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#1606
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: YQM
Posts: 341
I am trying to apply for the Alaska Airlines MC with the GCR link.
I am unable to go further than the first page of the application. After clicking on "Continue" I get a blank page.
I tried several computers and several browsers (Chrome, Firefox, IE).
Any clues on how to resolve the issue????????
I am unable to go further than the first page of the application. After clicking on "Continue" I get a blank page.
I tried several computers and several browsers (Chrome, Firefox, IE).
Any clues on how to resolve the issue????????
If this doesn't solve it, then it's probably on the site's side.
#1607
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 353
It must be on their side... I tried everything.
#1608
Join Date: Sep 2012
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold..Flying around the world
Posts: 1,098
I would be careful in keep trying to apply. If you cannot go through just forget the $25 and apply over the phone. By keep trying to apply depending how far along the process you go it can be hitting your credit. My S/O had this issue with TD a few months ago. Ended up being denied for the card. Red flag on your credit report. So I would be careful. It is only $25 you are saving so spending a whole day on it just to save $25 is not worth it IMO, especially if it hits your credit...
#1609
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 353
I would be careful in keep trying to apply. If you cannot go through just forget the $25 and apply over the phone. By keep trying to apply depending how far along the process you go it can be hitting your credit. My S/O had this issue with TD a few months ago. Ended up being denied for the card. Red flag on your credit report. So I would be careful. It is only $25 you are saving so spending a whole day on it just to save $25 is not worth it IMO, especially if it hits your credit...
#1610
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
#1612
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 353
I don't see any reason to cancel the card with all the credit. If you move it over to a different card before cancelling then you kind of guarantee approval for your next application. To keep it less awkward I am keeping 1 non-Alaska MBNA card open (MBNA Rewards card). That is where I will "store" my unneeded credit. On my next application, if I am not approved I will have them move over $500 from that card to a new Alaska card.
When it comes time to close an Alaska card I will ask them to move the credit back over to the Rewards card.
When it comes time to close an Alaska card I will ask them to move the credit back over to the Rewards card.
Would this trick work with AMEX?
#1613
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
For me, the application went all the way to the security questions twice, and only crashed after submitting them all correctly. I actually called MBNA because I, too, assumed it had pulled my credit. They assured me it had not. I didn't trust their word so I paid $16.99 for monthly TU report and sure enough it had not.
The majority of Amex products, and presumably the ones you would be interested in, are "charge cards" rather than credit cards. Since there is supposedly no pre-set limit, there is no credit for the to move around. So this would not work.
The majority of Amex products, and presumably the ones you would be interested in, are "charge cards" rather than credit cards. Since there is supposedly no pre-set limit, there is no credit for the to move around. So this would not work.
#1614
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 353
OK, but can I tell them: "I already have a X card with you, please cancel it and give me a brand new Y card instead." ?
#1615
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
#1619
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AC SE100K, AA EXP, SPG Plt, HH Dmnd
Posts: 1,507
#1620
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 821
just tried apply SPG SMB card, been told you can just keep 2 AE card at most is that true ? I thought SMB card don't use personnel credit info?
I already have Costco AE card for 10 years (for credit history purpose obviously can't cancel) and personnel SPG AE card (apply last mon haven't got SPG points yet), so obvious can't cancel both, what's my options?
I already have Costco AE card for 10 years (for credit history purpose obviously can't cancel) and personnel SPG AE card (apply last mon haven't got SPG points yet), so obvious can't cancel both, what's my options?