May 15, 2014, 8:16 am
Last edit by: StartinSanDiego
This thread is now archived. Please follow the topic here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/1986148-chase-closed-my-credit-card-account-s-tales-speculation-2019-thread.html
If you feel your account has been unfairly closed, consider filing a complaint with the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau:
CFPB's complaint form: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
When someone reports an account closure here, a lot of the same questions get asked. It might be useful to answer some questions in advance. This could help figure out what happened or how to proceed:
2013.9
2013.12 2014.6
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...ta-points.html
On 1/4/15, LivelyFL noted that 34 posts have referenced account closures (updated 1/25/15):
1, 55, 80, 108, 117, 129, 146, 165, 182, 212, 221, 222, 232, 235, 262, 272, 281, 326, 364, 410, 411, 428, 475, 477, 482, 513, 552, 586, 620, 648, 656, 662, 714, 718, 784 and 815.
Mortgasm provided more detail as follows:
001 - moarmiles little explaination - 'inconsistent spending'
055 - brettskyg chase gift cards tiny ms
080 - Artemk checking chase gift card, tiny MS, international wires, wall-mart BP
108 - TTnc4me (105 actually) no info
117 - rodsren
129 - Kybosh chase gift card checking
146 - mintcilantro - checking 6k/month MS, BB payments from another ss#, some MO/AP, 7new cards in 90days, short cycling
165 - newcomr - checking
182 - thehawk75 - heavy MSw/other banks,
212 - LRD - 2x spend of 20k /month (on two cards), checking
221 - iceman 77_7, no info
222 - jk2 no info
232 - hitman1420 checking , heavy MS activity (no number)
235 - clearlyanewb checking, MS activity (10k AGC and more), light credit history, 10 recent inquiries
262 - brc01 - shortcycling, some MS (18k/month over a few cards), 1
272 - rambo - 70% MS on 5 cards, WM BP of 16k/month on 5 cards
281 - prestonv - heavy MS - 20k/month on multiple chase cards, heavy WMBP (ink stayed open)
326 - pacupgo - false alarm, no shutdown
364 - edh101985 - tiny MS (bonus only) , 4 chase cards in 6 months,
410 - msetr - lots of freedom/ink ms
411 - standaman360 - international wires (business), million dollar balances,
428 - queensgambit - gambling transactions, UR point transfer from SO, 5 chase apps 3 new chase cc in 45 days, Blogger points coach
475 - dogloverjb - checking, international wires,
477 - ftomasz - 14 inquiries in 8 months, 5 chase, minimal MS, rapid upswing in credit, paying from multiple accounts
482 - liw5215 - Heavy MS, re-entered after 13 months
513 - thegasguru - checking, $3k/month MO to checking, NO MS, AP,
552 - LAXtoWorld - 3 cards in 30 days
586 - adavydov7 checking, $1k APs,
648 - CMHFlyerOH - checking, MO, 3k gift cards
656 - I can see for miles - Maxed UR 5x rewards on Freedom and Ink cards. Chased closed all accounts. Was approved for Ritz Carlton card 14 months later and did nothing unusual with it, other than lower CL from 30K to 10K to free up CL for possible approvals. Two subsequent Chase apps (Chase Ink and Marriott Rewards), on separate dates 3+ months later, were declined for a "previous unsatisfactory relationship ..."
662 - frogdog51 - Chase VGCs (Reapproved in 12 months)
677 - Subdawg - closed for piggybacking
714 - Mamibear - 'abuse' redcard MS
718 - maxswanson - MS, 11 chase cards, traded UR, (reapproved after 12 months)
752 - peaser - "reputational risk" associated with the business (decision reversed later)
757 - uncommonsensical checking, 3 Cashier's Check deposits with quick w/d (the w/d were to pay CHASE credit cards! ridiculous 'loss prevention' dept. gods). All CC's closed 2 days later. Tried EX Office- they seem to have zero power once the Mullah in loss prevention has issued a fatwa (my guess: some 27 year old with a god complex).
762 - knopfler - checking closed (all credit cards closed in both mine and Mrs. Knopflers accounts about three weeks after checking closure)
771 - milemonkey - 'reputational Risk" connected to Attorney General lawsuit
784 - unstable one: 2 cash deposits over 10k to chase checking
815 - dukerau - one time UR point sale, 77% spending is 5x,
If you feel your account has been unfairly closed, consider filing a complaint with the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau:
CFPB's complaint form: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
When someone reports an account closure here, a lot of the same questions get asked. It might be useful to answer some questions in advance. This could help figure out what happened or how to proceed:
- Did you transfer UR points to someone with a different address? Different last name?
