Oct 25, 2013, 3:41 pm
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How do I get the current [70K | 80K | other] offer?
Which offer is better, X with annual fee waived or Y with no fee waiver?
Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
Once I meet the card's initial spending requirement, how soon will I receive my signup bonus points?
If I cancel my card after the annual free-night cert has posted, will I lose the cert?
Which offer is better, X with annual fee waived or Y with no fee waiver?
Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
Once I meet the card's initial spending requirement, how soon will I receive my signup bonus points?
If I cancel my card after the annual free-night cert has posted, will I lose the cert?
For answers to these and other frequently asked questions, see the wiki in the overlapping thread Marriott Credit Card Offers & Associated Benefits (2016).
Marriott Chase Signature Visa 70,000 Points
Aug 14, 2011, 1:37 am
#16
Used to be 'slotownmomma'
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Central Coast of California
Programs: Too many to list!
Posts: 238
Totally agree. All the cards are different. So you never know. YMMV on all kinds of offers. Like you I wasn't target for the 80K PC card but my husband was. Go figure! He isn't remotely interested in my hobby and surely doesn't want me taking cc out in his name.
It really depends. If it is a targeted Credit Card solicitation, the offer is not public and if you call you can't receive the offer without an invitation code wed to your name. For example, I called the number for the 50K promotion and said I know there's a 70K promotion and I would like that. The agent looked and looked but 50K was all she could see. She said, and I agree, that without a specific invitation code, the offer cannot be forced.
The Sapphire card is not a loyalty card so the terms may be different as to what can be offered to the consumer. Loyalty cards behave differently. It was like that with the PC card which had an 80K promotion and the world could only see 60K. No one who did not get an invite could get the 80K. I got the invite for that one and wanted to try and extract a link for general use. But try as I might, without the offer code, which had my name already in the system, 60K was all I could see.
Generic cards are easier to game.
The Sapphire card is not a loyalty card so the terms may be different as to what can be offered to the consumer. Loyalty cards behave differently. It was like that with the PC card which had an 80K promotion and the world could only see 60K. No one who did not get an invite could get the 80K. I got the invite for that one and wanted to try and extract a link for general use. But try as I might, without the offer code, which had my name already in the system, 60K was all I could see.
Generic cards are easier to game.
Aug 14, 2011, 7:56 am
#17
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 701
Those who read FT regularly will know that Chase tends to target offers properly - so no links or codes will be available on FT and 'copy' will only be provided if someone who was targeted takes the time to copy/paste text or edit an image from their e-mail (but omitting their own details). Chase showed from the recent Sapphire thread that it is not up for 'bumping' bonuses either for those not targeted.
This change occured a little over a month ago, as User Name said, read more in the recent Chase Sapphire Preferred thread
Last edited by MyTravels; Aug 14, 2011 at 10:38 am
Aug 19, 2011, 9:11 am
#18
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CMI
Programs: AA Plat, Delta Silver, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 138
I just got the Marriot Premier card in June, sent a secure message and after about a week they got back to me to say that they are crediting me the additional points. Thanks OP!
Aug 19, 2011, 3:54 pm
#19
Used to be 'slotownmomma'
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Central Coast of California
Programs: Too many to list!
Posts: 238
Looks like Chase is still bumping!!! Remember one person experience is not necessarily another person's. YMMV
Good for you! And thanks for the info. I think I'll give it a try later in the year. Already had 4 Chase cards this year so I need to cool it!!
Good for you! And thanks for the info. I think I'll give it a try later in the year. Already had 4 Chase cards this year so I need to cool it!!
Aug 19, 2011, 5:00 pm
#20
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 118
snuggliestbear:
I'm just trying to clarify this:
You applied for the 50,000 point promotion and you were bumped up to 70,000 per your request?
I just applied and was approved for the 50,000 last week, so I could possibly do the same.
Aug 19, 2011, 6:24 pm
#21
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HH Gold, Marriott Gold, PC Plat, Emirates Silver
Posts: 2,679
Just tried the bump since my 1st statement has not even been sent yet under the 50K program. I have low expectations but high hopes.
At least I took the shot.
At least I took the shot.
Aug 19, 2011, 9:54 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CMI
Programs: AA Plat, Delta Silver, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 138
Technically I received 2 bumps - when I applied the offer was 50k and I had to pay the annual fee right away. Then the 50k offer w/ the first year free came along and I asked for the credit for that and got it. Then when I saw this thread I figured, what the heck, I'll give it a shot. It took them a while to get back to me, but they say they will credit the points. They said it would be at the end of the billing cycle, so I'll report back if they don't come through on what they said.
Aug 22, 2011, 4:36 pm
#23
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 118
Well, I tried over the phone to get bumped, but the CSR refused to budge.
What exactly is a secure message and how do I send one?
What exactly is a secure message and how do I send one?
Aug 22, 2011, 5:26 pm
#24
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: WN A-List+ w/CP, Delta, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 66
Log into your account, and along the left-hand side of the screen you should see a small blue banner that says "Secure Message Center" and below that the link to send a new message. I just sent one off...hoping for the best!
Aug 23, 2011, 9:18 am
#25
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: WN A-List+ w/CP, Delta, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 66
Aug 23, 2011, 3:15 pm
#27
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: WN A-List+ w/CP, Delta, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 66
I don't want to copy my message verbatim for obvious reasons. I stated that I'm new to the card and thus far have been very happy with the rewards and customer service. But...I now understand there is an offer for 70,000 points compared to my 50,000 point offer. I mentioned that since my application was so recent (May) if there was a way to switch my offer to the 70,000 point one. Also mentioned that had I been aware of the higher point offer at the time of my application I would have gone with it (though I fully know this offer wasn't available at that time). I just asked for consideration and was provided with extremely quick and more than satisfactory customer service. Chase is doing well by me today!
Aug 23, 2011, 3:29 pm
#28
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Washington (the state)
Programs: AS Million Miler, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 102
I don't want to copy my message verbatim for obvious reasons. I stated that I'm new to the card and thus far have been very happy with the rewards and customer service. But...I now understand there is an offer for 70,000 points compared to my 50,000 point offer. I mentioned that since my application was so recent (May) if there was a way to switch my offer to the 70,000 point one. Also mentioned that had I been aware of the higher point offer at the time of my application I would have gone with it (though I fully know this offer wasn't available at that time). I just asked for consideration and was provided with extremely quick and more than satisfactory customer service. Chase is doing well by me today!
Aug 24, 2011, 8:22 am
#29
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 76
I'll have to give this a try. haven't had much luck in the CC dept lately though...
Aug 24, 2011, 11:04 pm
#30
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SBA & LAX
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, BA Lifetime Blue, Marriott Gold, and many others
Posts: 1,152
I was just about to apply for the card using the link with 50,000 points. Any ideas as to how to apply and get the 70,000 without having to lobby for it later?