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
Oct 16, 2015, 9:51 am
#437
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Oct 16, 2015, 3:02 pm
#438
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 63
I thought it was a huge loss. But then again I wont be putting more than $10K spend on it ($20K is just too much for to do and have other cards for regular spend), so its just a loss of 2500 miles, not that huge in my situation.
Oct 16, 2015, 5:24 pm
#439
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,774
if you SM to ask to get bumped to 75k/100k offer from the old just 50k offer, would they add $95 fee to you? I applied using the link for old 50k no annual fee, and was approved.
Oct 16, 2015, 8:42 pm
#440
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: Paying student debt and traveling when i can
Posts: 312
the response to my SM didn't say anything about the fee - only the points. I assume i will not be charged the fee. but YMMV.
Oct 19, 2015, 7:07 am
#441
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 714
DH and I were both approved through the 1.25 point/$1 link (yay!) and switched to the 100k offer through SM.
Oct 19, 2015, 11:18 am
#442
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,774
I thought the 1.25 avios / $1 link is dead already.
Oct 20, 2015, 6:23 pm
#443
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: AA, BA, SPG Gold
Posts: 665
Super bummed. Applied for this card for my DH today. Closed his last one in February. Was denied after talking to 2 reps because of 8 (or so they said) credit cards opened in the last 6 months. (Probably more like 8 in the last 12 months) Anyway, didn't matter that he had a stellar FICO and has NEVER been late for a payment and always pays in full. The agent was very curious about why he'd spend $5k then closes the cc.
Oh well. I did want a VISA card... since Costco is going VISA. Plus I could use the 100,000 miles.
Oh well. I did want a VISA card... since Costco is going VISA. Plus I could use the 100,000 miles.
Oct 20, 2015, 8:40 pm
#445
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: AA, BA, SPG Gold
Posts: 665
I got the "please call we need more info" page.
Oh well... I have property taxes coming up on a couple of properties and thought that would be a quick and easy way to pickup an extra 100,000 miles. Guess I'll just put the spend on my SPG card.
Oh well... I have property taxes coming up on a couple of properties and thought that would be a quick and easy way to pickup an extra 100,000 miles. Guess I'll just put the spend on my SPG card.
Oct 21, 2015, 6:48 am
#447
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist No More..., Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 4,375
Super bummed. Applied for this card for my DH today. Closed his last one in February. Was denied after talking to 2 reps because of 8 (or so they said) credit cards opened in the last 6 months. (Probably more like 8 in the last 12 months) Anyway, didn't matter that he had a stellar FICO and has NEVER been late for a payment and always pays in full. The agent was very curious about why he'd spend $5k then closes the cc.
Oh well. I did want a VISA card... since Costco is going VISA. Plus I could use the 100,000 miles.
Oh well. I did want a VISA card... since Costco is going VISA. Plus I could use the 100,000 miles.
Oct 21, 2015, 6:53 am
#448
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 63
Confirmed 50K offer after $2K spend with the no first yr annual fee link. Also bumped the offer to 100K thru SM. They've asked to notify them when I reach the $10K/$20K spend for the additional 25K/25K avios!
Oct 21, 2015, 9:10 am
#449
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: AA, BA, SPG Gold
Posts: 665
I believe my DH has only one other Chase card which he has had forever. The agent seemed to realize we were churning and burning the cards. We were heavily doing the Citi cards when that was possible with the Exec cards. I think I am just SOL. I was planning on putting $10k on it immediately and the other 10k over the next few months. Plus I was planning on keeping this card to use at Costco. It's be the only Visa we'd have once Citi converts my Visa to MC. Bummer
Oct 21, 2015, 9:37 am
#450
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
I believe my DH has only one other Chase card which he has had forever. The agent seemed to realize we were churning and burning the cards. We were heavily doing the Citi cards when that was possible with the Exec cards. I think I am just SOL. I was planning on putting $10k on it immediately and the other 10k over the next few months. Plus I was planning on keeping this card to use at Costco. It's be the only Visa we'd have once Citi converts my Visa to MC. Bummer
Your downfall is caused by not reading the STICKY of this forum - hugely important as it covers CHASE APPLICATIONS and the developments since May this year (to the WORSE). Had you read the last few months' data points, you would NOT call and the app might very well work its way thru the system without a human laying eyes on it.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...5-present.html
Wait a couple months then try again - Do NOT Call.