- Did you sell UR points to someone?
- Approximately what percentage of your charges earned less than 5x points in the past 12 months?
- Did a Chase or non-Chase bank recently close one of your credit cards?
- Are you using up a large percentage of your credit line on all Chase and non-Chase credit cards?
- Is your total credit line with Chase much higher than with other banks?
- Did you apply for many credit cards or other forms of credit in the past 2 months? ("Many" may be hard to define.)
- If you have a Chase checking account how much did you typically deposit in money orders per month, if any?
- Did you recently start spending a lot more with Chase than in typical months?
- Is your monthly balance frequently close to your credit limit?
- Approximately what percentage of spending was on gift cards this year?
- How much of your bill do you typically pay using WM or KMart bill payment if any?
- Do you have a Chase mortgage or other account that might be profitable to Chase?
- Has your credit score or credit profile changed recently? As in: significantly more debt, more open credit lines, or a large drop in your credit score?
2013.9
2013.12 2014.6
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...ta-points.html
On 1/4/15, LivelyFL noted that 34 posts have referenced account closures (updated 1/25/15):
1, 55, 80, 108, 117, 129, 146, 165, 182, 212, 221, 222, 232, 235, 262, 272, 281, 326, 364, 410, 411, 428, 475, 477, 482, 513, 552, 586, 620, 648, 656, 662, 714, 718, 784 and 815.
Mortgasm provided more detail as follows:
001 - moarmiles little explaination - 'inconsistent spending'
055 - brettskyg chase gift cards tiny ms
080 - Artemk checking chase gift card, tiny MS, international wires, wall-mart BP
108 - TTnc4me (105 actually) no info
117 - rodsren
129 - Kybosh chase gift card checking
146 - mintcilantro - checking 6k/month MS, BB payments from another ss#, some MO/AP, 7new cards in 90days, short cycling
165 - newcomr - checking
182 - thehawk75 - heavy MSw/other banks,
212 - LRD - 2x spend of 20k /month (on two cards), checking
221 - iceman 77_7, no info
222 - jk2 no info
232 - hitman1420 checking , heavy MS activity (no number)
235 - clearlyanewb checking, MS activity (10k AGC and more), light credit history, 10 recent inquiries
262 - brc01 - shortcycling, some MS (18k/month over a few cards), 1
272 - rambo - 70% MS on 5 cards, WM BP of 16k/month on 5 cards
281 - prestonv - heavy MS - 20k/month on multiple chase cards, heavy WMBP (ink stayed open)
326 - pacupgo - false alarm, no shutdown
364 - edh101985 - tiny MS (bonus only) , 4 chase cards in 6 months,
410 - msetr - lots of freedom/ink ms
411 - standaman360 - international wires (business), million dollar balances,
428 - queensgambit - gambling transactions, UR point transfer from SO, 5 chase apps 3 new chase cc in 45 days, Blogger points coach
475 - dogloverjb - checking, international wires,
477 - ftomasz - 14 inquiries in 8 months, 5 chase, minimal MS, rapid upswing in credit, paying from multiple accounts
482 - liw5215 - Heavy MS, re-entered after 13 months
513 - thegasguru - checking, $3k/month MO to checking, NO MS, AP,
552 - LAXtoWorld - 3 cards in 30 days
586 - adavydov7 checking, $1k APs,
648 - CMHFlyerOH - checking, MO, 3k gift cards
656 - I can see for miles - Maxed UR 5x rewards on Freedom and Ink cards. Chased closed all accounts. Was approved for Ritz Carlton card 14 months later and did nothing unusual with it, other than lower CL from 30K to 10K to free up CL for possible approvals. Two subsequent Chase apps (Chase Ink and Marriott Rewards), on separate dates 3+ months later, were declined for a "previous unsatisfactory relationship ..."
662 - frogdog51 - Chase VGCs (Reapproved in 12 months)
677 - Subdawg - closed for piggybacking
714 - Mamibear - 'abuse' redcard MS
718 - maxswanson - MS, 11 chase cards, traded UR, (reapproved after 12 months)
752 - peaser - "reputational risk" associated with the business (decision reversed later)
757 - uncommonsensical checking, 3 Cashier's Check deposits with quick w/d (the w/d were to pay CHASE credit cards! ridiculous 'loss prevention' dept. gods). All CC's closed 2 days later. Tried EX Office- they seem to have zero power once the Mullah in loss prevention has issued a fatwa (my guess: some 27 year old with a god complex).
