Sep 15, 2021, 9:40 am
Last edit by: txpenny
Here is the paypal list of vendors that should trigger the 5% category bonus for "paypal purchases". I've copied it over from the AMEX thread "https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...june-30-a.html". Please feel free update with your experiences.
Merchant Description
While a PayPal charge is pending, "PayPal" may not appear in the merchant description but will once the charge posts (e.g., a pending charge listed as "BESTBUY.COM" will become "PAYPAL BESTBUY.COM"). - need to see if this works the same on Chase as it does AMEX.
Google Pay
PayPal can be added to Google Pay via payments.google.com > Payment Methods > Add a payment method (note that not all Google Pay is created equal; e.g. this doesn't seem to work for Fi payments - at least on AMEX)
Known Working Examples
List of some vendors that accept PayPal, from the official PayPal website: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mp...l-credit-promo
Travel
Merchant Description
While a PayPal charge is pending, "PayPal" may not appear in the merchant description but will once the charge posts (e.g., a pending charge listed as "BESTBUY.COM" will become "PAYPAL BESTBUY.COM"). - need to see if this works the same on Chase as it does AMEX.
Google Pay
PayPal can be added to Google Pay via payments.google.com > Payment Methods > Add a payment method (note that not all Google Pay is created equal; e.g. this doesn't seem to work for Fi payments - at least on AMEX)
Known Working Examples
List of some vendors that accept PayPal, from the official PayPal website: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mp...l-credit-promo
Travel
- Airfare purchased from some airline websites. (
does not work with DL, UA, WN as they do not accept AMEX via PayPal) (need to check how airfare works with Chase). - Flightradar 24
- Uber Cash reloads
- Lyft cash reload
- US passport renewal application fee may accept PayPal
- Nonprofits: Doctors Without Borders, Feeding America, Pro Publica, WBEZ, KUOW
- Bandcamp
- Patreon
- Ace Hardware (online only?)
- AARP Gift Cards (note discounted every Monday through rewards portal) as well as your membership dues
- Banza Chickpea Pasta (eatbanza.com)
- Bed Bath & Beyond (online orders)
- Best Buy
- Chewy
- CVS Drugstore/Pharmacy (using “show to pay” QR code generated in Pay Pal app) Pay Pal must be “mapped” to qualifying Amex card with said benefit
- eBay, including seller charges
- Eddie Bauer (online only?)
- Ex Officio
- Express Scripts prescription fulfillment
- Gap Factory Web
- store.google.com
- Home Depot (definitely online, possibly also in-store)
- Hudson Valley Foie Gras
- Keurig.com - it can be a set it and forget it if you use Green Mountain's subscription service
- Macy's (online only?)
- Nuts.com
- PayPal eGift cards (merchant gift cards)
- Poshmark
- Starbucks card reloads
- T2 Tea (online)
- Target (not on iOS app)
- USPS.com (stamps, shipping supplies, cards and envelopes, etc.)
- Walmart
- AT&T TV Now
- CBS All Access
- Disney+
- Hulu
- Netflix
- NY Times
- Spotify
- VOIP.MS
- Airalo.com
- Skype
- BlueJeans
- Zoom
- Shell (via Shell app) - however, note some FT'ers have reported needing to call in and manually credit
- BP (via BPme app)
- Steam (wallet reloads work)
- PlayStation Network (wallet reloads work)
- Battle.net (wallet reloads work)
- Grubhub / Seamless / UberEats
- Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
- Possibly others that use "Paymentus" as a processor
Q4 2021 Chase Freedom Cards--5% bonus: Walmart & Paypal Purchases
Sep 14, 2021, 8:43 am
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Q4 2021 Chase Freedom Cards--5% bonus: Walmart & Paypal Purchases
Q4 2021 Chase Freedom / Flex 5% bonus: Walmart & Paypal Purchases
Apologies if this thread has already been started.
This seems like it might be tough to maximize the quarterly bonus. Has a wiki been set up somewhere that shows what online merchants accept paypal payments?
Apologies if this thread has already been started.
Last edited by txpenny; Sep 17, 2021 at 7:54 am Reason: Retracted the statement about difficulty in achieving the quarterly bonus.
Sep 14, 2021, 9:34 am
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Paypal ran a promotion with American Express in the first half of 2021. The offer was structured differently, but you should be able to use the Wikipost as a starting point to see which merchants accept PayPal:
American Express Platinum: $30 PayPal Credit Per Month Until June 30
American Express Platinum: $30 PayPal Credit Per Month Until June 30
Sep 14, 2021, 10:47 am
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Q4 2021 Chase Freedom / Flex 5% bonus: Walmart & Paypal Purchases
Apologies if this thread has already been started.
