NewYorker545

Update:

Confirmed that the United Club card benefits are the same as under Palladium (2 adult guests or spouse and children under 21 yrs old).

Priority Pass Select lounge access is ONLY the card holder and authorized users (who will get their own PPS card).

Update #2:

Priority Pass Select benefits are the same as with the Palladium card, which I believe are the same as the United Club guests. The one caveat was that each lounge has their own rules, so YMMV.

NewYorker545

JPMR: 100,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months of the account opening

I don't see any mention of the 5k bonus of the authorized users. in the JPMR documents.

Troopers

Earlier this year, I passed on the Palladium and my advisor hinted/suggested applying for a new better card (to replace the Palladium). So, I hope I'm eligible for this card as a CPC.

fueldude

I just converted my Pd to the JPMR. Takes 2-3 days to convert. No points bonus for converting. Inquired about possible "upgraded" card in future and was told two different times that this was the replacement and no new card to "one-up" this one.

AF is pro-rated refunded from Pd and billed in full at time of conversion. Same airfare credit and car rental benefits at RC Infinite card. New cards to be mailed in 2 weeks due to it being brand new. Only difference from current metal card is no engraved signature.


I am neither CPC or JPM client-- I'm 8 hours to the closest Chase/JPM office and my family has used another major firm for generations. Figured I would convert on the off chance they culled the herd.

Troopers

Thanks, I'm even more hopeful now.

fueldude

As another note, when I called, I was told I could do it today or wait until they converted me automatically. I was told if I didn't do it today, it would start in late September/October and continue gradually until everyone was converted.

Boraxo

I spoke with my CPB staff today. One of the bankers had already applied for CSR card today, they view it as a no brainer with the 100k signup and $300 fee credits. They did not yet have any information on the "transition plan" for current Palladium customers

That's my question too, and it sounds like we have a short window to fish or cut bait.

FYI the current Priority Pass Select card provides free unlimited guests (well I haven't actually brought more than 5) and they don't have to be family members. So 1+2 would be a downgrade... and not driven by the lounges, which are happy to bill PP.

Interesting. So those of us who want the bonus should apply now for a new card, and then try to get a AF credit for converting the old Palladium card and consolidating.

I'm currently at 5/24 and won't have any that age out until December. So I think my only option is to have my CPB take the app and hope it clears.

darkhound

Thanks. If there is a link to a PDF where you got that image, could you share? My CPC banker is a bit clueless and I'd like to direct him to a legit Chase PDF, if possible. But I'll send him the image if that's all you got.

GrnLantern

I think I was asked this above (per an email notification) but can't find the post to quote...

I converted/upgraded my Palladium, was told 3-5 business days for the new card (showing Visa Infinite) to arrive. I'll report back if I get it by Friday.

GrnLantern

Also, I noticed it was mentioned in their benefits page that the concierge is the Visa Infinite concierge. Does that mean it's no longer the "JP Morgan Premier Concierge" as it used to be (i.e., the same as the Ritz card)?

MDJennings

It appears the bloggers have found our discussion in this thread.

Sucks for me since I only got my Pd literally 2 weeks ago.

Boo

GrnLantern

That's sad. I really liked that aspect of it.

darkhound

Maybe you should have "converted" but asked to use your existing Palladium card until it expires?

AAdmiral stated earlier: "You do not need to apply for the card, you are still able to use the Palladium card until it expires at which point the replacement card will be a metal Reserve instead of Palladium."

I just got my Palladium and the expiration date is 3 years from now...

fueldude

According to the fine print, it looks like the $300 fee is calendar year based.^

"3. $300 Annual Travel Credit: A statement credit will automatically be applied to your account when your card is used for purchases in the travel category, up to $300 in statement credits annually ("annually" means the year beginning with your account open date through the first December statement date of that same year, and each 12 billing cycles starting after your December statement date through the following December statement date)."

I was seriously looking at dumping the Pd card,but these changes will keep it in my wallet. Also, the terms of the ancillary benefits are much stronger than Citi's. The language of the trip insurance/delay benefits, etc... are much more favorable for the consumer.

If they can keep all of this up long-term, then it's another nail in the coffin for my Prestige card.

GrnLantern

Indeed. Sadly, I didn't know about the signature. No matter, it's just a minor detail.

My card expires soon, anyway, so I'd have lost the engraved signature regardless.