[Consolidated] Fidelity bonus offers for all airlines
Jun 18, 2011, 10:11 pm
#916
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: fort worth, texas
Posts: 946
A customer rep left me a voicemail recently "reminding" me of the rule of 6 months funding. This is after I pulled out most money after getting the miles.
But s/he did not mention what actions they will take if non-compliant.
Would appreciate anyone posting any engagement with them going forward.
Thanks
But s/he did not mention what actions they will take if non-compliant.
Would appreciate anyone posting any engagement with them going forward.
Thanks
Jun 18, 2011, 10:13 pm
#917
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: fort worth, texas
Posts: 946
woo hoo
Just checked a couple relative accounts and the Delta miles have already posted for the weekend! And for the full amount after AA max was earned last week 
Jun 19, 2011, 2:41 am
#918
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,031
Got my 50k DL and 50k AA. Got to be the easiest 100k miles I've earned. Big thanks to ingy/FTG for the heads-up.
Going to do the same for my Dad now at a new address.
Going to do the same for my Dad now at a new address.
Jun 19, 2011, 5:59 am
#919
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 774
Is anyone signing up for both AA and Delta at the same time and getting both the points? Or typically AA first, xfer in money, get the points ... then sign up for delta and get the points the next Sunday?
Thx
Thx
Jun 19, 2011, 7:03 am
#920
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 94
after 4 weeks, finally, the remain 25k AA posted this morning but still none of DL miles are post yet
Jun 19, 2011, 7:56 am
#923
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 94
I registered on May 1st, and May 24 received an email stated that I did not register !!!
I then chatted with them and they say I was registered and miles should be posted within 6weeks.
Just now chatted, they said I was not registered for DL miles.
It was making me mad. I may be too late for DL registration now
Whoever does not received the DL miles yet, assure to ask for an email confirmed registration from Fidelity
also, he says it is one per household
I then chatted with them and they say I was registered and miles should be posted within 6weeks.
Just now chatted, they said I was not registered for DL miles.
It was making me mad. I may be too late for DL registration now
Whoever does not received the DL miles yet, assure to ask for an email confirmed registration from Fidelity
also, he says it is one per household
Jun 19, 2011, 8:02 am
#924
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 94
i just registered again to see what happens.
anyway, will withdraw all my money on Monday
anyway, will withdraw all my money on Monday
Jun 19, 2011, 9:10 am
#925
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: fort worth, texas
Posts: 946
I registered on May 1st, and May 24 received an email stated that I did not register !!!
I then chatted with them and they say I was registered and miles should be posted within 6weeks.
Just now chatted, they said I was not registered for DL miles.
It was making me mad. I may be too late for DL registration now
Whoever does not received the DL miles yet, assure to ask for an email confirmed registration from Fidelity
also, he says it is one per household
I then chatted with them and they say I was registered and miles should be posted within 6weeks.
Just now chatted, they said I was not registered for DL miles.
It was making me mad. I may be too late for DL registration now
Whoever does not received the DL miles yet, assure to ask for an email confirmed registration from Fidelity
also, he says it is one per household
Just out of curiosity, when you registered, did you get the generic (i.e. doesn't mention airline promo at all) e-mail from Fido within 24 hours giving you the option of following a link to open your account? In all cases that e-mail was received, although the 1st time I was nervous it didn't reference the bonus at all. Wondering if failure to receive this e-mail may help trouble-shoot others earlier in the process.
Jun 19, 2011, 9:36 am
#926
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: AA, BA, delta
Posts: 104
Has anyone been able to get the full 50k AA miles with about $15k increments? From what I've read, about a week turnaround so it's possible to recycle 100k in 90 days. I'm wondering if fidelity has some sort of limit as to minimum initial deposit or number of times churning.
Jun 19, 2011, 11:21 am
#927
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 94
1 per household has not been in effect as of yet, despite wording (although if you manually have to have them intervene, maybe they "see" this).
Just out of curiosity, when you registered, did you get the generic (i.e. doesn't mention airline promo at all) e-mail from Fido within 24 hours giving you the option of following a link to open your account? In all cases that e-mail was received, although the 1st time I was nervous it didn't reference the bonus at all. Wondering if failure to receive this e-mail may help trouble-shoot others earlier in the process.
Just out of curiosity, when you registered, did you get the generic (i.e. doesn't mention airline promo at all) e-mail from Fido within 24 hours giving you the option of following a link to open your account? In all cases that e-mail was received, although the 1st time I was nervous it didn't reference the bonus at all. Wondering if failure to receive this e-mail may help trouble-shoot others earlier in the process.
After registered, on May 1st, I was received an email about Fidelity information within 1 hour.
And on May 24, their email stated I was not sign up for delta miles yet
And chatted on May 24, the rep confirmed I was indeed registered.
Now, June 19th, chatted again and they said no. there was no registration for DL miles from my account
Jun 19, 2011, 12:06 pm
#929
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SEA
Posts: 1,887
UPDATE: As of April 2012 Fidelity has added new terms indicating promotional offers are limited to one per individual per rolling 12 months. As such, the double and triple dip opportunities described below may no longer be possible. On the up side, the AA and UA offers are now available to existing customers. ^
Note: If you already have a retail Fidelity account* you are eligible for the DL offer. If you don't already have a retail Fidelity account* then you are eligible for the AA offer or UA offer (pick one) plus the DL offer. Just did this for my partner. Both AA and DL posted this weekend. Here is what I did:
- Clicked on the AA offer, filled in the information, and checked the box for info to be sent via email (not mail).
