I discovered a pleasant surprise paying at the pump at my local Shell yesterday with Ink Bold- 5 cents per gallon off! The receipt said it was Shell Instant Rewards or something like that. Don't know if it was a one-off deal or what.

Do you need to have an actual business to get this card or can I just claim to be a sole proprietor? Does anyone have a link they can share?

Also, is it possible/easy to downgrade the Ink Plus to the Ink Classic to avoid the annual fee after a year? Will this hurt my credit score?

I should clarify the 2nd question above. Can you downgrade either the Ink Plus or Ink bold to the Ink Classic? I like the benefits of the Ink Plus more but I've noticed people talking about the Bold as well. Is there a reason for that? Thanks.

i tried downgrading the IB but it is no go

Value of INK
 

Finally got all my tele and com bills moved over to my INK. An extra 22,212 points annually. At two cents a point value that's $444.24 per year, nice. Great program.

You definitely have big bill for that! :)

Ink Insider Avis
 

Ink Insider upgrades Avis "preferred" status to Avis "First". Anyone have upgrade directions? I just got the email which says sign up for Avis membership and it will be upgraded. Its been a month now and havent received any new emails about Avis first.

I'm in the same boat.

I have an original Ink classic card, a product transfer.
Can I transfer the "ink rewards" to my Ink Plus card? I do not see the option. They are at different addresses by the way, however a biz associate has an Ink Plus at the same addy as my Ink Cash, can I transfer pts to his acct?
Thank you!

Sign in and poke around on the chase website. You will find a link and a form you have to fill out.

Ok just got my Avis "First" card in the mail. I guess u just gotta wait for it.

I poked and poked and then poked some more but Chase keeps diverting me to avis sign up page.

Anyone have info on this? I have a small photo company but no Tax ID, i just claim my income to my SS during tax time. How 'Official' does the business need to be?

Well, if its of any help I was just approved. I filled out the application and it said I would receive notice by mail in 30-days. I called the Chase Business Recon Line (800) 453-9719 - and was approved after a few minuets on hold...

I was approved for the Chase Saphire Preferred Card in November and received 40 or 50k (forgetting the exact number) for that offer, I should have no problem getting the 50K points and xfering them 1for1 to United Miles after I reach the $5k amount?

Also, long-time lurker and finally making some posts here, hello all!

Correct ^