Chase Freedom 2018, 1st Q, Bonus Categories
Jan 11, 18, 11:54 am
#76
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Originally Posted by Caribgrl
Quick question...Because I don't think my phone is equipped for Chase Pay so I could just load up on gift cards, from a gas station, in order to get this quarters bonus...? Yes, besides my internet phone etc.
Originally Posted by RNE
Do a test purchase before going hog wild. It's unlikely but possible that a particular gas station doesn't code as such.
So you have to specifically verify, with a test purchase (a coffee, a pack of gum, a newspaper, whatever), that a purchase made at the register gives you 5x points. If so, then any purchase made at that register should get 5x points this quarter (until you reach your cap, of course).
Jan 11, 18, 4:10 pm
#77
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Originally Posted by mia
I discovered yesterday that I had not yet activated this quarter's categories.This morning it was interesting to see that overnight Chase's system had retroactively added the appropriate bonus to each individual transaction. I knew I would receive the points, but wasn't sure how it was implemented.
Jan 12, 18, 8:59 am
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Originally Posted by Caribgrl
Quick question...Because I don't think my phone is equipped for Chase Pay so I could just load up on gift cards, from a gas station, in order to get this quarters bonus...? Yes, besides my internet phone etc.
Jan 12, 18, 7:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Polytonic
So if Uber Visa Local Offers is 5-8% back at Whole Foods ... does this mean I could get 5x URs + 5% Uber Credit if I paid with Apple Pay? That seems pretty crazy.
Jan 13, 18, 5:37 pm
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Originally Posted by sdsearch
And do that test purchase at the register. Some gas stations can code as gas station when you make a purchase at the pump (which can't be gift cards), but code differently when you make a purchase at the register.
So you have to specifically verify, with a test purchase (a coffee, a pack of gum, a newspaper, whatever), that a purchase made at the register gives you 5x points. If so, then any purchase made at that register should get 5x points this quarter (until you reach your cap, of course).
So you have to specifically verify, with a test purchase (a coffee, a pack of gum, a newspaper, whatever), that a purchase made at the register gives you 5x points. If so, then any purchase made at that register should get 5x points this quarter (until you reach your cap, of course).
Jan 15, 18, 11:16 am
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I like how Chase offers 5% gas during the slowest quarter in the year for driving lol. They pulled this garbage last year as well (and the year before I think). Just buy $1,500 worth of gas gift cards.
But the other options they offered are nice.
But the other options they offered are nice.
Jan 15, 18, 11:41 am
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Would you consider putting say a 1000 Euro hotel bill on the Chase Freedom if you can Apple Pay it as opposed to using the CSR?
Of course the difference is 5X vs 3X but you'd probably pay $20-30 more in FX fees with the Freedom.
Of course the difference is 5X vs 3X but you'd probably pay $20-30 more in FX fees with the Freedom.
Jan 15, 18, 12:38 pm
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Originally Posted by wco81
Would you consider putting say a 1000 Euro hotel bill on the Chase Freedom.....
Jan 15, 18, 1:47 pm
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Originally Posted by wco81
Would you consider putting say a 1000 Euro hotel bill on the Chase Freedom if you can Apple Pay it as opposed to using the CSR?
Of course the difference is 5X vs 3X but you'd probably pay $20-30 more in FX fees with the Freedom.
Of course the difference is 5X vs 3X but you'd probably pay $20-30 more in FX fees with the Freedom.
Jan 15, 18, 6:40 pm
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This year, earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases each quarter with your favorite categories and new ones still on the way
Jan 15, 18, 6:55 pm
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Originally Posted by seawolf
Just prepaid $500 for Verizon FIOS and $1,000 for AT&T mobile. Didn't have to leave home.
Jan 15, 18, 6:55 pm
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Originally Posted by wco81
I didn't realize the cap on the 5X for Apple Pay was only $1500. For the whole quarter?