762 - knopfler - checking closed (all credit cards closed in both mine and Mrs. Knopflers accounts about three weeks after checking closure)
771 - milemonkey - 'reputational Risk" connected to Attorney General lawsuit
784 - unstable one: 2 cash deposits over 10k to chase checking
815 - dukerau - one time UR point sale, 77% spending is 5x,
Chase closed my credit card account(s) [Archived 2013-mid 2019]
Jan 3, 2018, 8:16 am
#1711
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 905
Any comments on this situation
Hi all,
I Have had many chase cards over the past 10+ years. Used to churn and MS (cvs VR) but none for 4+ years.
When I first got a sapphire preferred, I didn’t realize transferring points was not allowed and I transferred to and from friends (really, never sold, just advanced points to friends who were getting the card), and chase shut down that account only (late 2012). I appealed without luck but The agent at the time encouraged me to apply to other chase cards. I have gotten many chase cards since. I moved all points to my ink bold without a problem.
i have an active ink bold (avg spend 1k month, only some bonused), ihg and freedom. Hardly use ihg and freedom. Also hold a bank account with them that receives monthly direct deposit. Have a bunch of UR points as well.
my last approval with chase was 2+ years ago.
About 6 months ago, i applied for a chase card -my first in over two years due to 5/24 (which I’m now under), and got rejected for prior unsatisfactory relationship. The same happened this month. I called in and they could give me no more info.
not sure what’s causing this as in between my shutdown in 2012 and now I did get many new cards. Have no history of charge offs or any history with wamu etc...
thanks for any insights
I Have had many chase cards over the past 10+ years. Used to churn and MS (cvs VR) but none for 4+ years.
When I first got a sapphire preferred, I didn’t realize transferring points was not allowed and I transferred to and from friends (really, never sold, just advanced points to friends who were getting the card), and chase shut down that account only (late 2012). I appealed without luck but The agent at the time encouraged me to apply to other chase cards. I have gotten many chase cards since. I moved all points to my ink bold without a problem.
i have an active ink bold (avg spend 1k month, only some bonused), ihg and freedom. Hardly use ihg and freedom. Also hold a bank account with them that receives monthly direct deposit. Have a bunch of UR points as well.
my last approval with chase was 2+ years ago.
About 6 months ago, i applied for a chase card -my first in over two years due to 5/24 (which I’m now under), and got rejected for prior unsatisfactory relationship. The same happened this month. I called in and they could give me no more info.
not sure what’s causing this as in between my shutdown in 2012 and now I did get many new cards. Have no history of charge offs or any history with wamu etc...
thanks for any insights
Jan 3, 2018, 9:10 am
#1712
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: California USA
Posts: 652
Whenever Chase closes an account they always seem to mark it as previously unsatisfactory account, whether it really is or not.
The next time you want to apply, check the prequel site first or look under my offers. Also, go to a branch and see if there are any pre approved offers. Use those routes first before you apply. If you get denied call recon and explain the situation, they see that your history and realize there were no loses. If that doesn’t work contact the world.
The next time you want to apply, check the prequel site first or look under my offers. Also, go to a branch and see if there are any pre approved offers. Use those routes first before you apply. If you get denied call recon and explain the situation, they see that your history and realize there were no loses. If that doesn’t work contact the world.
Jan 3, 2018, 9:16 am
#1713
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
...my last approval with chase was 2+ years ago... About 6 months ago, i applied for a chase card -my first in over two years due to 5/24 (which I’m now under), and got rejected for prior unsatisfactory relationship. The same happened this month. I called in and they could give me no more info... not sure what’s causing this as in between my shutdown in 2012 and now I did get many new cards. Have no history of charge offs or any history with wamu etc...
RNE, admitting that's not very helpful perspicacity, but it is what it is.
Jan 4, 2018, 7:50 am
#1714
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,857
POINTSYAK, currently lookup up the definition of the word "perspicacity" to add to my vocabulary.
Jan 4, 2018, 8:30 am
#1715
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 905
What do you mean contact the world? I called recon and they said they can’t do anything as they can’t reconsider an account rejected for unsatisfactory relationship...
