Sapphire (CSR & CSP) 48 months from bonus to next application, started in Aug. 2018.
#91
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#92
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All cards with the word INK in the product name are business cards. There are three INK cards currently open for applications:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...preferred.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...lic-offer.html
Chase Ink Business Unlimited
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...preferred.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...lic-offer.html
Chase Ink Business Unlimited
In the meantime I found a line-up here:
https://creditcards.chase.com/all-cr...KW&F42G=Y71UH0
#93
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#94
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That's funny. When I click on the links directly in your post, a new window opens in my browser with the txt "page not found".
Maybe it's my PC/browser ........
OTOH, clicking on the chase link in my post above, pulls up the Chase website just fine.
Maybe it's my PC/browser ........
OTOH, clicking on the chase link in my post above, pulls up the Chase website just fine.
#96
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Yes, people do this for the travel credit x 2, increased Chase portal redemption rate, Priority Pass, etc. If you want the CSR and you're lol/24, the path of least resistance to obtaining it is to upgrade another card.
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#97
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If by simple you mean direct, then yes. But this product change comes with three hurdles 1) standard stuff such as being in the same family of cards, 2) Chase-specific requirements such as time constraints, the Preferred must be a year old, 3) the Reserve would be an upgrade from Preferred, so there is a higher credit limit requirement, maybe a higher credit score is needed too, I dont know if youll be asked for current salary or other personal stuff. Perhaps someone who has gone through the process can chime in.
#98
Join Date: Jun 2018
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If by simple you mean direct, then yes. But this product change comes with three hurdles 1) standard stuff such as being in the same family of cards, 2) Chase-specific requirements such as time constraints, the Preferred must be a year old, 3) the Reserve would be an upgrade from Preferred, so there is a higher credit limit requirement, maybe a higher credit score is needed too, I dont know if youll be asked for current salary or other personal stuff. Perhaps someone who has gone through the process can chime in.
Was thinking about just adding an AMEX Gold to the wallet due to high (50K) signup. I currently have a CFU, CSP and I think an Amex Gold could pair nicely potentially.
Anyone have this trio?
#99
Join Date: Aug 2012
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I've had my CSP for years, so that's not an issue for me. I was thinking of signing up for CSR, however, I'm a bit confused here. I got the Ink Preferred bonus about a year ago and then cancelled it about 6 months ago. Does that bonus make me ineligible for the CSR bonus?
#100
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The product is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of any Sapphire credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of any Sapphire credit card who received a new cardmember bonus within the last 48 months. If you are an existing Sapphire customer and would like this product, please call the number on the back of your card to see if you are eligible for a product change. You will not receive the new cardmember bonus if you change products.
#101
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: STL
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I'm wanting to get the CSR card and hope you all can help me with my strategy to do so. My main objective is to retain as much of my credit line as possible and also keep my oldest card history while maximizing the signup bonus. Currently, I hold the following Chase cards:
Is this the proper plan of attack? Thanks in advance!
- Sapphire Preferred ($65K credit limit, have had for 8+ years)
- IHG ($9K limit)
- Marriott ($9K limit)
- I'm also an Authorized User on my wife's Ink Plus which we use for 5X on business purchases
Is this the proper plan of attack? Thanks in advance!
#102
Join Date: Dec 2017
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That seems pretty reasonable to me. And you are absolutely right that you want to retain that history, thus downgrading is the best option. Freedom or Freedom Unlimited is up to you.
On the initial query, they may deny your CSR app with that much credit line already extended. If so you can then move however much off the downgraded card, and the Marriott, to establish whatever limit you would prefer.
Not saying they would deny you for that, but just in case they do they are pretty good with approving if you're willing to move line from one card to another.
I would wait a month or so between the downgrade and the new application. There is a bit of a delay for all of their systems to catch-up and sync with the downgrade changes. I don't think it actually takes that long, it might only be a week, but better safe than sorry.
On the initial query, they may deny your CSR app with that much credit line already extended. If so you can then move however much off the downgraded card, and the Marriott, to establish whatever limit you would prefer.
Not saying they would deny you for that, but just in case they do they are pretty good with approving if you're willing to move line from one card to another.
I would wait a month or so between the downgrade and the new application. There is a bit of a delay for all of their systems to catch-up and sync with the downgrade changes. I don't think it actually takes that long, it might only be a week, but better safe than sorry.
#103
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Thanks for the reply. So, downgrading does truly retain the age of the account?
Also, good call on waiting for a month. I would be in no hurry to apply and just would use the Freedom Unlimited on all purchases until the CSR was in my hands - then convert everything (other than the business expenses) over to that.
Also, good call on waiting for a month. I would be in no hurry to apply and just would use the Freedom Unlimited on all purchases until the CSR was in my hands - then convert everything (other than the business expenses) over to that.
#104
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Thanks for the reply. So, downgrading does truly retain the age of the account?
Also, good call on waiting for a month. I would be in no hurry to apply and just would use the Freedom Unlimited on all purchases until the CSR was in my hands - then convert everything (other than the business expenses) over to that.
Also, good call on waiting for a month. I would be in no hurry to apply and just would use the Freedom Unlimited on all purchases until the CSR was in my hands - then convert everything (other than the business expenses) over to that.
You may want to consider lowering the $65K credit limit on the CSP prior to applying for the CSR.
#105
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 212
Transfer products to Chase Sapphire Reserve and 48 mo restriction
desparately wanting back into the CSR card. Had around 1.5 -2 years ago (received bonus) and cancelled.
Wondering if if I call or go into branch, could I transfer Chase Freedom or other cards into it. Dont care about getting another bonus.
Wondering if if I call or go into branch, could I transfer Chase Freedom or other cards into it. Dont care about getting another bonus.