 10. Met the spending requirement in ~3 weeks. Received Platinum Status January 29. Got the 80,000 points today (February 24).
Feb 24, 2014, 6:01 pm
#1559
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 69
Data Point:
My wife and I applied on 2/2/14
Cards in hand 2/10/14
I emailed on 2/4/14 and asked my Platinum status be upgraded sooner as I had IHG stays in the coming days, never got a reply but I was platinum on 2/15 and my wife is still at Gold.
My wife and I applied on 2/2/14
Cards in hand 2/10/14
I emailed on 2/4/14 and asked my Platinum status be upgraded sooner as I had IHG stays in the coming days, never got a reply but I was platinum on 2/15 and my wife is still at Gold.
Feb 24, 2014, 6:47 pm
#1560
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Spring, Tx
Posts: 10
80000 IHG Application
Hello, can you please let me know if this link is still valid? Thank you