Oct 25, 2013, 3:40 pm
Last edit by: StartinSanDiego
This thread is now archived. Please continue the discussion here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/1985871-chase-avios-earning-credit-cards-ba-air-lingus-iberia-up-100k-avios-more.html
Up to 100K Avios - 50K after $3K spend/3 mos. plus 50K after $20K spend in 12 months($95 AF)
- https://creditcards.chase.com/travel-credit-cards/british-airways
Now with up to $600 in statement credits for award taxes and fees PER CALENDAR YEAR. 3x$200 or 3x $100 depending on class booked. See the details for flight restrictions, etc, here:
https://www.chase.com/personal/credit-cards/british-airways/rewards-redemption/statement-credit
The calendar year restriction means that you can use it twice in the upcoming months, 3x on or before Dec 31 and 3x again after Jan 1 or a total of up to $1200.
10% back on flights booked at BA.com using the code CHASEBA10.
The details are here: https://www.chase.com/personal/credit-cards/british-airways/rewards-redemption/save-10percent
Avios can be combined or moved between Iberia and Air Lingus accounts.
Chase also offers sign up bonuses on Air LIngus and Iberia co-branded airline credit cards. (As of August 2019's offers both are tiered 100K Avios offers) This allows big spenders that are under 5/24 to get up to 300K in sign up bonuses, plus combine points to book at BA.com for flights and get the fuel surcharge refund and 10% off.
See the BA forum and this thread in the Chase forum for Avios earnings strategies: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/1980400-anyone-else-racking-up-avios-points.html
Spending $30,000 will earn a Companion Fare "Travel Together" ticket.
Details are here: https://www.chase.com/personal/credit-cards/british-airways/travel-together/travel-together
Downgrades: Chase offers a no fee BA card. It's not available for new applications but can be accessed via a downgrade from the standard, $95 a year card. When the annual fee comes due you can downgrade/ product change to the British Airways rewards credit card with no annual fee and thereby preserve your card number, credit line and Average Age of Account. It's unclear whether the fee free card will get the new perks (August 2019) of an award fee rebate. Perhaps someone with the fee free card can make a dummy booking and update us here at FT.
Q. Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously? How long do I have to wait before reapplying? Should I call if my application is held for further review and not approved instantly?
A. See the wiki and related discussion in Applying for Chase Credit Cards, 2017 onward
Q. Once I meet the card's initial spending requirement, how soon will I receive my signup bonus points?A. Bonus points typically accrue at the close of the billing period in which you incur the corresponding charges. Points should appear in your hotel/airline account within a few days thereafter.
NOTE: If you complete your required spending in the last 7-10 days of the statement period, the bonus may not post until the following month's statement, even if the regular per-dollar points post on the first statement. This is normal behavior for Chase and is not worth a phone call.
NOTE: If you complete your required spending in the last 7-10 days of the statement period, the bonus may not post until the following month's statement, even if the regular per-dollar points post on the first statement. This is normal behavior for Chase and is not worth a phone call.
Chase BA VISA: Up to 100K Avios - Now with rebate on award fees
Sep 17, 2015, 1:08 pm
#316
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You will qualify for 50,000 bonus Avios if you make $2,000 in Purchases within 3 months of account opening; if you make an additional $8,000 in Purchases (for a total of $10,000) within 12 months of account opening, you will qualify for an additional 25,000 bonus Avios (for a total of 75,000 bonus Avios); if you make an additional $10,000 more in Purchases (for a total of $20,000) within 12 months of account opening, you will qualify for an additional 25,000 bonus Avios (for a total of 100,000 bonus Avios).
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26 points per dollar on first $2,000 4.125 points per dollar on next $8,000 3.500 points per dollar on last $10,000
Sep 17, 2015, 2:17 pm
#317
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I don't see anything about the new offer (100K for $20k spent) waiving the annual fee as the title suggests?
Sep 17, 2015, 2:23 pm
#318
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I don't think it is waived in this offer, but it was in an offer discussed earlier in the thread.
https://applynow.chase.com/FlexAppWe..._type=appterms
https://applynow.chase.com/FlexAppWe..._type=appterms
Sep 17, 2015, 2:31 pm
#319
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Sep 17, 2015, 2:43 pm
#320
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Your answer may be in the wiki here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...5-present.html
I would assume (dangerous word) it's 24 months from the initial bonus date. Apply and let us know.
I would assume (dangerous word) it's 24 months from the initial bonus date. Apply and let us know.
Too soon for us that got in on Nov '13 or Feb '14 though. Maybe those that got in on one of the Apr '12 100K offers.
Sep 17, 2015, 3:17 pm
#321
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I have never had this card, only Marriott, WN and UA Explorer from Chase. It looks so tempting !!! but I am a heavy AA Citi Exec churner, and looks like Chase is not happy if a Human Chase RM gets to see that 
Well, guess it is to good not to give it a try, even if that means wasting a HP. From reading the threads, rule number one is Never Call even when instructed by Chase
Well, guess it is to good not to give it a try, even if that means wasting a HP. From reading the threads, rule number one is Never Call even when instructed by Chase
Sep 17, 2015, 3:18 pm
#322
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on again
Sep 17, 2015, 3:32 pm
#323
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its 100k for 20k spending within 12 months, is it worth the effort... i don't know yet.
Sep 17, 2015, 3:34 pm
#324
Join Date: Jul 2013
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When you actually break it down, the 100K offer isn't that impressive, IMO. You are essentially getting 3-4 points/dollar after the first 2K in spending.
Sep 17, 2015, 3:49 pm
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Sep 17, 2015, 4:03 pm
#326
Join Date: Sep 2015
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On a $/point basis you are right. But I was going to sign up for this card to just get the 50k, so I'm glad I can get the other 50k. The good thing is that you get a whole year to reach the $20k min spend, so I'll just use the card naturally to get this.
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Sep 17, 2015, 4:11 pm
#327
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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Pretty easy to redeem for 3 - 5¯¢ per Avios...with my latest redemption at 6.4¢/Avios. At 3.5 Avios/$ spent that's still a good return. If BA offered a card with 3.5 Avios/$ on normal spend I think all FT members would have one!
The only question for me is the opportunity cost with those dollars, particularly on bonus spend categories with other cards. I think 12 months is enough time to make it work for me. ^
The only question for me is the opportunity cost with those dollars, particularly on bonus spend categories with other cards. I think 12 months is enough time to make it work for me. ^
Sep 17, 2015, 4:26 pm
#328
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Sep 17, 2015, 5:06 pm
#329
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I'm thinking it is better to get the no annual fee offer and then match to the 100,000 offer which will often mean you don't have to hit the spend. Worth a risk, but with all of the easier MS methods gone, it makes the most sense to me as there is no way I am spending $20k on that card, especially since they lowered the earning down to 1x point from 1.25x.
Sep 17, 2015, 7:27 pm
#330
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My first BA Visa was in June 2011, cancelled in July 2012.
Second BA Visa was in December 2013, cancelled around January 2014.
I guess I will sit this one out. My wife who has a way better credit score than I have has never had a BA Visa so that's an option...
Second BA Visa was in December 2013, cancelled around January 2014.
I guess I will sit this one out. My wife who has a way better credit score than I have has never had a BA Visa so that's an option...