Is there a chance that if I contact corporate they decide to close my checking and other cc accounts?
Is there a chance that if I contact corporate they decide to close my checking and other cc accounts?
Whenever Chase closes an account they always seem to mark it as previously unsatisfactory account, whether it really is or not.
The next time you want to apply, check the prequel site first or look under my offers. Also, go to a branch and see if there are any pre approved offers. Use those routes first before you apply. If you get denied call recon and explain the situation, they see that your history and realize there were no loses. If that doesn’t work contact the world.
The next time you want to apply, check the prequel site first or look under my offers. Also, go to a branch and see if there are any pre approved offers. Use those routes first before you apply. If you get denied call recon and explain the situation, they see that your history and realize there were no loses. If that doesn’t work contact the world.
Jan 4, 2018, 9:32 pm
#1716
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: HHonors, TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Hyatt Discoverist, Starwood Preferred Guest, American Airlines.
Posts: 2,035
Unless Chase has a logical reason to close your checking account too, they won't. What I mean by that: inactivity, keeping a negative balance for too long, never funding the account, or bouncing checks left and right.
As to your CC account question - it's possible, but unlikely.
Not to mention the large credit bubble going on right now.
Last edited by mikesyr18; Jan 4, 2018 at 9:41 pm
Jan 6, 2018, 6:01 pm
#1717
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,249
I didn't read much of the text above, but I'll tell you this -
Unless Chase has a logical reason to close your checking account too, they won't. What I mean by that: inactivity, keeping a negative balance for too long, never funding the account, or bouncing checks left and right.
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Unless Chase has a logical reason to close your checking account too, they won't. What I mean by that: inactivity, keeping a negative balance for too long, never funding the account, or bouncing checks left and right.
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Jan 7, 2018, 6:00 am
#1718
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: HHonors, TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Hyatt Discoverist, Starwood Preferred Guest, American Airlines.
Posts: 2,035
Not necessarily accurate. My bank accounts were closed along with my CC. No loses or late payments. Well over six figures on deposit. When asked why, they would never give a reason. Chase only said that they reserve the right to close any account at their sole discretion.
How embarrassing or a headache would it be if your employer attempted to direct deposit into an account that no longer exists.
Jan 7, 2018, 7:14 am
#1719
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
Not necessarily accurate. My bank accounts were closed along with my CC. No loses or late payments. Well over six figures on deposit. When asked why, they would never give a reason. Chase only said that they reserve the right to close any account at their sole discretion.
Jan 7, 2018, 12:53 pm
#1720
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: HHonors, TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Hyatt Discoverist, Starwood Preferred Guest, American Airlines.
Posts: 2,035
I had this issue with Bank of America very recently. Opened a new account with them as part of my new year's resolution, the account was approved, account funded, debit card sent, and then six days later, found out the account was closed when I couldn't log into the app anymore. This is the first I've had of any issues with a financial institution, so I've ordered both my Chexsystems and EFW reports for review.
Jan 7, 2018, 6:48 pm
#1721
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Programs: AA ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Spire, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4,009
EWS might explain a quick shutdown after opening, but not a shutdown of an existing customer.
Chase is known for closing accounts of people with a criminal history, if that somehow comes to their attention, although they won't tell you that's why they did it. Something to do with "reputation management" or "reputation protection."
Chase is known for closing accounts of people with a criminal history, if that somehow comes to their attention, although they won't tell you that's why they did it. Something to do with "reputation management" or "reputation protection."
Jan 7, 2018, 8:17 pm
#1722
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,740
I recall reading somewhere a poster said he had disputes with his neighbor who eventually filed a lawsuit against him. Somehow that lawsuit showed up in one of the reporting system and then Chase found out about it. All his accounts were closed by Chase due to that, regardless the neighbor's complaint was eventually dismissed by the court as without merit. Needless to say the poster was livid on what Chase did, but there was nothing he could do about it.
Jan 10, 2018, 9:01 am
#1723
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: PHX
Programs: HHonors Lifetime Diamond, UA Million Miler Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,142
Not necessarily accurate. My bank accounts were closed along with my CC. No loses or late payments. Well over six figures on deposit. When asked why, they would never give a reason. Chase only said that they reserve the right to close any account at their sole discretion.
Jan 13, 2018, 6:34 pm
#1724
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 408
Participated in Class action and today received check $360.33 covering 44,210 points value 8 cents.
Jan 13, 2018, 6:54 pm
#1725
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
