Aug 28, 2014, 11:49 am
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The revised July 23, 2014 CSP Guide to Benefits (BGC10374) may be found at this landing page (or directly at this location).
The CSP program rules/agreement (as of 7/24/14; RPC0444_0477) may be found at this landing page or directly at this location.
Changes to U.R. program recently announced. See post #1314.
The CSP program rules/agreement (as of 7/24/14; RPC0444_0477) may be found at this landing page or directly at this location.
Changes to U.R. program recently announced. See post #1314.
Ultimate Rewards & CSP Benefit Changes
Oct 21, 2011, 7:44 am
#211
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: BOS
Programs: HH Gold
Posts: 180
What a difference a week makes. I discovered the changes at Hilton and received this card in the mail. I've downgrade to the no fee Hilton amex and will now be using sapphire for my primary card. The addition of UA was a game changer.
Oct 21, 2011, 3:35 pm
#212
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: L.A.
Programs: WN A-list & CP, Delta GM
Posts: 448
MP Explorer has the following features that are not available on Sapphire Preferred:
1) A 10K annual booster after $25K spending;
2) Primary rental car collision coverage;
3) Two lounge (Red Carpet Club) day passes upon anniversary;
4) Domestic unlimited upgrades on awards tickets are available exclusively to elite members with MP Explorer cards;
5) Starting March 2012, United Anytime Awards will be available exclusively to MP card holders.
6) Priority boarding after elites and before general passengers;
7) Waived check bag fees for you plus two guests on the same reservation on United flights.
Of course, Sapphire Preferred has 2x bonus on travel and dining, 7% annual point bonus, and points can be transferred into miles/points other than United.
Oct 21, 2011, 5:49 pm
#213
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
There are more differences between Sapphire Preferred and MP Explorer (OP Plus).
MP Explorer has the following features that are not available on Sapphire Preferred:
1) A 10K annual booster after $25K spending;
2) Primary rental car collision coverage;
3) Two lounge (Red Carpet Club) day passes upon anniversary;
4) Domestic unlimited upgrades on awards tickets are available exclusively to elite members with MP Explorer cards;
5) Starting March 2012, United Anytime Awards will be available exclusively to MP card holders.
6) Priority boarding after elites and before general passengers;
7) Waived check bag fees for you plus two guests on the same reservation on United flights.
Of course, Sapphire Preferred has 2x bonus on travel and dining, 7% annual point bonus, and points can be transferred into miles/points other than United.
MP Explorer has the following features that are not available on Sapphire Preferred:
1) A 10K annual booster after $25K spending;
2) Primary rental car collision coverage;
3) Two lounge (Red Carpet Club) day passes upon anniversary;
4) Domestic unlimited upgrades on awards tickets are available exclusively to elite members with MP Explorer cards;
5) Starting March 2012, United Anytime Awards will be available exclusively to MP card holders.
6) Priority boarding after elites and before general passengers;
7) Waived check bag fees for you plus two guests on the same reservation on United flights.
Of course, Sapphire Preferred has 2x bonus on travel and dining, 7% annual point bonus, and points can be transferred into miles/points other than United.
Also, elites don't have check bag fees, right? And are there check bag fees on international flights even if you're not elite?
Oct 21, 2011, 6:32 pm
#214
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
1) Elites who don't have the card will, like cardholders, have last-seat access to std awards.
2) These awards will not be exclusive to elites or cardholders; general members will be able to book them, too. The difference for GMs will be capacity controls (i.e., no last-seat availability).
This is all spelled out at http://onepassmergerupdates.com/en/o...rogramOverview
Oct 22, 2011, 3:16 pm
#215
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Honolulu
Programs: UA 1K, SPG plat ambassador
Posts: 161
I don't think this warrants another thread, but I was just curious if others have experience in regards to the Chase Freedom card & Sapphire Preferred and "First Spend" bonuses posting.
When I got my Sapphire Preferred I had my points adjusted to a targeted offer I received, so I don't have experience with how quickly points post.
I got targeted for 30K freedom points after first spend. on the back it says points could take from 6-8 weeks to post, but Starwood says 8-12 weeks and they post before the billing cycle closes.
Should I expect after the billing cycle closes or the full 6-8 weeks?
When I got my Sapphire Preferred I had my points adjusted to a targeted offer I received, so I don't have experience with how quickly points post.
I got targeted for 30K freedom points after first spend. on the back it says points could take from 6-8 weeks to post, but Starwood says 8-12 weeks and they post before the billing cycle closes.
Should I expect after the billing cycle closes or the full 6-8 weeks?