- Waited for the email to open an account, then set up her Fidelity account (UPDATE: as of 12/2011 apparently the application process has changed and you no longer wait for an email to open an account).
- Noticed I could only deposit 25K until her bank account was verified so waited 1 week for it to be verified / linked by Fidelity.
- Initiated the $100K deposit (mid-week).
- Did NOT wait for the AA miles to post (you might want to wait until the last deposit if you are cycling). Clicked on the DL offer later that day (roughly a week after signing up for the AA offer) and filled in the information.
- Ignored the email to open an account (only necessary for new account holders) (see strike-through note above).
- DL miles posted yesterday (Saturday).
- AA miles posted today (Sunday).
- Plan to withdraw all but a small amount next week when the funds clear which is what I did for my account. So far no "reminder" emails or phone calls for my account regarding the keeping the funding in for 6 months. Fidelity has not enforced this (to confirm 6 months later, no miles were taken back).
Other notes:
It takes 1 week round trip per deposit. It will take longer for the first withdrawal if you don't wait for Fidelity to verify / link your bank account - until they do you can only deposit $25K and can't withdraw. I was originally cycling $15K and got tired of it real quick. I was also concerned about getting my account frozen by Fidelity. I have access to a home equity line of credit so just borrowed $100K for 1 week at 4% ($75) interest. If you have access to liquid funds I'd recommend tapping it and cycling the maximum you can. It's not worth the hassle to cycle small amounts IMO and I'm not sure how you could get to $100K in 90 days cycling $2.5K (would take 40 weeks) but $15K is doable (7 weeks).
Unless an offer states it is also valid for existing accounts you can only get ONE of these new account offers (and ONLY if you don't already have a retail Fidelity account*) plus the DL offer. Also, you can repeat for someone else in your household - just be sure to sign up for an individual account NOT a joint (aka household) account.
*Employer sponsored accounts are NOT considered retail accounts. As such, you should still qualify for a new account offer even if you already have an employer sponsored account at Fidelity.
UPDATE: As of 10/2011 the MR offer is no longer available.
UPDATE: As of 12/2011 there is an Apple offer. Apparently it stacks (do it last after DL). Similar to apple products, you need to invest 2-3x more.
UPDATE: As of 12/2011 it is taking longer for some miles to post, but in most every case they eventually post. Don't be too worried if all your miles don't post right away, just have faith.
UPDATE: There is now also an offer for 100-200 commission free trades.
Note: If you already have a retail Fidelity account* you are eligible for the DL offer. If you don't already have a retail Fidelity account* then you are eligible for the AA offer or UA offer (pick one) plus the DL offer. Just did this for my partner. Both AA and DL posted this weekend. Here is what I did:
- Clicked on the AA offer, filled in the information
- Waited for the email to open an account, then set up her Fidelity account
- Noticed I could only deposit 25K until her bank account was verified so waited 1 week for it to be verified / linked by Fidelity.
- Initiated the $100K deposit (mid-week).
- Did NOT wait for the AA miles to post (you might want to wait until the last deposit if you are cycling). Clicked on the DL offer later that day (roughly a week after signing up for the AA offer) and filled in the information.
- DL miles posted yesterday (Saturday).
- AA miles posted today (Sunday).
- Plan to withdraw all but a small amount next week when the funds clear which is what I did for my account. So far no "reminder" emails or phone calls for my account regarding the keeping the funding in for 6 months. Fidelity has not enforced this (to confirm 6 months later, no miles were taken back).
Other notes:
It takes 1 week round trip per deposit. It will take longer for the first withdrawal if you don't wait for Fidelity to verify / link your bank account - until they do you can only deposit $25K and can't withdraw. I was originally cycling $15K and got tired of it real quick. I was also concerned about getting my account frozen by Fidelity. I have access to a home equity line of credit so just borrowed $100K for 1 week at 4% ($75) interest. If you have access to liquid funds I'd recommend tapping it and cycling the maximum you can. It's not worth the hassle to cycle small amounts IMO and I'm not sure how you could get to $100K in 90 days cycling $2.5K (would take 40 weeks) but $15K is doable (7 weeks).
Unless an offer states it is also valid for existing accounts you can only get ONE of these new account offers (and ONLY if you don't already have a retail Fidelity account*) plus the DL offer. Also, you can repeat for someone else in your household - just be sure to sign up for an individual account NOT a joint (aka household) account.
*Employer sponsored accounts are NOT considered retail accounts. As such, you should still qualify for a new account offer even if you already have an employer sponsored account at Fidelity.
UPDATE: As of 10/2011 the MR offer is no longer available.
UPDATE: As of 12/2011 there is an Apple offer. Apparently it stacks (do it last after DL). Similar to apple products, you need to invest 2-3x more.
UPDATE: As of 12/2011 it is taking longer for some miles to post, but in most every case they eventually post. Don't be too worried if all your miles don't post right away, just have faith.
UPDATE: There is now also an offer for 100-200 commission free trades.
Last edited by HikerT; Apr 6, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Jun 19, 2011, 12:20 pm
#930
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SEA
Posts: 1,887
Note: I quoted the above post to prevent further quoting. If you have a question, no need to quote the entire post.
Last edited by HikerT; Jun 21, 2011 at 7:13 pm