Looking to begin/expand churning!
Feb 28, 2012 | 4:26 pm
#31
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: AA PLT, HH Gold, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,091
You know what, I can't find it for the life of me. I "found" it last night, but it was pretty late and I was pretty tired. It's quite possible I found a link to the old deal from 2010 and didn't check if it was still active. This changes the game for me then. I might go for a Hilton AMEX card instead then, since I can't realistically do the spending requirement for the SPG with the current offer.
Feb 28, 2012 | 4:29 pm
#32
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So, the AMEX PRG, Barclay's USAir, and Chase SW. I was looking into a 4th card option, and I'm thinking about the AMEX Hilton (no fee card). I know the Surpass has a bigger bonus, but there's no annual fee waiver for the first year and, while I want to start building hotel rewards too, I don't see myself using that card enough to make it worth getting the Surpass, and the 40K hilton points after $750 in spending seems like a decent bonus.
Any other input for a possible 4th card, or should I just stick with the 3?
Any other input for a possible 4th card, or should I just stick with the 3?
Feb 28, 2012 | 4:37 pm
#33
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Feb 28, 2012 | 4:51 pm
#34
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DFW
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So, the AMEX PRG, Barclay's USAir, and Chase SW. I was looking into a 4th card option, and I'm thinking about the AMEX Hilton (no fee card). I know the Surpass has a bigger bonus, but there's no annual fee waiver for the first year and, while I want to start building hotel rewards too, I don't see myself using that card enough to make it worth getting the Surpass, and the 40K hilton points after $750 in spending seems like a decent bonus.
Any other input for a possible 4th card, or should I just stick with the 3?
Any other input for a possible 4th card, or should I just stick with the 3?
Feb 28, 2012 | 4:58 pm
#35
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That's probably smart. I don't want to get in over my head on my first round. Alright, Chase SW, AMEX PRG, and Barclays USAir it is! Doing the apps tonight after work.
Feb 28, 2012 | 5:42 pm
#36
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DFW
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Feb 28, 2012 | 7:03 pm
#37
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Feb 28, 2012 | 7:23 pm
#38
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Programs: AA PLT, HH Gold, SPG/Marriott Gold
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If you don't plan on canceling the SW card, I would wait for the $99 offer to come back, due to the anniversary points canceling out the annual fee. Then again, it's only $69 a year and you should get 3k points. You'd be "losing" $19 a year basically.
Feb 28, 2012 | 7:29 pm
#39
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I actually probably won't keep this card over a year. I don't really fly Southwest much, as most of the places I visit often domestically SW doesn't service. I'm gonna go ahead and go for it still.
Feb 28, 2012 | 7:37 pm
#40
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AMEX instant approved
Chase pending
Barlcays pending
I was hoping for 2/3 at least, but looks like I'll be placing a call to Chase. Do I have to wait for a letter to get my reference number?
Chase pending
Barlcays pending
I was hoping for 2/3 at least, but looks like I'll be placing a call to Chase. Do I have to wait for a letter to get my reference number?
Feb 28, 2012 | 7:47 pm
#41
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Feb 28, 2012 | 8:12 pm
#42
Join Date: Nov 2008
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I've been debating which one to apply for, since I've already had a personal card and they likely won't let me have the bonus for another one. Maybe I'll try for the business card.
Feb 28, 2012 | 8:29 pm
#43
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It looks like you've already applied, but just wanted to note that when I go to the SW website, all three cards are still there and available. When you click on the one card (Plus) that's showing, it opens a new page, and you can scroll to the bottom to see the other two cards - Premier personal and Premier Business.
I've been debating which one to apply for, since I've already had a personal card and they likely won't let me have the bonus for another one. Maybe I'll try for the business card.
I've been debating which one to apply for, since I've already had a personal card and they likely won't let me have the bonus for another one. Maybe I'll try for the business card.
Feb 28, 2012 | 9:03 pm
#44
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 51
How about a BOA card? Hawaiin 35k card transfers to Hilton at 1:2. $79 annual fee, 1k spend in 4 mo, but that's a good price for those points. Plus, you can easily get Hilton Gold status until March next year with the Visa Signature Trick.
Feb 28, 2012 | 9:17 pm
#45
Join Date: Aug 2011
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It looks like you've already applied, but just wanted to note that when I go to the SW website, all three cards are still there and available. When you click on the one card (Plus) that's showing, it opens a new page, and you can scroll to the bottom to see the other two cards - Premier personal and Premier Business.
I've been debating which one to apply for, since I've already had a personal card and they likely won't let me have the bonus for another one. Maybe I'll try for the business card.
I've been debating which one to apply for, since I've already had a personal card and they likely won't let me have the bonus for another one. Maybe I'll try for the business card.