New Continental Credit Cards?
Jul 14, 2009, 4:16 pm
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New Continental Credit Cards?
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...s/default.aspx
I just noticed this while browsing the site; there are a couple Visa cards there now, and regular Mastercards as well (that aren't World cards). No idea on the fee, as you can't apply for them yet.
They also seemed to add another tier to their debit cards (cheaper fee for less miles/dollar), though I am not sure if that is a recent development or not.
I just noticed this while browsing the site; there are a couple Visa cards there now, and regular Mastercards as well (that aren't World cards). No idea on the fee, as you can't apply for them yet.
They also seemed to add another tier to their debit cards (cheaper fee for less miles/dollar), though I am not sure if that is a recent development or not.
Jul 14, 2009, 4:23 pm
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Looks like Chase is bringing out Visa cards to match their UA Visa cards.
Hmmmm, more cards for you J.Edward
Hmmmm, more cards for you J.Edward
Jul 14, 2009, 4:29 pm
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Chase used to offer Visa cards or MC cards when they first launched the CO card. But, for whatever reason, they stopped issuing them a few years back.
Jul 14, 2009, 4:36 pm
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Back in 2000 when I got my CO-branded card, only Visa cards were offered. I still have my CO Chase Visa card. The annual fee is only $45, but we also get fewer benefits than the various MC cards. For example, Visa Signature cardholders don't get the President's Club passes or the discount certificates that the World MasterCard folks get.
Jul 14, 2009, 4:36 pm
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I have carried a CO Chase Visa Signature for over a year now, before that it was a Visa Platinum for quite some time before that.
These cards have always been available, but likely only for people who were CO Chase Visa cardholders from a while ago. 4-5 years ago, the MC relationship started, and that became the only CO Chase card you could get by opening a new account.
These cards have always been available, but likely only for people who were CO Chase Visa cardholders from a while ago. 4-5 years ago, the MC relationship started, and that became the only CO Chase card you could get by opening a new account.
Jul 14, 2009, 4:37 pm
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Jul 14, 2009, 4:43 pm
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I thought the Visas listed on the site were the legacy ones that could no longer be applied for. It does look like they've extended some of the benefits to stay in line with the MC options, but I don't think that they are really new Visa cards that are going to be offered in the future.
More about it here from a recent thread on the topic.
Strangely enough, search was working enough just now that I could actually find that thread.
More about it here from a recent thread on the topic.
Strangely enough, search was working enough just now that I could actually find that thread.
Jul 14, 2009, 4:45 pm
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I thought the Visas listed on the site were the legacy ones that could no longer be applied for. It does look like they've extended some of the benefits to stay in line with the MC options, but I don't think that they are really new Visa cards that are going to be offered in the future.
Now if I could only get in on that old, old, old offer where they awarded 2 miles for every $ spent...
Jul 14, 2009, 4:58 pm
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Jul 14, 2009, 9:35 pm
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The lower tier of the debit card has been around since at least April and I believe well before that. When I opened my checking account they offered me that card, 1 mile for every $2 you spend. I opted for the preferred, 1 mile:$1 I may look into those new credit cards though.
Jul 14, 2009, 9:40 pm
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The lower tier of the debit card has been around since at least April and I believe well before that. When I opened my checking account they offered me that card, 1 mile for every $2 you spend. I opted for the preferred, 1 mile:$1 I may look into those new credit cards though.
Jul 14, 2009, 10:29 pm
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Jul 14, 2009, 10:32 pm
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It was less than a month, closer to about 2 weeks I believe. I got a extra 2500 miles for some reason, never inquired to why I got them.^
Jul 15, 2009, 6:12 am
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