Originally Posted by
russrexrey
I applied for both personal amex and visa last week. Got the amex in the mail a couple days ago and confirmed that the bonus on the card was 75,000 points after spending $4,000 in 6 months. The visa is still in the mail, so I'll confirm that when I get it.
Wow. You got the card in about a week?
If I could get a card in about a week, I could do this now. Chase seems to be dragging their feet on the Sapphire Preferred. I just called them and they haven't made a decision yet. I applied last week. I'd think a high 700's and a good credit history with Chase on free cards should get me the card.
Either way, getting these two for myself and my wife is $11K in 6 months. The Chase is $3K in 3 months. $14K in 6 months is just around what I normally spend, so it could be down to the wire. I might take the chance, and if I am close to getting stuck at the end I will buy some gift cards. Plus, I have Christmas over the next 6 months, so that should help.
I don't want to pass up 150K points for both of us.