This seems like it might be tough to maximize the quarterly bonus. Has a wiki been set up somewhere that shows what online merchants accept paypal payments?
Apologies if this thread has already been started.
This seems like it might be tough to maximize the quarterly bonus. Has a wiki been set up somewhere that shows what online merchants accept paypal payments?
What is PayPal Key and where can I use it?
Sep 14, 2021, 2:41 pm
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PayUSATax allows you to make estimated tax payments for a 2 percent fee using a paypal account and I believe that has qualified for 5x in the past. So, a fairly easy way to generate 5x points from your living room for about .40 cents per point assuming it still works. I believe you are limited only to two payments per processor and I don't think estimated taxes for Q4 can be paid online until later in the year so you may need to wait for December.
Sep 15, 2021, 6:25 am
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Paypal ran a promotion with American Express in the first half of 2021. The offer was structured differently, but you should be able to use the Wikipost as a starting point to see which merchants accept PayPal:
American Express Platinum: $30 PayPal Credit Per Month Until June 30
American Express Platinum: $30 PayPal Credit Per Month Until June 30
Sep 15, 2021, 6:30 am
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PayUSATax allows you to make estimated tax payments for a 2 percent fee using a paypal account and I believe that has qualified for 5x in the past. So, a fairly easy way to generate 5x points from your living room for about .40 cents per point assuming it still works. I believe you are limited only to two payments per processor and I don't think estimated taxes for Q4 can be paid online until later in the year so you may need to wait for December.
Sep 15, 2021, 7:02 am
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Sep 16, 2021, 12:39 am
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PayUSATax allows you to make estimated tax payments for a 2 percent fee using a paypal account and I believe that has qualified for 5x in the past. So, a fairly easy way to generate 5x points from your living room for about .40 cents per point assuming it still works. I believe you are limited only to two payments per processor and I don't think estimated taxes for Q4 can be paid online until later in the year so you may need to wait for December.
Sep 18, 2021, 1:13 am
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PayUSATax allows you to make estimated tax payments for a 2 percent fee using a paypal account and I believe that has qualified for 5x in the past. So, a fairly easy way to generate 5x points from your living room for about .40 cents per point assuming it still works. I believe you are limited only to two payments per processor and I don't think estimated taxes for Q4 can be paid online until later in the year so you may need to wait for December.
Personally, I have two old Freedoms and a flex. I'd love to use this play to max out 4Q 5x on all three with a few clicks, (but I assume I can only do two).
If anyone has any contrary information I'd appreciate hearing/reading it..
Sep 18, 2021, 1:44 pm
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I believe the limit of two payments per processor you reference is actually an IRS "Velocity Limit" of two 1040ES online payments per taxpayer, (not processor). as per IRS online taxpayer account specific account info.
Personally, I have two old Freedoms and a flex. I'd love to use this play to max out 4Q 5x on all three with a few clicks, (but I assume I can only do two).
If anyone has any contrary information I'd appreciate hearing/reading it..
Personally, I have two old Freedoms and a flex. I'd love to use this play to max out 4Q 5x on all three with a few clicks, (but I assume I can only do two).
If anyone has any contrary information I'd appreciate hearing/reading it..
Sep 18, 2021, 2:28 pm
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I believe the limit of two payments per processor you reference is actually an IRS "Velocity Limit" of two 1040ES online payments per taxpayer, (not processor). as per IRS online taxpayer account specific account info.
Personally, I have two old Freedoms and a flex. I'd love to use this play to max out 4Q 5x on all three with a few clicks, (but I assume I can only do two).
If anyone has any contrary information I'd appreciate hearing/reading it..
Personally, I have two old Freedoms and a flex. I'd love to use this play to max out 4Q 5x on all three with a few clicks, (but I assume I can only do two).
If anyone has any contrary information I'd appreciate hearing/reading it..
Sep 19, 2021, 12:09 am
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My Understanding is that this IRS velocity limit for 1040ES payments via one of the 3 processors they accept is two 1040 ES payments "Per Quarter" for any taxpayer.
Question for you guys, were the six 1040ES payments you made in a single tax year during a single quarter, (or spread across three quarters)??
Sep 19, 2021, 1:14 am
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I realize I left something out of my post about my understanding of IRS "Velocity Limits".
My Understanding is that this IRS velocity limit for 1040ES payments via one of the 3 processors they accept is two 1040 ES payments "Per Quarter" for any taxpayer.
Question for you guys, were the six 1040ES payments you made in a single tax year during a single quarter, (or spread across three quarters)??
My Understanding is that this IRS velocity limit for 1040ES payments via one of the 3 processors they accept is two 1040 ES payments "Per Quarter" for any taxpayer.
Question for you guys, were the six 1040ES payments you made in a single tax year during a single quarter, (or spread across three quarters)??