Jan 31, 2014, 10:40 pm
Last edit by: MDtR-Chicago
Medal final results as of 2/23:
9 gold, 7 silver, 12 bronze = 7450 points + 20k guaranteed = 27,450 points
This promotion is similar to a very successful offer during the 2012 Olympics --
See this historic thread: [EXPIRED] U.S. Bank CC with 33,150 FlexPerks [~640 USD] travel sign up bonus, no fee
Sign up link: http://www.flexperks.com/credit/offe...motion&lang=en
NOTE: This offer is officially expired. Even though the application page still loads, it is likely that you will only receive the 20k point portion of the offer if you apply now.
The offer expires March 7, 2014, and includes:
Deadline extended - must be approved by March 14, 2014... offer includes:
More about bonus earning categories:
2pts/$ in whichever ONE of the following you had your highest spend for the statement month:
Each point is worth up to 2 cents when redeemed for airline tickets, according to this tiered redemption system:
No partial redemptions are allowed. In other words, a ticket priced at $395 costs 20k points while a ticket priced at $405 costs 30k points. No option to combine points+cash. Each redemption includes a reimbursement for up to $25 of incidentals charged directly by the airline.
For general questions on FlexPerks points, see this long-running thread: U.S. Bank FlexPerks [Master Thread]
9 gold, 7 silver, 12 bronze = 7450 points + 20k guaranteed = 27,450 points
This promotion is similar to a very successful offer during the 2012 Olympics --
See this historic thread: [EXPIRED] U.S. Bank CC with 33,150 FlexPerks [~640 USD] travel sign up bonus, no fee
Sign up link: http://www.flexperks.com/credit/offe...motion&lang=en
NOTE: This offer is officially expired. Even though the application page still loads, it is likely that you will only receive the 20k point portion of the offer if you apply now.
Deadline extended - must be approved by March 14, 2014... offer includes:
- Guaranteed 20,000 FlexPerks points after $3500 spend within first four months
- An additional bonus depending on how many medals USA teams win during the Olympics [Gold = 500, Silver = 250, Bronze = 100; actual total = 7450 points]
- First purchase must be made by March 31 to be awarded the 7450 point medals bonus
- For reference, based on results at the last winter Olympics, the total bonus would have been 29,550, worth almost $600
- $0 fee first year, then $49 subsequent years
- 3 pts/$ on donations to charity
- 2 pts/$ for gas, grocery, and airline purchases
- 1 pt/$ elsewhere
More about bonus earning categories:
2pts/$ in whichever ONE of the following you had your highest spend for the statement month:
- Grocery stores
- Gas Stations
- Airline Travel
Each point is worth up to 2 cents when redeemed for airline tickets, according to this tiered redemption system:
No partial redemptions are allowed. In other words, a ticket priced at $395 costs 20k points while a ticket priced at $405 costs 30k points. No option to combine points+cash. Each redemption includes a reimbursement for up to $25 of incidentals charged directly by the airline.
For general questions on FlexPerks points, see this long-running thread: U.S. Bank FlexPerks [Master Thread]
[EXPIRED] Back for 2014: US Bank FlexPerks Olympics Promo ($549+ bonus until 3/14)
Feb 2, 2014, 8:20 am
#18
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 189
US Bank is the only creditor who has rejected me. Whats worse is they don't just reject you, they'll give you another version of the card with less rewards/bonus which lowers your average age with an account you don't want. YMMV.
Last edited by tjguitar85; Feb 2, 2014 at 9:07 am
Feb 2, 2014, 11:47 am
#19
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: AA Plat, UA Gold, AS MVP Gold, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, Club Carlson Gold, US
Posts: 956
US bank like Barclays is very stingy in giving out cards especially if you have a number of inquiries before hand.
Feb 3, 2014, 3:08 pm
#20
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 36
Feb 3, 2014, 6:17 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 64
FYI on Redemptions
Had the personal version back in 2012 and dug through the rewards. You can redeem for cash at a 1 to .01 ratio, airfare via the travelocity booking option. If you find a flight though, don't like it be will be priced anywhere but what travelocity lists as that's all you'll get. It kind of sucks but best value redemption. I took some national car rental GC's but, not too much to really like.
Feb 4, 2014, 6:14 pm
#23
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: AA Plat, UA Gold, AS MVP Gold, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, Club Carlson Gold, US
Posts: 956
Had the personal version back in 2012 and dug through the rewards. You can redeem for cash at a 1 to .01 ratio, airfare via the travelocity booking option. If you find a flight though, don't like it be will be priced anywhere but what travelocity lists as that's all you'll get. It kind of sucks but best value redemption. I took some national car rental GC's but, not too much to really like.
Feb 4, 2014, 7:17 pm
#24
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Skymiles, Marriott, Priority Club, SPG, Amtrak, Hertz
Posts: 834
I'd love to hear how getting this bonus goes for people who got in last time. I'm trying to decided if I should go for it on my next round of apps.
Feb 4, 2014, 8:45 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 260
Trying to understand how the redeeming feature works. Said no partial redemptions, so if I had a flight for $195 , does that mean it will cost me the full 20000 pts? Or will they use 10000 pts and leave me the other 10k to use later?
Also is the 2:1 ratio only for flights or is it also for any type of travel booking, say Amtrak or Greyhound bus?
Also is the 2:1 ratio only for flights or is it also for any type of travel booking, say Amtrak or Greyhound bus?
Feb 4, 2014, 8:52 pm
#26
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,452
Also is the 2:1 ratio only for flights or is it also for any type of travel booking, say Amtrak or Greyhound bus?
Feb 4, 2014, 10:19 pm
#27
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 260
Thanks for the reply. Guess it seems I will try for the Barclay Arrival instead as it is much more flexible for my travel needs.
But just curious in the above example, if using the Travelocity portal could I book for 2 tickets for myself and wife or multiple tickets to add up to $400 as I assume you can't go beyond what you have as no partial redemptions.
Last edited by tomcanada22; Feb 4, 2014 at 10:25 pm
Feb 4, 2014, 10:51 pm
#28
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,452
However, you may be able to book a multi-city ticket, depending on if the portal will cooperate. For example, theoretically, you could book A->B B->A A->C in one redemption, if the search cooperates.
Feb 5, 2014, 1:15 am
#29
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
Yes, you can do this. I recently priced 4 C flights A-B-C-B-D within SE Asia on the portal and it told me 50,000 point. The actual cost was somewhat less than $1,000, so I don't know if I'll end up purchasing using FP points.