Fairmont Chase Signature Card
#556
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,062
I think you will be cutting close on the certs. It may not register until the statement date. Are there any refundable rooms that weekend? You should be able to book a fairmont room now and apply the certs when they come. If they don't come, you could cancel the reservation by the cancellation date. You do not have to apply the certs at the time of the reservation. As long as you book a Fairmont room you should be good.
#557
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: CO Plat, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 230
So my question now is:
(i) Do you think there is risk I will not get the certificate in time? I just activated the card today, and they say my first statement cycle ends in mid-August! (Not even mid-July).
(i) How does one learn in advance whether there are any limitations to using the certs? No blackout days etc.?
(ii) should I book the refundable rooms at the normal rate or the non-refundable rate which is lower $, but a free 3rd night. (I realize this is a personal preference question at this point, but curious if there was an angle here.. from what I have read, can't use the certs for qualifying nights to get a free night -- which is fair/makes sense).
Last edited by shanshan; Jun 19, 2013 at 9:38 pm
#558
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Diego Area
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott Plat LT, HH Gold, IHG Plat, WoH Discvst, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,834
My personal experience: As shown on "My Certificates" tab of my online President's Club account, the "Issue Date" for the two free nights was 4 calendar days after I exceeded the $1K spending requirement.
Date of exceeding the spend threshold is based on watching my VISA account balance on the Chase.com web site.
This experience was back in April. Also see Post #457 for my original post about my experience.
Note that in that post, I refer to "paper certs" (received 7 days after the spend threshold was achieved). Yes, I did receive paper certs. After receiving the paper certs, I logged into my President's Club account and saw that all the certs were there electronically as well.
Based on everything I've read, I never should have gotten the paper certs. Paper certs supposedly were discontinued at start of 2013. The certs should have been only electronic. But I did get both. I don't expect to be able to use both the paper and the electronic certs, but who knows ...
Date of exceeding the spend threshold is based on watching my VISA account balance on the Chase.com web site.
This experience was back in April. Also see Post #457 for my original post about my experience.
Note that in that post, I refer to "paper certs" (received 7 days after the spend threshold was achieved). Yes, I did receive paper certs. After receiving the paper certs, I logged into my President's Club account and saw that all the certs were there electronically as well.
Based on everything I've read, I never should have gotten the paper certs. Paper certs supposedly were discontinued at start of 2013. The certs should have been only electronic. But I did get both. I don't expect to be able to use both the paper and the electronic certs, but who knows ...
#559
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,062
(i) Do you think there is risk I will not get the certificate in time? I just activated the card today, and they say my first statement cycle ends in mid-August! (Not even mid-July).
(i) How does one learn in advance whether there are any limitations to using the certs? No blackout days etc.?
(ii) should I book the refundable rooms at the normal rate or the non-refundable rate which is lower $, but a free 3rd night. (I realize this is a personal preference question at this point, but curious if there was an angle here.. from what I have read, can't use the certs for qualifying nights to get a free night -- which is fair/makes sense).
(i) How does one learn in advance whether there are any limitations to using the certs? No blackout days etc.?
(ii) should I book the refundable rooms at the normal rate or the non-refundable rate which is lower $, but a free 3rd night. (I realize this is a personal preference question at this point, but curious if there was an angle here.. from what I have read, can't use the certs for qualifying nights to get a free night -- which is fair/makes sense).
https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/limitedaccess/
#560
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Could Shanshan pay money on the B2G1 rate + use his 3rd night free cert. for the 4th night?
If he has more time, he can also go to Calgary Stampede before/ after Banff. It's a combo State (OK, Provincial) Fair & rodeo. This year's dates are July 4--14, but hotels are probably impossible to get on such short notice!
If he has more time, he can also go to Calgary Stampede before/ after Banff. It's a combo State (OK, Provincial) Fair & rodeo. This year's dates are July 4--14, but hotels are probably impossible to get on such short notice!
#561
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: CO Plat, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 230
Could Shanshan pay money on the B2G1 rate + use his 3rd night free cert. for the 4th night?
If he has more time, he can also go to Calgary Stampede before/ after Banff. It's a combo State (OK, Provincial) Fair & rodeo. This year's dates are July 4--14, but hotels are probably impossible to get on such short notice!
If he has more time, he can also go to Calgary Stampede before/ after Banff. It's a combo State (OK, Provincial) Fair & rodeo. This year's dates are July 4--14, but hotels are probably impossible to get on such short notice!
#562
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,062
Could Shanshan pay money on the B2G1 rate + use his 3rd night free cert. for the 4th night?
If he has more time, he can also go to Calgary Stampede before/ after Banff. It's a combo State (OK, Provincial) Fair & rodeo. This year's dates are July 4--14, but hotels are probably impossible to get on such short notice!
If he has more time, he can also go to Calgary Stampede before/ after Banff. It's a combo State (OK, Provincial) Fair & rodeo. This year's dates are July 4--14, but hotels are probably impossible to get on such short notice!
#563
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: CO Plat, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 230
My qualifying charge is still "pending"!
Let's see. I will post everyone on how this ends up.
Let's see. I will post everyone on how this ends up.
#564
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: whatever comes with CCs
Posts: 1,082
Just found out that this card provides primary rental insurance. This card is a keeper even without it but that's another great benefit esp since you get 2x rewards.
#565
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 1,782
Can someone explain how the card works in terms of the 2 free nights? Once you spend the money, how long does it take to get a certificate or whatever you need. Do they limit the redemptions of the cert in any way other than blackout dates? I'm looking at Mayakoba in February. I wouldn't want to go to the hassle of getting the card only to find out that the one room they allocate for the certificate is already taken.
Thanks!
Thanks!
#566
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
Programs: AC Super Elite, Radisson Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 11,874
Can someone explain how the card works in terms of the 2 free nights? Once you spend the money, how long does it take to get a certificate or whatever you need. Do they limit the redemptions of the cert in any way other than blackout dates? I'm looking at Mayakoba in February. I wouldn't want to go to the hassle of getting the card only to find out that the one room they allocate for the certificate is already taken.
Thanks!
Thanks!
The free night certs are deposited in your online account and can be redeemed electronically, no need to wait for any paper certs.
#567
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Has anybody received their free anniversary night e-cert yet??
#568
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: FPC Platinum, Aeroplan
Posts: 33
Curious if anyone has used the gold upgrade in Scottsdale? I have never been there before but I see the gold options are only Jr Suites and Master Suites, they don't have gold rooms. If anyone has had any luck using the gold upgrade for one of these rooms please let me know, thanks!
#569
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,062
Curious if anyone has used the gold upgrade in Scottsdale? I have never been there before but I see the gold options are only Jr Suites and Master Suites, they don't have gold rooms. If anyone has had any luck using the gold upgrade for one of these rooms please let me know, thanks!