Originally Posted by
vxflyer
I have to be honest. I'm becoming hesitant to apply for this card. Comenity Bank seems like such a crap-fest, and I'd hate to apply for this card only to have VX suddenly drop Comenity and switch banks again. I'm going to guess that the reason for the switch was because the marketing deal with Comenity was cheaper that with Barclays, and their contract with Barclays was up and VX didn't renew. However, you get what you pay for. I think I'm going to wait awhile before applying, perhaps not until the summer.
In other news, I finally got the Barclays Arrival Card on Friday. Such a useless card when it comes to rewards. I'd much rather have it be like AMEX Membership Rewards where I could just transfer points to VX (or other airlines or loyalty programs). I may send them that suggestion.
I have had my new VX (Comenity) Premium Card for about 3 weeks now. I got the 25k elevate point offer. I use the card exclusively and have had no problems online, or anywhere else^. Card quality is poor, but my numbers have not rubbed off and they are sending me a new one. I have had the occasion to call Comentity cust service a few times, and I think they have been GREAT..far better than Barclays. I called yesterday to confirm the 25k elevate point offer, and it had been previously noted in my account.
So, wait for a good offer if you want to, but the card works pretty much as advertised. The 5k transaction limit (not a daily limit, a transaction limit) might bother some, but I havent found much to spend $5k on in one transaction.