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Q. What are the best current offers?
Offer for 50K points for $3K spend over 3 months; AF waived first year, $125 thereafter. Extra 5K for adding additional cardholder.
Offer for 40K points for $3K spend over 3 months; AF waived first year, $95 thereafter. Extra 5K for adding additional cardholder.
Offer for 40K points for $2K spend over 3 months; AF waived first year, $95 thereafter.
Q. I just met the spend requirement. When will I receive my signup bonus points?
A. In most cases, your bonus will be credited after the close of the monthly billing cycle in which you meet the spend requirement. (Chase never posts signup bonuses mid-cycle.)
However, owing to a quirk in Chase's system, bonuses associated with charges incurred in the last ~7 days of a billing period may not post until the end of the following billing period. This is true even if the charges appear on your current statement and generate the standard number of points per dollar spent.
Thus, if you meet your bonus spend threshold late in your billing cycle, you may not receive the corresponding signup bonus until the following month. Calling Chase to complain will not change this, so be patient and enjoy your points when they finally appear.
Q. Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
A. See the wiki and related discussion in Applying for Chase Credit Cards [Consolidated]
Offer for 50K points for $3K spend over 3 months; AF waived first year, $125 thereafter. Extra 5K for adding additional cardholder.
Offer for 40K points for $3K spend over 3 months; AF waived first year, $95 thereafter. Extra 5K for adding additional cardholder.
Offer for 40K points for $2K spend over 3 months; AF waived first year, $95 thereafter.
Q. I just met the spend requirement. When will I receive my signup bonus points?
A. In most cases, your bonus will be credited after the close of the monthly billing cycle in which you meet the spend requirement. (Chase never posts signup bonuses mid-cycle.)
However, owing to a quirk in Chase's system, bonuses associated with charges incurred in the last ~7 days of a billing period may not post until the end of the following billing period. This is true even if the charges appear on your current statement and generate the standard number of points per dollar spent.
Thus, if you meet your bonus spend threshold late in your billing cycle, you may not receive the corresponding signup bonus until the following month. Calling Chase to complain will not change this, so be patient and enjoy your points when they finally appear.
Q. Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
A. See the wiki and related discussion in Applying for Chase Credit Cards [Consolidated]
Chase Sapphire Preferred is now 40K [$3000 in 3 months]
May 23, 2011, 12:59 pm
#136
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 940
Got my card today and activated it. Confirmed the 50,000 UR points. I agreed - it's a different type of card with the numbers on the back (for security, supposedly) and I think it feels heavier than the other cards. It's pretty neat. Since I don't do Mint, I guess I better get started on the $3k spend. (I got this card a week too late since I charged almost $3k on an annual expense transaction just last week!) 
I don't really like that this card only offers 1 points per dollar spend (unlike capital one card), but I like the no forex fees too. I have yet to figure out where to put the points to yet (airlines or hotels or other redemption), but I think it'll come in handy sooner or later.
I don't really like that this card only offers 1 points per dollar spend (unlike capital one card), but I like the no forex fees too. I have yet to figure out where to put the points to yet (airlines or hotels or other redemption), but I think it'll come in handy sooner or later.
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May 23, 2011, 4:39 pm
#138
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HH Gold, Marriott Gold, PC Plat, Emirates Silver
Posts: 2,678
I applied 2 days ago and got the dreaded wait 10 days message. I came home today and they left a message with my wife to call them. I called them, the CSR puts me on hold for a minute, then I am not sure exactly what she said but it was something like "they could not get ahold of you and so they approved you".
Were they just verifing my phone number? I may have listed my cell # on other applications.
Other Chase data points.
Were they just verifing my phone number? I may have listed my cell # on other applications.
Other Chase data points.
- Cancelled the UA card in the last 2 weeks since the annual fee was due
- Have had the CO card since Dec
- Have had the BA card for 1.5 years
- Had Marriott card in the past x2
- Had the PC card in the past
- Had a checking account in the past
May 23, 2011, 5:33 pm
#139
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: SPG, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, Hilton, AS, AA, JL, HA
Posts: 232
I applied 2 days ago and got the dreaded wait 10 days message. I came home today and they left a message with my wife to call them. I called them, the CSR puts me on hold for a minute, then I am not sure exactly what she said but it was something like "they could not get ahold of you and so they approved you".
Were they just verifing my phone number? I may have listed my cell # on other applications.
Were they just verifing my phone number? I may have listed my cell # on other applications.
Don't be surprised if a Chase card you have gets its limit reduced. If you don't already have other Chase card(s), then who knows what it's about.
May 24, 2011, 7:36 am
#140
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, No other status for now..
Posts: 249
I still haven't heard anything back from them.. 
Applied on May 18th.
Applied on May 18th.
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May 24, 2011, 12:24 pm
#141
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chicago Area
Posts: 369
I applied for and was instantly approved for BA Chase on 4/7 for $15k. Applied for Chase Sapphire yesterday, got 'pending' message.
Today, I called up 1-888-245-0625 to check on the status and was told I'd been denied due to 'Chase card within 60 days.' I was asked why I was applying for so many cards, was honest that I have a lot of travel coming up and am trying to get miles to save money. The customer service rep agreed that it was a good idea
I offered to move some credit, suggest $6000, and was then approved. Success!!
Although I'm pleased with the outcome, I'm annoyed that the decision had clearly been made but they were waiting to deliver the news by snail mail god knows when.
