Convert Chase Freedom to Chase Freedom with Visa Signature
#31
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,731
Visa signature on my freedom has allowed me to go to the movies more often for cheap. With the Fandango promo I can only use one VS every 30 days so my CSP was only getting me a free ticket a month, with my Freedom I now get two free tickets a month. In my opinion thats like $10 savings a month or $120 a year.
I get my fix on movies usually during a cruise or on a longhaul flight to somewhere. Watched the "Unbroken" on a recent transatlantic crossing on Allure (and found it pretty underwhelmed), but loved the Disney movie "Hero 6" - a kid's movie with important messages. I liked it so much that I watched it twice (the movie was shown a few times at different venues). Also watched "Fury" on a CX flight from FRA to HKG. It was a good one but no comparison to "Saving Private Ryan" by Tom Hank several years ago. Also watched "Madagascar 2 and 3", "Frozen" as well as the old movie "Happy Feet". I guess you can tell I could not sleep on the long flights ... The funniest thing is to watch "Paddington" (was it the title?) in 2 "installments" - on 2 different flights (CX and JL) 2 weeks apart. It took me a while to realize it was Nicole Kidman who played the daughter of the explorer. I thoroughly enjoyed the film. There were definitely some "Laugh Out Loud" moments watching this movie.
Otherwise, no movie watching when staying at home.
Flipping the in flight magazine on the CX flight I did notice that Visa Signature Hong Kong has a lot great dining discounts. I wanted to try some of them but alas, unable to find time to test if the Visa Signature issued in US would enjoy the same benefits.
See this link
http://www.visa.com.hk/en_HK/persona...ignature.shtml
I wish the Visa Signature in US has similar savings that are far more valuable than the movie tickets.
Last edited by Happy; Jun 20, 2015 at 4:56 pm
#34
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
To be eligible you have to either: be initially approved for more than $5k CL or have at least $5k CL and be in good standing for 12 statement cycles.
#35
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 246
#38
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: PetCo Pals Rewards
Posts: 531
Does the Signature actually come with better return protection? I've noticed equally poor return protection on my freedom card (non signature) and my united card (signature). Additionally the website lists added benefits of signature card all have to do with travel insurance.
https://creditcards.chase.com/freedombenefits
https://creditcards.chase.com/freedombenefits
#39
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 166
#40
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
To clarify you dont need to have 5k of credil limit or more for 1 year. You need to have the card for 1 year open, no matter the limit and have 5k of CL. So you can have a CL of 4k for 1 year and then bump to 5k and they will give you the VS
#41
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: PHX, ORD, MDW
Programs: WN A-List, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 292
I just sent a secure message requesting that my Freedom be upgraded to a Visa Signature. I've had the card for 4 years and just recently bumped the CL to $5k. I received a response saying that an "escalation specialist" would review my request and I would receive a reply via postal mail within 10 to 14 business days. Seems strange that something so simple requires escalation to a "specialist."
#43
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 539
I had this issue in the past where my CL was over 5K, but they would always deny my request to convert to a VS. The way I got around it was I did a product change to the no-fee Sapphire and during the conversion I confirmed with the representative that it would be a VS. Once I received the no-fee sapphire VS I called again to convert to the Freedom. Since the account was now a VS the Freedom that I got was now a VS. BTW - my account number never changed with all the conversions. I guess you sort of have to go through about a month where you are not getting the category spending bonus, but if you do it early enough in the quarter you can make it up.
#44
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: PetCo Pals Rewards
Posts: 531
Can someone explain why it's worth it to have freedom be visa signature?
It looks to me like the advantages of signature are: trip cancellation, lost luggage reimbursement, and travel accident insurance. Wouldn't it be better to have a Sapphire card as well and have that be a signature and earn the 2x on travel? Is it only worth it if you don't have another card for travel spending? Or am I missing something here?
It looks to me like the advantages of signature are: trip cancellation, lost luggage reimbursement, and travel accident insurance. Wouldn't it be better to have a Sapphire card as well and have that be a signature and earn the 2x on travel? Is it only worth it if you don't have another card for travel spending? Or am I missing something here?
#45
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
Can someone explain why it's worth it to have freedom be visa signature?
It looks to me like the advantages of signature are: trip cancellation, lost luggage reimbursement, and travel accident insurance. Wouldn't it be better to have a Sapphire card as well and have that be a signature and earn the 2x on travel? Is it only worth it if you don't have another card for travel spending? Or am I missing something here?
It looks to me like the advantages of signature are: trip cancellation, lost luggage reimbursement, and travel accident insurance. Wouldn't it be better to have a Sapphire card as well and have that be a signature and earn the 2x on travel? Is it only worth it if you don't have another card for travel spending? Or am I missing something here?
2. Free tickets (see some post before)
3. I like shiny