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#151
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: BUF
Programs: SPG, Chase Sapphire, AA, Marriott Rewards, Priority Club, US Bank Flexperks, UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 80
Applied for the Bold on 10/18...thought I'd bide my time what with the storm and all...finally got a call today, spent about 1/2 hour in the phone and was told the business (an LLC) was recommended for the card, but I'd have to call the Chase Business Office. Called the Chase BO and was told they could not speak to me because my hubby is the "manager"...hubby was on another call at the time, so I'll have to call back again...the woman I spoke with said he couldn't even give her permission to speak with me...she needed to ask him several "security questions"...really ? We have a legit business with a Fed tax #...I don't even want this card for BB stuff since there are no VRs near us anyway...guess Chase is really cracking down ?
#152
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
homegirlchris - did you provide a federal tax ID number when you applied, or did you just use your SSN?
In my experience (admittedly limited), if you just apply as a sole priprietor using your SSN for the ID number, there's not a lot of intense scrutiny. It may not make any sense, but a more "established" business (with a TIN) might trigger greater reporting/documentation requirements. Just a guess.
In my experience (admittedly limited), if you just apply as a sole priprietor using your SSN for the ID number, there's not a lot of intense scrutiny. It may not make any sense, but a more "established" business (with a TIN) might trigger greater reporting/documentation requirements. Just a guess.
#153
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: BUF
Programs: SPG, Chase Sapphire, AA, Marriott Rewards, Priority Club, US Bank Flexperks, UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 80
homegirlchris - did you provide a federal tax ID number when you applied, or did you just use your SSN?
In my experience (admittedly limited), if you just apply as a sole priprietor using your SSN for the ID number, there's not a lot of intense scrutiny. It may not make any sense, but a more "established" business (with a TIN) might trigger greater reporting/documentation requirements. Just a guess.
In my experience (admittedly limited), if you just apply as a sole priprietor using your SSN for the ID number, there's not a lot of intense scrutiny. It may not make any sense, but a more "established" business (with a TIN) might trigger greater reporting/documentation requirements. Just a guess.
#154
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 586
that's interesting...you would think just the opposite would be true...I used the fed ID#...mainly because I really DO want this card for the business...just so happens that alot of people seem to be applying recently I guess. All I know is that Chase has not made this particular experience very pleasant or very easy...guess I should have used just hubby's SSN...live and learn ! Thanks for your insight....
#155
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
Your track record specifically with Chase might also be a factor.
Although my "business" is pretty thin, I've never had any pushback from Chase when I applied for business cards using my SSN. I have about a dozen current Chase cards, must have had 30 over the years, have my home mortgage through them, just finished a home refi with them - so they know me well.
I'm planning to apply for the Ink Plus in mid-November when (if the rumors are true) they will have a lower spend requirement.
I have seen reports posted online indicating that there may be an even lower minimum spend on the Ink cards if you apply in person at a branch. Anybody know if this is true?
I was thinking of trying that since many folks in my local branch (2 blocks from my house) now know me on sight.
Although my "business" is pretty thin, I've never had any pushback from Chase when I applied for business cards using my SSN. I have about a dozen current Chase cards, must have had 30 over the years, have my home mortgage through them, just finished a home refi with them - so they know me well.
I'm planning to apply for the Ink Plus in mid-November when (if the rumors are true) they will have a lower spend requirement.
I have seen reports posted online indicating that there may be an even lower minimum spend on the Ink cards if you apply in person at a branch. Anybody know if this is true?
I was thinking of trying that since many folks in my local branch (2 blocks from my house) now know me on sight.
#156
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 37
that's interesting...you would think just the opposite would be true...I used the fed ID#...mainly because I really DO want this card for the business...just so happens that alot of people seem to be applying recently I guess. All I know is that Chase has not made this particular experience very pleasant or very easy...guess I should have used just hubby's SSN...live and learn ! Thanks for your insight....
Have a legit business, have had to fax docs twice (to the fraud dept), call them 3+ times, and just got a letter yesterday saying they can't approve me because they need more information.
I'll call them tomorrow or Thurs and am confident I'll be approved, but it is somewhat annoying.
#157
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: BUF
Programs: SPG, Chase Sapphire, AA, Marriott Rewards, Priority Club, US Bank Flexperks, UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 80
I've had the same issues in trying to get a SW biz card from them.
Have a legit business, have had to fax docs twice (to the fraud dept), call them 3+ times, and just got a letter yesterday saying they can't approve me because they need more information.
I'll call them tomorrow or Thurs and am confident I'll be approved, but it is somewhat annoying.
Have a legit business, have had to fax docs twice (to the fraud dept), call them 3+ times, and just got a letter yesterday saying they can't approve me because they need more information.
I'll call them tomorrow or Thurs and am confident I'll be approved, but it is somewhat annoying.
#158
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Houston (IAH,HOU) / Kāʻanapali (JHM,OGG)
Programs: UA GS 2MM, AA P 2MM, DL PM, US P, VS G, SPG LT P, HH D, HYATT P, PC P, AVIS PC, HERTZ PLAT
Posts: 970
Does anyone know if 2x/5x maximum is per calendar year or 12 month period?
#159
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 1
"Offer Unavailable" message is a browser problem.
I had problems with the "offer unavailable" message too. I was using Chrome and tried it multiple times for both Ink Plus and Ink Bold. Switched to Firefox and it worked.
#161
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: California
Posts: 42
Ink Bold and Ink Plus have had their minimum spends reduced to $5000 in 3 months for the 50k UR points. I guess it's time for me to include one on my upcoming AOR.
https://creditcards.chase.com/ink-bu...-cards/default
I actually saw this on MMS first and was surprised that it hasn't been mentioned here yet. I guess he can come to FT and say that FTers stole his post? lol
https://creditcards.chase.com/ink-bu...-cards/default
I actually saw this on MMS first and was surprised that it hasn't been mentioned here yet. I guess he can come to FT and say that FTers stole his post? lol
#162
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
Programs: AA EXP, UA GLD, Bonvoy Titan, HH Dia, WoH Exp
Posts: 2,673
Clicking on the link from post #1 is showing $5000 spend in 3 months. Is the lower spend promotion active now?
#163
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 267
Ink Bold and Ink Plus have had their minimum spends reduced to $5000 in 3 months for the 50k UR points. I guess it's time for me to include one on my upcoming AOR.
https://creditcards.chase.com/ink-bu...-cards/default
I actually saw this on MMS first and was surprised that it hasn't been mentioned here yet. I guess he can come to FT and say that FTers stole his post? lol
https://creditcards.chase.com/ink-bu...-cards/default
I actually saw this on MMS first and was surprised that it hasn't been mentioned here yet. I guess he can come to FT and say that FTers stole his post? lol
#164
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: BUF
Programs: SPG, Chase Sapphire, AA, Marriott Rewards, Priority Club, US Bank Flexperks, UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 80
#165
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Spg Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,578
Spend and ask to be matched to the newer offer. Chase has always matched
Offers on cards approved in the last 90 days
They are getting more difficult with this , but call speak to someone in Exec offices and insist on not being disadvantaged.
This is an offer open to anyone, on Chases own site that you can see from Google to Chase .com and has nothing to do with the sites they used as an excuse to match 2 weeks ago .
You may have to fight but you should win . I fought with the last offer that was shown for a few hours on some sites and was granted 40 extra days to complete
The spend. But now with a public offer accept no less than a match
Do not accept no as an answer. That should go for everyone in this situation .