Today, I called up 1-888-245-0625 to check on the status and was told I'd been denied due to 'Chase card within 60 days.' I was asked why I was applying for so many cards, was honest that I have a lot of travel coming up and am trying to get miles to save money. The customer service rep agreed that it was a good idea
I offered to move some credit, suggest $6000, and was then approved. Success!!Although I'm pleased with the outcome, I'm annoyed that the decision had clearly been made but they were waiting to deliver the news by snail mail god knows when.
May 24, 2011, 6:16 pm
#142
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 290
Applied and got the Sapphire Preferred when it just came out(probably in 2008?), got 25K UR points at that time .
Did anyone get the 50K bonus again as a previous holder of this card?
Thanks
Did anyone get the 50K bonus again as a previous holder of this card?
Thanks
May 24, 2011, 6:18 pm
#143
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Portland, OR, USA
Posts: 46
Does anyone know the last date of this promo? I have cancelled a chase card and want to wait as much as I can for better chance of getting approved.
May 25, 2011, 5:45 am
#144
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Shanghai
Programs: BAEC (Gold), PC (Plat), HH (Gold), MR (Gold)
Posts: 2,729
Contrast this with my recent AMEX Hilton application. Applied about 7am on the 18th. Card arrives by Fedex on the 19th! I made my minimum spend on the 20th. The full 50K bonus hit my HHonors account yesterday - 4 working days after I made my initial application. Wow!
May 25, 2011, 6:15 am
#145
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, No other status for now..
Posts: 249
That is only 4 working days ago (from when you posted). It is entirely normal to have to wait for Chase and it's nothing to be worried about. I have had to wait for every Chase card I have and none were denied (I am now waiting for my 6th).
Contrast this with my recent AMEX Hilton application. Applied about 7am on the 18th. Card arrives by Fedex on the 19th! I made my minimum spend on the 20th. The full 50K bonus hit my HHonors account yesterday - 4 working days after I made my initial application. Wow!
Contrast this with my recent AMEX Hilton application. Applied about 7am on the 18th. Card arrives by Fedex on the 19th! I made my minimum spend on the 20th. The full 50K bonus hit my HHonors account yesterday - 4 working days after I made my initial application. Wow!
May 25, 2011, 7:36 am
#146
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: New Orleans, LA
Programs: DL PM, AA Gold, A3 Gold, WN CP, and lots of points everywhere.
Posts: 344
That is only 4 working days ago (from when you posted). It is entirely normal to have to wait for Chase and it's nothing to be worried about. I have had to wait for every Chase card I have and none were denied (I am now waiting for my 6th).
Contrast this with my recent AMEX Hilton application. Applied about 7am on the 18th. Card arrives by Fedex on the 19th! I made my minimum spend on the 20th. The full 50K bonus hit my HHonors account yesterday - 4 working days after I made my initial application. Wow!
Contrast this with my recent AMEX Hilton application. Applied about 7am on the 18th. Card arrives by Fedex on the 19th! I made my minimum spend on the 20th. The full 50K bonus hit my HHonors account yesterday - 4 working days after I made my initial application. Wow!
All said, I'm pretty sure they're pulling Experian and that'll show ~18 hard inquiries, about half in the last 12 months. I'm sure looking forward to getting an answer on this one.
May 25, 2011, 7:52 am
#147
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 207
I applied on 5/15. No results so called on 5/21 and was told "pending" - no immediate help with the live person. Called this morning to the recording and approved! 10 days, as promised.
May 25, 2011, 4:45 pm
#148
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ADQ
Programs: Alaska Air
Posts: 456
Applied 5/23, got the status pending message. Called 5/24 and they directed me to the fraud department. Cleared that up. Still in pending stage.
As far as Chase goes, got the original BA 100k and the Continental 50k. We'll see how this goes.
As far as Chase goes, got the original BA 100k and the Continental 50k. We'll see how this goes.
May 26, 2011, 2:37 pm
#149
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 40
Data points:
Applied for Amtrak card by Chase on 5/14
Applied for Sapphire card by Chase on 5/16
Amtrak rejection letter on 5/23: Too many inquiries/cards with Chase
Chase called on 5/24 about Sapphire card: approved after shifting credits around, haven't receive card but it showed up on my account today.
Applied for Amtrak card by Chase on 5/14
Applied for Sapphire card by Chase on 5/16
Amtrak rejection letter on 5/23: Too many inquiries/cards with Chase
Chase called on 5/24 about Sapphire card: approved after shifting credits around, haven't receive card but it showed up on my account today.
May 26, 2011, 3:36 pm
#150
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, No other status for now..
Posts: 249
Called today, approved w/ 5k limit, no shifting $ around. ^
Though, I kind-of want to up that limit so I can dump a whole bunch of up-and-coming bills on it to tackle my spend requirement quickly, without worrying about having a high debt usage on the card. Whatever, it doesn't matter anyway.
The GF just got her card in the mail. It's damn nice. Really heavy, feels almost like it's made out of metal. I like.
Though, I kind-of want to up that limit so I can dump a whole bunch of up-and-coming bills on it to tackle my spend requirement quickly, without worrying about having a high debt usage on the card. Whatever, it doesn't matter anyway.
The GF just got her card in the mail. It's damn nice. Really heavy, feels almost like it's made out of metal. I like.