Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Question on the timing of spend and statement close date.

I applied for this card on 10/11, was approved on 10/17 or so and the first statement with the annual fee of $199 was cut with a statement date of 11/3. No points posted to my WN RR account since I didnt spend anything at that time.
Next month I put ~$250 on the card, the statement cut on 12/3 and 250 points showed up on my WN account with a date of 12/4.

I am now looking to finish off the rest of the $5K spend but want to make sure it posts in 2020. Is it safe to spend the money now so that it shows up on my account on 1/4? I assume this spend along with the 80K bonus will all count towards the 2020 companion pass? Or should I play it safe and hold off on the spend till after that statement and have it post in Feb 2020?