May 21, 2014, 10:21 am
Last edit by: Superorb
These are Amex-network cards, issued and administered by Wells Fargo. American Express acts as the transaction processing network, in the same way that VISA process transactions for other Wells Fargo cards. Amex-network cards do not count against your four credit card limit with American Express, nor will you deal with American Express customer service.
There have been several data points that people on work visas don't qualify, only US citizens and permanent residents do. However some people with visas have also received this card.
If you have some relationship with wells fargo, less verification info is asked so keeping a checking with WF can be a good way to improve your chances.
Wells fargo also restricts CC signup bonuses to 1 per person lifetime. Some people have also reported one per address so YMMV.
You can have both types of Propel cards open simultaneously.
It easily takes 90-120 days after meeting the spend for the bonus to post.
Airline Fee Credit
Once per anniversary year.
It appears that one can wait until after the annual fee is charged, the get a second reimbursement of an airline expenditure, and then cancel to get the annual fee refunded.
Examples of airline related charges that have been reimbursed:
1. Gift cards of most airlines
2. BA award ticket taxes
3. AA award ticket taxes (booked via phone)
4. LH award redeposit fee (charged via phone)
5. Amazon GC through UA shopping app.
Examples of airline related charges that have NOT been reimbursed:
1. AS award date change fee ($125, charged online)
There have been several data points that people on work visas don't qualify, only US citizens and permanent residents do. However some people with visas have also received this card.
If you have some relationship with wells fargo, less verification info is asked so keeping a checking with WF can be a good way to improve your chances.
Wells fargo also restricts CC signup bonuses to 1 per person lifetime. Some people have also reported one per address so YMMV.
You can have both types of Propel cards open simultaneously.
It easily takes 90-120 days after meeting the spend for the bonus to post.
Airline Fee Credit
Once per anniversary year.
It appears that one can wait until after the annual fee is charged, the get a second reimbursement of an airline expenditure, and then cancel to get the annual fee refunded.
Examples of airline related charges that have been reimbursed:
1. Gift cards of most airlines
2. BA award ticket taxes
3. AA award ticket taxes (booked via phone)
4. LH award redeposit fee (charged via phone)
5. Amazon GC through UA shopping app.
Examples of airline related charges that have NOT been reimbursed:
1. AS award date change fee ($125, charged online)
Wells Fargo 40k/$3k-3mo Propel World & 20k/$3k-3mo Propel 365 Amex
Sep 16, 2014, 8:33 am
#376
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: EWR Ionosphere Club, LAX Clipper Club, Still Traveling Global, yearly BIS miles
Programs: EAL Silver Wings, I-Club, Flying Colonels DL, WorldPass PLat from the olde Meatball and PE SMARTbank
Posts: 1,988
Data point: applied 8/26, received rejection just after labor because of "an insufficient relationship with Wells Fargo. Called customer service twice, was told by two CSR that I needed to go talk a banker, that it was now WF policy that new customers without prexisting relationships with WF have to apply in person. Stopped by a bank after work today. My banker was surprised, he made a call and was told to set me up with an a regular checking account, and then send my application back to reconsideration. I now have a new bank account, and am waiting for a response.
Sep 17, 2014, 1:23 pm
#377
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 747
Anyone figure out how to get the goddamn tape off the back of this card? For some reason, some a$$hat in marketing thought it was a good idea to put double sided tape to hold the card to the mailer, which of course after sitting in the heat in the mailbox the residue stuck to the card after peeling the tape. I've tried soapy water, goo b gone, alcohol wipes, and a razor blade all to no avail. Drives me absolutely nuts because it gets stuck in my wallet every time I go to take it out or put it back in.
Sep 18, 2014, 9:14 am
#380
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
Sep 19, 2014, 9:39 am
#382
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: EWR Ionosphere Club, LAX Clipper Club, Still Traveling Global, yearly BIS miles
Programs: EAL Silver Wings, I-Club, Flying Colonels DL, WorldPass PLat from the olde Meatball and PE SMARTbank
Posts: 1,988
Given the changes is there a benefit to using the points to pay for airfare other than just using other OTAs and cash?
Sep 20, 2014, 10:29 am
#383
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: East Coast
Posts: 1,018
WF is one of the worst banks (it`s CSR are one of the worst and don`t give a damn-I first experienced it when they did a huge balance transfer to my account from some unknown person, and it took them forever to take it off while promising to call back, etc, etc), and while I`ve been their customer (checking and money market) for over a decade, my recent experience with Propel card`s CS (different info, careless attitude of it`s supervisors, etc) is leading to closing all my accounts with WF. Watch out for what they do with your accounts.
Sep 20, 2014, 4:47 pm
#384
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 127
I havent seen any language blocking it, but could I buy extra bag allowance with a delta gift card? I know I could buy it directly with the WF card, but I'd rather just get the $100 gift card, then spend it on 4 bags round trip (as long as a ski tube/bag counts as a bag)
Sep 20, 2014, 5:14 pm
#385
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 127
Here's the wording, I haven't done it yet but I'm pretty sure it's all electronic because they want it to be an Airline Benefit not something convertible.
Special Airline Benefit
As a Wells Fargo Propel 365 American Express card holder, you will be eligible for one $100 airline benefit each year. You can use this benefit toward the purchase of any air travel or to pay any associated fees, such as baggage fees.
Special Airline Benefit
As a Wells Fargo Propel 365 American Express card holder, you will be eligible for one $100 airline benefit each year. You can use this benefit toward the purchase of any air travel or to pay any associated fees, such as baggage fees.
I guess a $100 e-gift card is the best way to do this then.
Sep 26, 2014, 4:54 am
#388
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Skymiles, Marriott, Priority Club, SPG, Amtrak, Hertz
Posts: 834
Wondering if anyone has tried using this card with serve. I'm more interested in min spend, and want to make sure I won't incur a cash advance fee.
Sep 26, 2014, 10:25 am
#390
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983