[Expired 2009 offer]100,000 miles for new BA Chase VISA
#1561
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DAY
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, BA, DL, CO, UA, F9, AS, SPG, HHonors Gold, WN, Club Carlson Gold,
Posts: 1,378
I received the exact same letter on the exact same day.
I was about to write a reconsideration letter when I noticed that Chase's letter only says that you will not receive the bonus for your first purchase. It makes no mention of the second bonus for spending $2,000 in 90 days. Therefore, before firing off my letter, I decided to make a $2,000 purchase and then see exactly what bonus miles I am given/not given. I will fight for the 100,000 miles regardless, but I'll definitely keep the card for 50,000. At zero, I'll probably ask for a refund of the $75 fee and close the card.
Should be interesting!
I was about to write a reconsideration letter when I noticed that Chase's letter only says that you will not receive the bonus for your first purchase. It makes no mention of the second bonus for spending $2,000 in 90 days. Therefore, before firing off my letter, I decided to make a $2,000 purchase and then see exactly what bonus miles I am given/not given. I will fight for the 100,000 miles regardless, but I'll definitely keep the card for 50,000. At zero, I'll probably ask for a refund of the $75 fee and close the card.
Should be interesting!
#1562
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 129
Thanks again moondog!
#1563
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 42,033
Just read few threads from "other credit card" forum. Someone pointed out that applying for 3 cards will get 1 denial (2 cards per 60 days policy?) so I might try 2 cards first although I do want to save the "first time cardholder" for some amazing bonus deals in the future... (just like this BA card!) I never considered churning but that's over anyway.
Thanks again moondog!
Thanks again moondog!
#1564
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, AA Plat Pro/LT Plat
Posts: 1,205
I have verified the Executive Club information on your
account is correct and have ordered a replacement card
with your Executive Club number. Please allow 7 to 10
days for delivery.
Seems slightly different than what others have received in that it almost sounds like my BAEC number was on my account just not printed on the card itself.
Anyone get their new card yet?
#1565
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 1,934
Is this a US offer only or can UK residents apply too?
I see the answer on the application...only US residents...
I see the answer on the application...only US residents...
#1566
Formerly known as fsa_ea
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS/1MM,AS 75k,NK GLD,AA 2MM,DL 2MM,LH FT,AY PLT,IC RA,FMT LT PLT,HYT GLB,HLT DIA,MRT GLD,HRTZ PC
Posts: 2,229
#1567
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: The Dakotas
Posts: 608
I received my card a couple of weeks ago and have done the requisite spending however I cannot see on the British Airways website how one is able to check if the miles from this activity have posted. I registered my BA account (with PIN) and created my password but no where on the site am I able to see how to check the mileage balance. Can anyone help me out.
#1568
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,657
I received my card a couple of weeks ago and have done the requisite spending however I cannot see on the British Airways website how one is able to check if the miles from this activity have posted. I registered my BA account (with PIN) and created my password but no where on the site am I able to see how to check the mileage balance. Can anyone help me out.
Once you log in your account balance and other information is shown. Pretty simple!
#1569
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
This is the response I received this morning (that was fast):
I have verified the Executive Club information on your
account is correct and have ordered a replacement card
with your Executive Club number. Please allow 7 to 10
days for delivery.
Seems slightly different than what others have received in that it almost sounds like my BAEC number was on my account just not printed on the card itself.
Anyone get their new card yet?
I have verified the Executive Club information on your
account is correct and have ordered a replacement card
with your Executive Club number. Please allow 7 to 10
days for delivery.
Seems slightly different than what others have received in that it almost sounds like my BAEC number was on my account just not printed on the card itself.
Anyone get their new card yet?
#1570
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DAY
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, BA, DL, CO, UA, F9, AS, SPG, HHonors Gold, WN, Club Carlson Gold,
Posts: 1,378
I received my card a couple of weeks ago and have done the requisite spending however I cannot see on the British Airways website how one is able to check if the miles from this activity have posted. I registered my BA account (with PIN) and created my password but no where on the site am I able to see how to check the mileage balance. Can anyone help me out.
#1571
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Home: Arlington, VA; Home airports: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Active: AA, UA, DL
Posts: 4,095
My parents (each) and I just applied. We're going to SE Asia (to their homelands) in 2010, and this offer will save each of us $4k-$4.5k. Well actually, I was planning to redeem my DL miles for my mother and buy my dad and I tickets.
100k miles between US and SE Asia in J is a steal alone, and even a bigger steal to fly CX!!!
We'll be watching these applications like a hawk.
- Pat
100k miles between US and SE Asia in J is a steal alone, and even a bigger steal to fly CX!!!
We'll be watching these applications like a hawk.
- Pat
#1572
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CDG, COS
Programs: Delta GM, United Premiere Gold, Air France
Posts: 108
Does anyone have experience with redemption on BA? Is using 50k to Europe REALLY possible? What about booking 4x within the US? I am very interested, but only if these miles will actually work. I've never used BA, so am starting from zero.
#1573
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,832
Yes, 50k miles to Europe really works. Many folks on this board have done it many times. At peak travel periods, depending on your departure city, seat availability can be very tight, so you need to plan well ahead and be very flexible on travel dates. The sticky messages at the top of the BA board are very helpful, and you can use ba.com to check seat availability. You will also learn about the taxes and fees that BA adds to each frequent-flyer booking (several hundred dollars for flights to Europe).
With BA's recently announced reduction in the number of flights on many routes, combined with all the new miles folks are accruing under this very generous offer, the reduced seat availability will become more acute ---- so you need to learn how to play the game. Some people find it frustrating, others find it fun. Good luck!
With BA's recently announced reduction in the number of flights on many routes, combined with all the new miles folks are accruing under this very generous offer, the reduced seat availability will become more acute ---- so you need to learn how to play the game. Some people find it frustrating, others find it fun. Good luck!
#1574
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 367
That's what some people have said. Probably doesn't hurt to call though, unless you get hit with another inquiry. That happened to me with Citibank -- two inquiries in two days. But I did get the card after reallocating the credit.
#1575
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 28
Hello,
Applied yesterday, got declined today (found out by calling a CSR). The reason is "previous unsatisfactory relationship with this bank". I am soooo tired of this reason.
I have been getting this reason for the last 3 years, since Chase closed down all my accounts one day for no reason (other than my churning of United and Continental CCs).
Was anybody able to get back on Chase's good side after being banned?
My credit score is in the mid 700s and I was never late, got a clean credit report.
Would a reconsideration letter be of any use?
It'd be great to find out if there is hope or if I should just focus on the other banks.
Thanks
Applied yesterday, got declined today (found out by calling a CSR). The reason is "previous unsatisfactory relationship with this bank". I am soooo tired of this reason.
I have been getting this reason for the last 3 years, since Chase closed down all my accounts one day for no reason (other than my churning of United and Continental CCs).
Was anybody able to get back on Chase's good side after being banned?
My credit score is in the mid 700s and I was never late, got a clean credit report.
Would a reconsideration letter be of any use?
It'd be great to find out if there is hope or if I should just focus on the other banks.
Thanks