Chase Contactless Cards (2019)
Jun 3, 2019, 3:28 pm
#46
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 15
Called and request a contactless CSR two weeks ago and got my card last week. It says "Contains Metal DO NOT SHRED" and feels like it has metal. It only have the contactless logo on the bottom right of the back side of the card. Only the chip is on the front. The Chase logo is left of the words Sapphire Reserve, not above it as with the previous non-contactless card.
Last edited by LionNYC; Jun 3, 2019 at 3:44 pm
Jun 3, 2019, 5:17 pm
#47
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Houston (HOU/IAH)
Programs: WN, UA, DL, AA, Chase UR, Amex MR
Posts: 2,267
Called today, per the Chase Contactless FAQ, to request a contactless version of my Chase Freedom Unlimited. 2 reps (executive line) told me it was impossible as I do not have that option in my profile. I argued, but then realized I was getting nowhere. So I guess I will have to wait until Chase proactively sends out a contactless version before my 2023 expiry, and in the meantime, continue using my Amex for contactless.
Jun 4, 2019, 6:40 am
#48
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NY
Posts: 102
thanks. Did just that. Will see what happens. Mentioned this as a solution to the “supervisor” on my call and she said that I’d be mailed a regular contact card. We shall see.
Jun 11, 2019, 8:02 am
#50
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NY
Posts: 102
Worked for my "damaged" CFU, thanks. Did not for JPM Reserve, but I believe that they don't have contactless as an option. It will likely be the last card to get it, if ever.
Jun 11, 2019, 8:49 am
#51
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,784
My CFU lasted for years without getting any fraudulent charges. It was actually due to expire in a few month then all of a sudden I got a fraud charge on it. They sent me the replacement card with a new number 
but the new card is contactless. I didn't ask for one... just came that way.
but the new card is contactless. I didn't ask for one... just came that way.
Jul 3, 2019, 1:00 am
#54
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
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Jul 7, 2019, 9:46 am
#55
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NYC, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 10,967
Just curious....why is everyone wanting a contactless physical card if you can just use NFC (Apple Pay / Samsung Pay) with the card loaded on your phone? Saves you from having to pull a physical card out of the wallet as well...
Jul 7, 2019, 9:59 am
#56
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Location: San Diego, CA
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That said, they're still uncommon enough that some places won't activate the terminal unless they see you insert your card or try to tap your phone.
Jul 7, 2019, 12:51 pm
#57
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Location: RSW
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Rather an unusual reason, but I understand that at Australian restaurants (perhaps Canada as well in some cases?), with a high threshold for contactless payments, it's common for servers to take the card away as in the United States, tap it at the POS terminal, and return with the completed receipt.
Jul 7, 2019, 2:41 pm
#58
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: LAX
Programs: WN A-List
Posts: 1,020
With Face ID it’s kind of a pain to unlock the phone, launch Apple Pay, wait for Face ID to authenticate again and then select which card I want to use. I have a slim wallet with my CSR in the front pocket. So all I have to do is slide the card up a bit and tap the whole wallet on the card reader. I also have a S4 Apple Watch and find that I still prefer to just tap the physical card.
Jul 8, 2019, 2:55 am
#59
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 332
I got an email offer from Chase to get 500 points per $1.75 transaction using my contactless Freedom card.
Thing is i didn't have a contactless Freedom card. So I called and requested one was told I wasn't eligible for it. Thought about it a few days later and sm'd for one. Not only got it but had it expedited.
Thing is i didn't have a contactless Freedom card. So I called and requested one was told I wasn't eligible for it. Thought about it a few days later and sm'd for one. Not only got it but had it expedited.
Jul 8, 2019, 4:44 am
#60
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, JetBlue Mosaic, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska MVP Gold.
Posts: 1,962
I like being able to do both! Depends on what’s in your hand or easier.