Originally Posted by
Happy
The language is unclear but in all practical sense, the CSR $300 travel credit is a card benefit Starting at the moment you own the card - much like the AMEX cards' airline benefits, EXCEPT you dont have to enroll on anything, it is automatic. You do need to enroll the PP benefit either online or calling Chase.
Slightly off topic - everyone should have known by now, Chase closely monitor the ecosystem of Sapphire cards - it announ
Now we are seeing the rumors on Chase testing the water on raising the fee, and adding some crappy benefits... It remains to be seen how that would fair with the cardholders. At a Net $250 AF, this card is NOT worth it in many people's books, ours incl. My bet is the attrition rate that Chase brags about will go thru the roof and for the first time, there will be retention offers for CSR.
I've read about the rumors and I think it's a matter of time when they increase the fee. There were many forums showing that some people got 550 annual fee terms and conditions. I haven't seen any feedback from the card holders with the 550 fee. Did they call cs to clarify about the fee since Chase is advertising it 450 on their site? Since Amex increased their fees, it's a matter of time when Chase will follow.