Alaska Airlines Canadian MasterCard
Jan 4, 2017, 12:58 pm
#1006
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Yep - that's what I figure. Is there anyway I would know for sure that it's my old account (and just reactivated, with a re-issued card) - short of calling to ask specifically?
Jan 8, 2017, 11:10 am
#1007
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Did you end up re-applying? I applied today thinking it had been over three months - and was approved. BUT...I just did the math and realized that I only cancelled the previous card about 60 days ago. Does that mean they'll just re-open my account for my cancelled card, or issue me a new card, but without the 25K bonus? Anyone have any experience re-applying too soon (but also approved) after new 90 day rule was implemented?
This is what my application approval said:
Applicant: <my name>
Credit Application Status: Received and Approved
Your Reference #: <my reference number>
Thank you for your Alaska Airlines® World Elite® MasterCard® card credit application. Your application form is approved, with a credit limit of $10000.
You will receive your new credit card in the mail within 10 to 15 business days, along with the terms and conditions. If you do not receive your credit card within this time frame, please notify us by calling 1-800-404-1319. Thank you for choosing the Alaska Airlines® World Elite® MasterCard®.
I also looked at the T&C and there's nothing there about a 90 day wait to receive the bonus...so I guess it will likely be a matter of whether or not my cancelled account was simply re-opened, which seems likely. This is what the T&C say:
†† To qualify for this offer, an applicant must be approved for the specific credit card account described in the offer. The account must be used for at least one eligible purchase transaction that is not subsequently rescinded, the subject of a charge back request or otherwise disputed. Please allow 8-10 weeks from the transaction date for bonus Miles to be posted to your Mileage Plan account. Limit one-time bonus Miles offer (no cash value) per new account. This promotion is offered by MBNA and may be amended or cancelled at any time without notice. Additional bonus Miles may be awarded if a completed application is submitted to an Alaska Airlines employee.
This is what my application approval said:
Applicant: <my name>
Credit Application Status: Received and Approved
Your Reference #: <my reference number>
Thank you for your Alaska Airlines® World Elite® MasterCard® card credit application. Your application form is approved, with a credit limit of $10000.
You will receive your new credit card in the mail within 10 to 15 business days, along with the terms and conditions. If you do not receive your credit card within this time frame, please notify us by calling 1-800-404-1319. Thank you for choosing the Alaska Airlines® World Elite® MasterCard®.
I also looked at the T&C and there's nothing there about a 90 day wait to receive the bonus...so I guess it will likely be a matter of whether or not my cancelled account was simply re-opened, which seems likely. This is what the T&C say:
†† To qualify for this offer, an applicant must be approved for the specific credit card account described in the offer. The account must be used for at least one eligible purchase transaction that is not subsequently rescinded, the subject of a charge back request or otherwise disputed. Please allow 8-10 weeks from the transaction date for bonus Miles to be posted to your Mileage Plan account. Limit one-time bonus Miles offer (no cash value) per new account. This promotion is offered by MBNA and may be amended or cancelled at any time without notice. Additional bonus Miles may be awarded if a completed application is submitted to an Alaska Airlines employee.
Is the limit mentioned the same as your previous? Even it it is,I still think a new account was opened,but if not...then moreso!If they reinstated your old account,I would have thought that the online application would have been placed "under review" and then you would have been advised,by telephone,that they would reinstate your previous account. Just my opinion.
Jan 9, 2017, 12:10 pm
#1008
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
My highlights in red lead me to think that a new account was opened.
Is the limit mentioned the same as your previous? Even it it is,I still think a new account was opened,but if not...then moreso!If they reinstated your old account,I would have thought that the online application would have been placed "under review" and then you would have been advised,by telephone,that they would reinstate your previous account. Just my opinion.
Is the limit mentioned the same as your previous? Even it it is,I still think a new account was opened,but if not...then moreso!If they reinstated your old account,I would have thought that the online application would have been placed "under review" and then you would have been advised,by telephone,that they would reinstate your previous account. Just my opinion.
Anyway, if it is a new account - great data point, because I only cancelled my card 2 months ago! ^
Jan 10, 2017, 8:42 am
#1009
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
you should find out after your first statement, assuming you put through a charge. there will be a spot on your statement showing "miles transferred to Alaska MP" or something to that extent. it just takes time to show up in your Alaska account, though.
Jan 10, 2017, 1:45 pm
#1010
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Thanks - I'll report back on what actually happens!
Jan 25, 2017, 2:41 pm
#1011
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Received Bonus 2 Months After Cancelling Card
Well, this was a bit of an accident on my part, but I cancelled my AS MC card back in Nov 2016 and reapplied in Jan 2017 and still got a new account/card the 25K bonus! I even got my GCR rebate without issue. Wow.......this is quite the solid churn!!!
Jan 30, 2017, 6:28 am
#1013
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YVR
Posts: 625
They are there now. https://www.greatcanadianrebates.ca/display/Finance/
Jan 30, 2017, 9:35 am
#1014
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
They are there now. https://www.greatcanadianrebates.ca/display/Finance/
Jan 31, 2017, 1:11 pm
#1015
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,083
Just recently applied for this card again (after cancelling last year).
Received something in the mail asking me to verify my identity with Canada Post. I've never seen this before, is this new? Anyone else gotten these letters?
Received something in the mail asking me to verify my identity with Canada Post. I've never seen this before, is this new? Anyone else gotten these letters?
Jan 31, 2017, 6:20 pm
#1016
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Delta, BC
Posts: 1,646
I haven't but my son has - have you moved since last time you had the card? This would be more typical for someone whose mailing address can't be readily verified against their credit profile; generally people new to credit cards.
Feb 1, 2017, 1:15 am
#1017
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,083
Negative. Same address as my previous MBNA Alaska card. Weird...
Feb 2, 2017, 12:54 pm
#1018
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
I'd never heard of it before - but I looked it up. I guess it's a form of fraud protection, to make sure someone else didn't apply for the card using your info. An alternate version of the banks that make you pick up your new credit card at the branch. What did you have to do at Canada Post? Could you just go to one of those outlets in a drug store and do it there?
Feb 5, 2017, 9:23 pm
#1019
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,083
I'd never heard of it before - but I looked it up. I guess it's a form of fraud protection, to make sure someone else didn't apply for the card using your info. An alternate version of the banks that make you pick up your new credit card at the branch. What did you have to do at Canada Post? Could you just go to one of those outlets in a drug store and do it there?
Feb 8, 2017, 1:18 pm
#1020
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 96
Just got my first statement, and saw that 25000 bonus pts posted but not transferred to my mileage plan account yet.
Do I need to initiate the transfer process by calling in or submitting within my MBNA online account?
I appreciate any input.
Do I need to initiate the transfer process by calling in or submitting within my MBNA online account?
I appreciate any input.
Last edited by lingecw; Feb 8, 2017 at 4:15 pm