FlyingHoustonian

I have no annual fee, and set 5.99% interest. Plus I actually get 3% on my phone bills which is about 1000$ a month on the blackberry. I pay, and my company reimburses-free money.

I have over ten credit cards, and a superb credit rating. I know the cards that are out there but compared to the crappy chase world card I had the travel bank is outstanding. In just one month I got a "free" domestic US ticket. By the end of this month I will have another 200$ or so put in, to use whenever I want. Much better than reward miles, which I have enough of anyway, and which I earn through the travel I buy with travel bank.

With 100-200$ a month going into travel, I do better than earning miles on chase world.

Ciao,
FH

Mile-Hor

No link, I just called Chase and they told me about it. $200 off plus 20k miles after you spend $5k

ctownflyer

1. How did you get it with no annual fee?

2. It's not in the same category as a miles card at all, it simply gives a 1% rebate that must be spent on Continental, although a couple spending categories give 3%.

I'm positive that you can find a cash rebate card that does a better job than that, and will pay out cold hard cash...

FlyingHoustonian

you are missing the point!- compared to other CO cards the travel bank is best for me. With my spending I will get (and did the first month alone) ~$200US a month in travel bank cash. I use this for CO personal flights anytime, much better than miles. I have already purchased a ticket at no cost (unlike reward travel).

AND I already have three cash back cards. two American (USAA and Capitalone) and one European (Intesa). I don't need a cash back card when I get my CO travel money-which I only want to use on Co.

As for getting no fee, just call and deal with them. I never just send in applications, always call and make a deal with the credit department. For those with good credit it is easy as they want your business, especially these days.

I didn't say it was for everyone but for me I get 25-30 a month alone just on blackberry bills via travelbank. It works for me. The posters here seemed to want anecdotes about various cards/plans. I have given mine, everyone else is free to give theirs.

Ciao,
FH

bioGuru

Do you have a promotion code? I called and they said they would be happy to help me but I need the promotion code that came on the letter.

manhattan92

I just tried to upgrade my Hyatt Gold membership to platinum but the Hyatt agent keeps asking me for a promotional code. She claims that no such upgrade option exists for CO's Presidential Plus card-any idea of what the code is please?

dergon darkhelm

I believe the yatt agent is misinformed. It is simply a benefit of holding the PPMC that you are granted platinum level.

Search is still fubar, but they were talking about this in the fancy invitation thread:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/conti...-co-chase.html


around pages 24-25

keep trying

mnmag

I called GP last wk & told the woman that I had a new PP MC, & she was able to upgrade my membership to Plat & it is reflected in my a/c info. when I log in now. She had to type in a 'reason' for the upgrade, & was talking as she typed in 'Continental Presidental Plus Mastercard'. So, you just need to get someone who will listen & act!
Good Luck!

ErgoTraveler

Is the Chase CO PP card considered new card when one changes from a Chase CO World card? or is a transfer of account? TIA

cova

Two ways to upgrade, from Chase World MC:

1. Open a new Chase PP World MC, you then have one of each active, then later cancel the original World MC - but you do not have to (but you would still be paying the $85 for the standard card). There is no transfer of balance. This is the route I had to go to upgrade since I have a lifetime PC membership already. That makes the card $100/year. I got a bonus of first year free, and 20K miles after the first year.

2. If no lifetime PC membership, then call your standard Chase World MC number and they can upgrade you. Your yearly fee will then increase from $85/year to $375/year. This phone number at Chase is not aware of the $100 offer for LT PC members. Not sure about balance transfer in this case.

I just received my new Chase PP card yesterday. I called AVIS to upgrade my AvisFirst account with the AVIS President's Club feature, which is 2-car upgrade. AvisFirst only gives 1-car upgrade, but you get a 2 day free rental after every 4 paid rentals of 2 days or more. You need to earn AvisFirst status (12 - 2 day rentals a year min., and no earning of airline miles to get the free day coupons).

I also called Hyatt. But since it has been a couple of years since I stayed, they could not upgrade me to Hyatt Platinum. Told - once I have a new stay they will upgrade me. However, Hyatt told me - that the Hyatt Platinum status upgrade was only for one year. After that you need to earn it. This was new info to me - but why bother - Hyatt Plat does not give you lounge access and I am sticking with Marriott as Marriott Plat - which is top tier.

mnmag

My advice is to make sure that you ask to combine your credit line when you cancel the CO World MC & open the PP MC. That way you don't reduce your available credit.

cobrax333

Whoa this is news to me. I just signed up for the PP card a month ago, I don't think I'm going to renew past a year if benefits just start falling off.

cova

Nothing special about Hyatt Platinum - no lounge access - you need to be Diamond. I would not cancel the PP card over this. I don't plan to stay at Hyatt anyway.

The big plus for the card for me is the 25% mileage bonus for Elites, at only $15 more than the regular Chase World Card ($100 versus $85 for LT PC member).

On the credit limit - yes - when you have both they decrease the current card. Not a biggie anyway - I have other cards with high limits (or no limits). But I do not carry balances and even the one they gave me is way higher than I would ever spend. But yes - one should have limits combined. I also have the Chase Marriott Card for the 15 day bonus towards MR elite plus you get a free Cat 5 hotel night for the $65/year - the Marriott Chase card is a good deal.

mnmag

Sounds like you are a 'pro' w/all the affinity program cards! Way to go!

Fly4SCUBA

What number did you call?