Mar 23, 2014, 5:16 pm
Last edit by: StartinSanDiego
08/18/2015 This thread is now archived. Please continue the discussion here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/1703507-chase-ink-cards-summer-2015-onward.html
What's the difference between the Ink Bold & Ink Plus cards?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...available.html
What's the difference between the Ink Bold & Ink Plus cards?
Ink Bold is a charge card (pay balance in full each month), while Ink Plus is a revolving credit card. Otherwise, the two cards are very similar; both are business cards, and both allow you to earn and redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points (including transfering UR points to air/hotel/rail partners).
Are there special earning categories?Yes. You earn 5 points per dollar on the first $50,000 spent annually at office supply stores, and on cellular phone, landline, internet, and cable TV services. (Sirius XM Radio also qualifies.)
In addition, you earn 2 points per dollar on the first $50,000 spent annually at gas stations and for hotel accommodations when purchased directly from the hotel.
What are the best current offers?In addition, you earn 2 points per dollar on the first $50,000 spent annually at gas stations and for hotel accommodations when purchased directly from the hotel.
There are no current Ink Bold offers. There are several non-targeted Ink Plus offers for 50K, all for $5,000 spend in the first 3 months from account opening with annual fee ($95) waived for the first year:
What are the rules for transfering UR points to other users or to my own air/hotel/rail accounts?See the separate discussions in
Old Discussion:http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...available.html
Chase Ink Business Card Questions [Archive]
Mar 26, 2015, 11:12 am
#751
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 99
I have a MC Ink Plus and would like to apply for Visa version without cancelling my MC.
Mar 26, 2015, 11:33 pm
#752
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
Yes. I had a Visa IB card and was approved for a MasterCard IB card while the first one was still open. Same SS#, but separate businesses.
Mar 28, 2015, 8:12 pm
#753
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/Marriott Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 132
Got a letter from Chase saying lounge club benefit is going away and deadline to register for final year is 4/30/15. 2 questions:
Has this been known for a while and I was asleep at the switch?
Any other changes announced for the ink cards?
Has this been known for a while and I was asleep at the switch?
Any other changes announced for the ink cards?
Mar 29, 2015, 3:16 am
#754
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
Anyone able to obtain statements for this card even if it was cancelled a year ago?
Mar 29, 2015, 6:14 am
#755
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA, UA, SQ, VA, QF, AF, BA
Posts: 2,865
Bad news indeed! Is it possible to renew early? Ours expire July 31 2015 and we will be using those club visits soon. I want to try to have lounge visits available for a trip next year in April so I want to renew or reapply on 29 April this year.
Mar 30, 2015, 8:24 am
#756
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 27
> Is it possible to renew early? Ours expire July 31 2015 and we will be using those club visits soon.
> I want to try to have lounge visits available for a trip next year in April so I want to renew or reapply on 29 April this year.
Would also like to know (mine currently set to expire October 31, 2015).
> I want to try to have lounge visits available for a trip next year in April so I want to renew or reapply on 29 April this year.
Would also like to know (mine currently set to expire October 31, 2015).
Last edited by Rich999; Mar 30, 2015 at 8:25 am Reason: add quote
Apr 5, 2015, 8:31 am
#757
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: too far from the airport
Posts: 3,298
I couldn't find this info elsewhere, so apologies if it's already been discussed: is Vonage one of the bonus category vendors? It is a telecom company, although not specifically cell, landline, or internet provider... Does anyone have a direct experience with paying Vonage with the Ink cards?
Apr 6, 2015, 4:34 am
#758
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
For this card, if we cancel it can we still get the extended warranty benefit?
Apr 6, 2015, 12:33 pm
#760
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NYC
Posts: 365
Changes to Lounge Club Program for Chase Ink Customers
http://thepointsguy.com/2015/03/chan...ink-customers/
http://thepointsguy.com/2015/03/chan...ink-customers/
Apr 6, 2015, 12:58 pm
#761
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 825
Changes to Lounge Club Program for Chase Ink Customers
http://thepointsguy.com/2015/03/chan...ink-customers/
http://thepointsguy.com/2015/03/chan...ink-customers/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...-cards-16.html
Apr 8, 2015, 3:31 pm
#762
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: GA
Programs: HH, IHG
Posts: 141
Downgrade to Ink Cash, get signup?
I just got the Ink Plus. When the AF comes due, if I don't get a retention offer to my liking, my plan is to downgrade to the Ink Cash. Mainly because the bonus categories are the same (restaurants is BETTER than hotels for me), but also downgrade (not cancel) to keep the account open and improve credit length. When I do this, is there any way to get the Ink Cash sign up bonus AND the benefit of the longer credit? Or do I have to cancel the Plus and then get the Ink Cash to be able to get the signup bonus?
Thanks
Thanks
Apr 8, 2015, 4:29 pm
#763
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 731
I just got the Ink Plus. When the AF comes due, if I don't get a retention offer to my liking, my plan is to downgrade to the Ink Cash. Mainly because the bonus categories are the same (restaurants is BETTER than hotels for me), but also downgrade (not cancel) to keep the account open and improve credit length. When I do this, is there any way to get the Ink Cash sign up bonus AND the benefit of the longer credit? Or do I have to cancel the Plus and then get the Ink Cash to be able to get the signup bonus?
Thanks
Thanks
I have the Ink Cash card and it's one of my personal favorites. The 2x dining is nice and in addition to the 5x categories, makes the Ink Cash more valuable for me than the CSP.
Apr 8, 2015, 6:46 pm
#764
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: GA
Programs: HH, IHG
Posts: 141
Ok, that's what I figured. Any thoughts on the sign up for the Ink Cash vs. the AF for Plus? I suppose I could just keep it as long as I can get the AF waived each year. The one time 20,000 bump of UR points is nice, but worth it to cancel my Plus and take the hit on my brand new business credit report? Not sure...
Can anyone chime in on the pros / cons of each way?
As always, appreciated!
Can anyone chime in on the pros / cons of each way?
As always, appreciated!
Apr 8, 2015, 9:11 pm
#765
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
Ok, that's what I figured. Any thoughts on the sign up for the Ink Cash vs. the AF for Plus? I suppose I could just keep it as long as I can get the AF waived each year. The one time 20,000 bump of UR points is nice, but worth it to cancel my Plus and take the hit on my brand new business credit report? Not sure...
Can anyone chime in on the pros / cons of each way?
As always, appreciated!
Can anyone chime in on the pros / cons of each way?
As always, appreciated!
So here's what you do: Downgrade your Plus to the Cash. Then MS with it, spend 2K/month on SGC for a year, and you'll get 125K UR points. That's a great deal!