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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.
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Sep 16, 2011, 11:40 am
#121
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,389
We were in LAX this last week - and Chase SP contacted us immediately when a big credit draw from our hotel showed up on my card. With AMEX - I always tell them when we are going to be out of the US. Since our Chase card is pretty new - I don't mind this kind of inquiry - even if it's domestic. Robyn
Sep 16, 2011, 7:47 pm
#122
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 196
Sapphire points transferable?
My wife tried to transfer her Sapphire prefer points to my Sapphire prefer acct but was unable to do so as she had trouble finding the links to do so. I heard these points were transferable to others for free?
Any hints to how the steps to take to go about doing this transfer.
Or if that is not possible then perhaps it may be possible to have her transfer her Sapp. points to my Continental FF program for the 1:1 miles conversion instead--not sure if there are any fees for the miles conversion though?
Thanks
Any hints to how the steps to take to go about doing this transfer.
Or if that is not possible then perhaps it may be possible to have her transfer her Sapp. points to my Continental FF program for the 1:1 miles conversion instead--not sure if there are any fees for the miles conversion though?
Thanks
Sep 16, 2011, 8:53 pm
#123
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
My wife tried to transfer her Sapphire prefer points to my Sapphire prefer acct but was unable to do so as she had trouble finding the links to do so. I heard these points were transferable to others for free?
Any hints to how the steps to take to go about doing this transfer.
Any hints to how the steps to take to go about doing this transfer.
Or if that is not possible then perhaps it may be possible to have her transfer her Sapp. points to my Continental FF program for the 1:1 miles conversion instead--not sure if there are any fees for the miles conversion though?
Sep 17, 2011, 5:04 pm
#124
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,767
UA Insider finally emailed me confirming that there was a programming error on UA part in that when they uploaded the targeted MP Member List, it was not uploaded properly for several files... Supposedly it was fixed now and the frontline CSRs can see us being both "targeted" and "registered".
I was so disenchanted by the now capped 25K that I haven't make a call to MP to verify it. I actually have the 2 / 1000 miles offer but haven't done much.HD, Sears, Best Buy all seem to have issue posting miles. HD and Best Buy disqualify GCs purchases now from what I read.
REI reportedly to be the best vendor to correctly reporting purchases. Except that REI does not have a store in Florida... When we lived in Texas we went to REI often - they have some quality and neat stuff.
Sep 17, 2011, 10:22 pm
#125
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 31
You can then transfer these points into ANYONE name's miles.
Youy can transfer your points to ANYONE's mileage account or another chase account. (This is not a miles to miles transfer that requires same name on transfers.)
Another hint: I have a chase freedom card as well where I earn 5 points per dollar on certain purchases made with chase freedom card.
I transfer my (and my parents') chase freedom card points to my chase sapphire. Then from my sapphire to CO miles.
Sep 22, 2011, 8:45 am
#126
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 241
I'm interested in this card. Couple of quick questions.
I did some searching on the concierge and don't seem to see any reviews. Guessing that's a bad sign... Has anyone ever used the concierge? Is it in house or what company is it run by? Is it useful at all? Not sure if it's far to ask since I know it doesn't compete with Amex Plat but is it close in terms of service?
Also, the ATM feature, can I withdraw money fee free from any chase ATM? It would be nice benefit for me, as I'm with a credit union and sometimes I cannot find an ATM on travel.
Finally, the purchase protection, extended warranty, and return protection all seem to be the exact same as Amex Gold, is this correct?
I did some searching on the concierge and don't seem to see any reviews. Guessing that's a bad sign... Has anyone ever used the concierge? Is it in house or what company is it run by? Is it useful at all? Not sure if it's far to ask since I know it doesn't compete with Amex Plat but is it close in terms of service?
Also, the ATM feature, can I withdraw money fee free from any chase ATM? It would be nice benefit for me, as I'm with a credit union and sometimes I cannot find an ATM on travel.
Finally, the purchase protection, extended warranty, and return protection all seem to be the exact same as Amex Gold, is this correct?
