Fairmont Chase Signature Card
Aug 4, 2012, 12:22 pm
#286
Join Date: May 2012
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I donīt quite agree. Of course there are better cards for every-day spend, but the 2% return for travel-related expenses and 5% return on Fairmont expenses (assuming you redeem for Fairmont GCs) is a pretty good deal IMO. For those staying at Fairmont hotels on a regular basis this is by far the best CC to use IMO.
Now, I know you are bias as you are the Fairmont forum rep, but to be quite honest, anyone can receive the 2% or higher on a variety of different credit cards. The 5% on travel, you can receive as well. Aside from the signup bonus this card has little value.
Aug 4, 2012, 12:39 pm
#288
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Well, according to the helpful Fairmont Visa rep I spoke to, it's a year from when the free room credits electronically post to your account. That is, if you reach the $1,000 threshold on, say, Sept. 1, they should post within about ten days - say, Sept. 10, 2012. So they would be good through Sept. 10, 2013.
She also mentioned something that might have been relevant about getting paper copies of the certificates within a month of completing the $1,000 spending, but I wasn't focusing on that so didn't ask for clarification.
She also mentioned something that might have been relevant about getting paper copies of the certificates within a month of completing the $1,000 spending, but I wasn't focusing on that so didn't ask for clarification.
Aug 4, 2012, 1:03 pm
#289
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Just curious: Which other CC gives a 5% kickback when staying at Fairmont hotels? A few CCs earn 1.5-2miles per $ on travel-related expenses, valuing miles at 0.015cpm that would be a 3% return max., but Iīm not aware of any better deals.
Aug 5, 2012, 7:58 am
#290
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Any exceptions?
I understand the free nights certificates are not transferable unless I am Plat, ( I am not).
however, can I book a stay, using my free nights cert ,for my grown daughter? Different last name.
however, can I book a stay, using my free nights cert ,for my grown daughter? Different last name.
Aug 5, 2012, 12:06 pm
#291
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Well, according to the helpful Fairmont Visa rep I spoke to, it's a year from when the free room credits electronically post to your account. That is, if you reach the $1,000 threshold on, say, Sept. 1, they should post within about ten days - say, Sept. 10, 2012. So they would be good through Sept. 10, 2013.
She also mentioned something that might have been relevant about getting paper copies of the certificates within a month of completing the $1,000 spending, but I wasn't focusing on that so didn't ask for clarification.
She also mentioned something that might have been relevant about getting paper copies of the certificates within a month of completing the $1,000 spending, but I wasn't focusing on that so didn't ask for clarification.
thanks, Felicity
Aug 5, 2012, 12:08 pm
#292
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Is the 2 free night sign up bonus attached to my President's Club account or the credit card?
I want to sign up today 7/30/12 so annual fee is waived.
I plan to hit the spend by around 9/30/12.
I plan to use my certs in 8/30/13 (~11 months from issue) but do not plan to renew the card in 7/30/13.
Will I still be able to use my 2 night certs around 8/30/13 after canceling the credit card?
I want to sign up today 7/30/12 so annual fee is waived.
I plan to hit the spend by around 9/30/12.
I plan to use my certs in 8/30/13 (~11 months from issue) but do not plan to renew the card in 7/30/13.
Will I still be able to use my 2 night certs around 8/30/13 after canceling the credit card?
Aug 5, 2012, 12:10 pm
#293
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Aug 5, 2012, 3:04 pm
#295
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I, too, would assume 3 months from account being opened/approval and not application, but couldnīt say for sure. In any case the time between application and your account being opened typically would only be a few days, so Iīm not quite sure what difference it would make.
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Aug 5, 2012, 5:33 pm
#296
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Aug 5, 2012, 6:34 pm
#297
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Well, according to the helpful Fairmont Visa rep I spoke to, it's a year from when the free room credits electronically post to your account. That is, if you reach the $1,000 threshold on, say, Sept. 1, they should post within about ten days - say, Sept. 10, 2012. So they would be good through Sept. 10, 2013.
She also mentioned something that might have been relevant about getting paper copies of the certificates within a month of completing the $1,000 spending, but I wasn't focusing on that so didn't ask for clarification.
She also mentioned something that might have been relevant about getting paper copies of the certificates within a month of completing the $1,000 spending, but I wasn't focusing on that so didn't ask for clarification.
Aug 6, 2012, 10:10 am
#298
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I received them as 2 sets:
Set #1: Received about 2 months after signups. Included Complementary Night Certs and breakfasts.
Set #2: Gold Floor Certs & 6 Dining Certs. I just received these about 2 weeks back across 3 CC accounts (dad, wife, myself) all on the same day even though the signups occurred at very different times. 2 right on the first day of signups and 1 in mid July.
Set #1: Received about 2 months after signups. Included Complementary Night Certs and breakfasts.
Set #2: Gold Floor Certs & 6 Dining Certs. I just received these about 2 weeks back across 3 CC accounts (dad, wife, myself) all on the same day even though the signups occurred at very different times. 2 right on the first day of signups and 1 in mid July.
Aug 14, 2012, 10:16 am
#299
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Was just approved for the Chase Fairmont Card. We are planning on using the two nights in Singapore in March. I am curious (as I am new to Fairmont) - can the two nights be redeemed at the Swissotel as well or do they keep a firewall between Fairmont/Swissotel/Raffles?
Aug 14, 2012, 10:29 am
#300
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Was just approved for the Chase Fairmont Card. We are planning on using the two nights in Singapore in March. I am curious (as I am new to Fairmont) - can the two nights be redeemed at the Swissotel as well or do they keep a firewall between Fairmont/Swissotel/Raffles?
The points you earn by using the CC can be redeemed for so-called "ovation certs" which can be used at Fairmont, Swissotel and Raffles hotels.