Chase CO Preferred Debit Card
 

Howdy all,

I was wondering if an existing Chase CO World MasterCard member is eligible for all of the mileage bonuses and such if opening a New Chase Checking Account with the Preferred Debit Card?

Thanks!

Absolutely! Someone even reported opening a business account as well. I have three (MC, PPMC and the debit card).

Yes, I get my points posted each month from my Chase preferred debit card.

No delays at all.

Do you guys know if I'm eligible, having had a checking account in the past?
(if it's relevant, this account was closed without my knowledge by chase because I had left it idle with $5 on it for a few months. I was pissed, it's the reason why I've tried to have nothing to do with Chase since then.).

^The Chase Preferred Debit Card not only gives you OnePassmiles but a cash back bonus at certain retailers as well! Best of both worlds in my opinion! I have both a personal and business one and I love getting the miles for something I normally use anyway!

Yes, I did this earlier in the year.

You are eligible for the bonuses once per calendar year.

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Does anyone know if the "once per calendar year" rule is measured by when the account is opened or by when the bonuses post? I want to sign up for a new account on 12/26/2009. (This is posted on the frugal travel guy blog today.) I wonder if I'd be eligible for another bonus if I sign up for another account in 2010. Obviously the bonus points from signing up this week won't post until January or February 2010.

I asked when I opened my account, and they said it is once per account, once per calendar year. Meaning, I can get another one after January 1st!

In fact, I'm counting on it, for both my business and personal accts. 25k bonus good until 3/31 for both types.

Also, a biz acct. waives minimuns, fees and atm fees on your personal.

probably reading this too literally- but how would you get a second bonus on the SAME acct?

read not literally, I read this as wait through min holding - close initial acct- rinse repeat by opening a new acct again next year??

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Thanks for the info. I didn't get a chance to open an account yesterday, but I'm planning to open a biz and personal account tomorrow morning, and again next year. Probably I'll do one at a time in 2010 to test out whether this year's opening really does count for this year.

You do not need to close your account before opening a new one the next year and getting the bonus. In fact, if you close your account within 6 months of opening, you could lose your miles. There is no problem with having multiple accounts in your name which get you the bonus. I currently have 3 CO debit card accounts open (I accidentally opened my personal account without the bonus, so I went back and opened another account with the bonus), and I've been assured that I'll have no trouble opening new business and personal accounts on Jan 1.

BTW, my banker has no problem with my opening multiple accounts for the points, but then again I do use my original accounts as my primary checking accounts and as my primary purchasing cards for myself and my business. The new cards on the new accounts will be used for the 5 necessary purchases and then discarded and I'll take all the money out except for $5 or so and then wait six months to close them.

Last time I checked it was 5 purchases per month to avoid the monthly fee on the checking account.

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I opened accounts on 12/29, and this was true as of then.

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Hey All-

I am trying to open up another account now online. When I go through the process, it registers the coupon codes correctly, but it hasn't provided me anywhere to enter my OnePass number. Has anyone done this via the internet and can confirm that there is a place to enter your current onepass number so it doesn't open up a new OnePass account?

Thanks,

RJ