Sep 22, 2011, 11:15 am
#127
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: East Coast USA/Asia
Programs: AA Plat /KE mc/OZ Diamond /Marriott gold/ SPG gold
Posts: 221
You generally get BETTER exchange rate on ATM or Card transactions because they use the Mean Multi-Million Inter-Bank Rate while your crispy USD100 use the rip-off counter transaction rate.
As long as there is 0 forex fee, using plastic always beats using cold hard cash unless you can exchange the cash at the "street" rate where there are plenty of exchangers that do business without even a license... You can find plenty of those in many parts of Asia... I even see old women squatting on the street corners of local food markets in Seoul changing USD to Won to USD all day long - always better than what you can get at a bank... It is good for small bills in case you need some. With the street dealer of course you would have to negotiate hard and be careful not to get back fake money in some locations...
ATM and CC with 0 forex fee is the way to go.
As long as there is 0 forex fee, using plastic always beats using cold hard cash unless you can exchange the cash at the "street" rate where there are plenty of exchangers that do business without even a license... You can find plenty of those in many parts of Asia... I even see old women squatting on the street corners of local food markets in Seoul changing USD to Won to USD all day long - always better than what you can get at a bank... It is good for small bills in case you need some. With the street dealer of course you would have to negotiate hard and be careful not to get back fake money in some locations...
ATM and CC with 0 forex fee is the way to go.
the rate i have stated above was for local vendor, and for banks, you would have to take away another .8 -.9 baht.
as for Korea, yeah, they have tons of that. Although you get best deal at banks, if you have decent saving/investment at the bank. As a premium member at Shinhan bank, i get 58 won benefit on my transactions. I also happen to do quite a lot of business with that branch's owner..
Asian countries, it seem, care more about these personal connection dearly. networking networking and more networking is a way to go =)
Sep 24, 2011, 6:09 pm
#128
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,965
Hi, I just applied for the Chase Sapphire Preferred card, but got a message saying the application is pending approval and they will notify me in 10 days. I called customer service and asked if that's normal or if people get instant approval. she said it's normal and no one gets instant approval. I don't believe that. Did any of you get instant approval upon submitting your application?
Sep 24, 2011, 8:38 pm
#129
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: East Coast USA/Asia
Programs: AA Plat /KE mc/OZ Diamond /Marriott gold/ SPG gold
Posts: 221
Sep 24, 2011, 10:38 pm
#130
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 87
Does Chase Sapphire Preferred with waive baggage fee
I recently flew on United economy SJC to LGA. It was booked with Chase Sapphire Preferred. No bag fee collected on the kiosk, then the ticket agent already had the bag tag ready. I didn't ask questions and moved on
. The 2 bags arrived at the destination.
Could it be that it's because of the Chase card bag waiver. No rule mentioned on the benefit policy when I signed up.
No complaints from me. Just wanna know if it's going to happen again.
I currently have no status with United.
. The 2 bags arrived at the destination.Could it be that it's because of the Chase card bag waiver. No rule mentioned on the benefit policy when I signed up.
No complaints from me. Just wanna know if it's going to happen again.
I currently have no status with United.
Sep 25, 2011, 9:49 am
#133
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Washington, DC, Chapel Hill, NC (RDU)
Programs: DL Plat (won't hit DM again) 2MM (2.5), HH Gold, PC Gold, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 5,626
Starbucks card reloads do not count as restaurants -- no double points. Wonder if this is a carryover from bad blood from the old Chase/Sbux credit card experience? Although Sbux cards are good for more than food.
Sep 28, 2011, 2:01 pm
#135
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 241
How are people notified when applying for the card online? I applied a day or so ago.
Website did say it could take up to 10 days for approval, but I haven't even had an email that states thanks for apply or any follow up.
I just want to make sure it's in the queue. Is there a number I should call to make sure it went through and is under review?
Website did say it could take up to 10 days for approval, but I haven't even had an email that states thanks for apply or any follow up.
I just want to make sure it's in the queue. Is there a number I should call to make sure it went through and is under review?