Originally Posted by aza72
(Post 25042958)
It's a pain but you can get the increased sign up benefits. Go back and reread posts from earlier this year in this thread. Especially those by Brugge.
Also, for ones who have received the regular card and the signature card later, did you find that you could complete the $1k spend for the $100 statement credit with the regular card you initially receive or did you have to wait until you received the Signature card and complete the spend with that card to qualify for the credit? |
Originally Posted by e36bmw4dr
(Post 25044690)
I used the two browser trick to apply for 2 personal cards. Initially they both went to review. One was approved a few days later and the other a few days after that. The miles have posted for the first card, but not the 2nd. After receiving the 2nd card I noticed it has my first name on it twice, i.e. Bob Bob Smith and doesn't list my Mileage Plan number. Must have fat fingered the application.
What's the safest way to get the miles applied to the correct Mileage Plan? Call Alaska to see if a new one was generated or call BoA? |
Originally Posted by airride
(Post 25043411)
am little late to provide my datapoint , but here it is
: applied on 6/2 for 3 cards, 1 approved instantly and 2 later by calling by calling number in wiki ( 2 card came in a week and 1 card came just abt 4 days back) miles posted already; only 1 credit pull in exp |
Called the number on wiki at 4pm EST
1-888-503-6092 (8am-9pm ET, Mon-Fri, Direct #...no transfer to an agent) |
Would someone be so kind as to give me a quick rundown of bank of America policies etc (more emphasis on churning potential and app rules) bank of America is the only major Bank left with whom I don't have a relationship yet... Now that even citi has started seriously enforcing 18month rule on AA cards I'm looking for other options.... And yes, I did read the wiki but y'alls wiki isn't very detailed
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Datapoint: Tried the 4BM. One card instantly approved for $20k limit. Called in to reopen the duplicate apps and shift credit around, but couldn't approve any more. This is my second AS card. Truly YMMV.
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Originally Posted by kpowed
(Post 25053823)
Datapoint: Tried the 4BM. One card instantly approved for $20k limit. Called in to reopen the duplicate apps and shift credit around, but couldn't approve any more. This is my second AS card. Truly YMMV.
After pages of reported shutdowns you go and try a 4BM?! |
Originally Posted by macrophage
(Post 25053901)
You're kidding right?
After pages of reported shutdowns you go and try a 4BM?! |
Originally Posted by kpowed
(Post 25055394)
Well, I felt that the additional apps wouldn't be harmful. The worst case would they dup them.
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One card currently open, two new cards approved
I currently have an open (personal) card & applied for two personal cards a few days ago. Received instant approval for the first app, the second was pending. Called in, but was told initially that I had to wait for a written answer. Two days later, a supervisor called me, asked a couple questions and approved the card.
I have three open cards now & will be closing one. Thought I'd share. Thanks, FT! |
Originally Posted by luv2fly4free
(Post 25048162)
Congrats- it seems some think only 2 cards can be approved in one application period now... But maybe you applied prior to the new informal rule supposedly limiting it to two cards per application cycle.
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Originally Posted by airride
(Post 25055935)
lucky for me, I didn't 4BM, as there are now many reports of people whose accounts were closed by Alaska where bonuses posted 4 times, another reason was 3 apps are combined in 1 pull.....will try for 2 more cards after abt 4-5 months when things cool down a bit with bofa...
Don't get me wrong---I don't feel pushing the limits like some have done is wise (with 4-5+ cards at same time). I am just curious why AS would be involved in closing accounts. Maybe they are doing it at the direction of BofA asking them to do so as their partner. Perhaps this is BofA's way of penalizing their customers gaming their system instead of handling it directly on their own. |
Originally Posted by luv2fly4free
(Post 25057141)
Don't get me wrong---I don't feel pushing the limits like some have done is wise (with 4-5+ cards at same time). I am just curious why AS would be involved in closing accounts. Maybe they are doing it at the direction of BofA asking them to do so as their partner. Perhaps this is BofA's way of penalizing their customers gaming their system instead of handling it directly on their own.
Still, B of A and Alaska seems to be operating at a disconnect. Hopefully a little more time and data will help make their policies more clear. In the meantime, I'd be more conservative with applications.... by B of A standards of course. :) |
Originally Posted by Bretmd
(Post 25057308)
It sounds like there has been some red flags with mileage plan accounts lately, so the fraud department is stepping up their game. Not all of the account closures relate to the B of A credit card.
Still, B of A and Alaska seems to be operating at a disconnect. Hopefully a little more time and data will help make their policies more clear. In the meantime, I'd be more conservative with applications.... by B of A standards of course. :) If you booked award with a partner ... Ie AA, were those safe? In May, before this got out of hand, I got 4 and my wife got 3 We drained mine in booking aa awards for 2016 but she is still sitting on the 75k from her 3 cards. |
Originally Posted by Carl Christensen
(Post 25058726)
The people that had their accounts closed ... If you had already booked an award were those safe
If you booked award with a partner ... Ie AA, were those safe? In May, before this got out of hand, I got 4 and my wife got 3 We drained mine in booking aa awards for 2016 but she is still sitting on the 75k from her 3 cards. http://www.doctorofcredit.com/alaska-airlines-shutdowns-transfers-no-af-multiple-applications-what-you-need-to-know/ |
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