Oct 22, 2011, 6:20 pm
#216
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA MileagePlus (Premier Gold); Hilton HHonors (Gold); Chase Ultimate Rewards; Amex Plat
Posts: 6,680
I just got a letter in the mail saying that my AAA Rewards Visa card is being cancelled, because the relationship between the CSAA and Chase Bank is ending 
So there goes my perpetual 5% rebates on gasoline as of November 30.
They're going to convert the account to a Chase Sapphire account. If I use Chase Sapphire points to purchase an airline ticket, does it count as a revenue (miles and EQM earning) flight? Or does it count as an award ticket through the airline's loyalty program (typically earns no miles)?
Oh, and what network is the Chase Sapphire a part of? Is it Visa, or Mastercard?
So there goes my perpetual 5% rebates on gasoline as of November 30.They're going to convert the account to a Chase Sapphire account. If I use Chase Sapphire points to purchase an airline ticket, does it count as a revenue (miles and EQM earning) flight? Or does it count as an award ticket through the airline's loyalty program (typically earns no miles)?
Oh, and what network is the Chase Sapphire a part of? Is it Visa, or Mastercard?
Oct 22, 2011, 7:00 pm
#217
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Okinawa
Posts: 2,611
I just got a letter in the mail saying that my AAA Rewards Visa card is being cancelled, because the relationship between the CSAA and Chase Bank is ending So there goes my perpetual 5% rebates on gasoline as of November 30.
They're going to convert the account to a Chase Sapphire account. If I use Chase Sapphire points to purchase an airline ticket, does it count as a revenue (miles and EQM earning) flight? Or does it count as an award ticket through the airline's loyalty program (typically earns no miles)?
Oh, and what network is the Chase Sapphire a part of? Is it Visa, or Mastercard?
So there goes my perpetual 5% rebates on gasoline as of November 30.They're going to convert the account to a Chase Sapphire account. If I use Chase Sapphire points to purchase an airline ticket, does it count as a revenue (miles and EQM earning) flight? Or does it count as an award ticket through the airline's loyalty program (typically earns no miles)?
Oh, and what network is the Chase Sapphire a part of? Is it Visa, or Mastercard?
Oct 23, 2011, 4:48 pm
#220
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: L.A.
Programs: WN A-list & CP, Delta GM
Posts: 448
Hmm, hard to believe Sapphire Preferred doesn't cover CDW? Or does "primary rental car collision coverage" mean something else?
This is incorrect in at least two important respects:
1) Elites who don't have the card will, like cardholders, have last-seat access to std awards.
2) These awards will not be exclusive to elites or cardholders; general members will be able to book them, too. The difference for GMs will be capacity controls (i.e., no last-seat availability).
1) Elites who don't have the card will, like cardholders, have last-seat access to std awards.
2) These awards will not be exclusive to elites or cardholders; general members will be able to book them, too. The difference for GMs will be capacity controls (i.e., no last-seat availability).
Oct 23, 2011, 6:38 pm
#222
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
That seems like a fair assumption, although I don't know that we have any hard data to go by.
Oct 24, 2011, 9:55 pm
#223
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 425
Oct 25, 2011, 12:44 am
#224
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 48
I applied last week and got the approval today. I called the Chase service rep and asked her whether the Sapphire Preferred is a Visa or a Mastercard and she informed me that the one I am getting is a Visa Signature. She did mention that it does come in Mastercard network. So I asked her what the guidelines are for them to determine which network to make the card in and she said she did not know enough to answer that question and wanted to transfer me to a different division. I said No Thank You and hung up because I wanted it in Visa Signature anyways... but now I'm getting curious. How do they determine whether to issue the card a Visa or Mastercard? Does it depend on where you're located? i.e. Like birdeye said maybe in the US they only issue it under Visa network and in S.America or some other country they offer it in the Mastercard network?
Oct 25, 2011, 1:02 am
#225
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Okinawa
Posts: 2,611
I applied last week and got the approval today. I called the Chase service rep and asked her whether the Sapphire Preferred is a Visa or a Mastercard and she informed me that the one I am getting is a Visa Signature. She did mention that it does come in Mastercard network. So I asked her what the guidelines are for them to determine which network to make the card in and she said she did not know enough to answer that question and wanted to transfer me to a different division. I said No Thank You and hung up because I wanted it in Visa Signature anyways... but now I'm getting curious. How do they determine whether to issue the card a Visa or Mastercard? Does it depend on where you're located? i.e. Like birdeye said maybe in the US they only issue it under Visa network and in S.America or some other country they offer it in the Mastercard network?