Does Chase convert obsolete cards without asking ?
Aug 28, 2017, 11:45 am
#1
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Does Chase convert obsolete cards without asking ?
Assuming that the Marriott-Starwood merger might mean a brand new card from Chase, would Chase convert all Marriott card holders automatically?
If they automatically convert without asking, you wouldn't be eligible for any signup bonus for a couple of years since a conversion counts as having the card.
Just wondering what Chase did in the past regarding conversions and how they affect signup bonus eligibility.
If they automatically convert without asking, you wouldn't be eligible for any signup bonus for a couple of years since a conversion counts as having the card.
Just wondering what Chase did in the past regarding conversions and how they affect signup bonus eligibility.
Aug 28, 2017, 11:50 am
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I believe the discontinued Fairmont cards have been auto-converted to Sapphire Preferred, but that's a different situation than the introduction of a new card. If Chase loses the Marriott contract it's possible the accounts would be sold to the new issuer, but you should have an opportunity to cancel.
Aug 28, 2017, 12:13 pm
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I believe the discontinued Fairmont cards have been auto-converted to Sapphire Preferred, but that's a different situation than the introduction of a new card. If Chase loses the Marriott contract it's possible the accounts would be sold to the new issuer, but you should have an opportunity to cancel.
Aug 28, 2017, 12:23 pm
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However, bear in mind that bonus eligibility rules typically change without notice, for example:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...hire-card.html
Last edited by mia; Aug 28, 2017 at 12:52 pm
Aug 29, 2017, 8:47 am
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I don't know how this affected sign-up bonus eligibility.
Aug 30, 2017, 5:38 pm
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Yes it was Freedom. The Unlimited was not around at the time. As a card holder we did not get a vote other then to keep it as a Freedom or CANX the Amtrak Card before or after it was auto-converted.