Need help finding a creative way to use my Visa.
Feb 21, 2012 | 12:33 pm
#1
Original Poster
Moderator: National Car
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta DM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,237
Need help finding a creative way to use my Visa.
I have to pay a several thousand dollar tax bill at a local state office. I'd love to take advantage of this points opportunity. Unfortunately, they only accept Discover and MasterCard so our Visa won't cut it. They also accept money orders, cash, etc. Anyone have any ideas? Not looking to apply for a new card at this time so no churning. Are there prepaid cards I can buy? This is a Chase Freedom if that makes a difference.
Feb 21, 2012 | 5:50 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 388
I have to pay a several thousand dollar tax bill at a local state office. I'd love to take advantage of this points opportunity. Unfortunately, they only accept Discover and MasterCard so our Visa won't cut it. They also accept money orders, cash, etc. Anyone have any ideas? Not looking to apply for a new card at this time so no churning. Are there prepaid cards I can buy? This is a Chase Freedom if that makes a difference.
Feb 22, 2012 | 8:39 am
#3
Flyertalk Posting Legend Moderator: Credit Card Programs, American Express, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Diners Club, Eco Travel, Signatures
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA, IHG & Marriott Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 51,878
Which will more than offset the value of the one point per dollar you would earn with Chase Freedom. You really need to apply for a MasterCard. Note that many Chase cards are available in a MasterCard version if you apply through mastercard.com.
