c2d

Just got off the phone with Chase Business recon line.

Happy to report that I convinced them to re-open the denied Ink Bold and approve it

I did have to explain at length on why I needed 2 business cards. They moved $5k from my CSP and approved it for a $5k CL (even though this is a charge card, there is a soft limit). So, as a data point -- yes it is possible (not easy) to get 1 personal and 2 business cards from Chase on same day, especially if you get a kind, receptive analyst.

Score card:
Approvals: 10/10
Total NEW credit line: $128,500 (not counting Amex gold no-pre-set limit)
Total points: 505,000

Total minimum spend: $17500 in 4 months.
Total 1st year fees (net): $146 (after $150 credit from Citi Amex).
Total hard pulls: Don't know yet; Will update this in a few days.

Thanks again everyone.

PainCorp

That's a lot of money to spend in 4 months.

c2d

Agreed. I wouldn't have normally been able to manage that much in 4 months. But, I do have a plan for that (otherwise wouldn't have applied in the first place). I have to pay ~$10k in taxes in April (still have to figure this one out), one international trip coming up next month, a bunch of medical bills to be paid, and finally one big family summer vacation too. That is why I decided to go all in right on my first AoR.

WhateverDude

The transfers from CSP don't count towards CP.

I generally assume it starts when I get approved. It's the most conservative. Maybe somebody else can chime in on this though: On some of my cards, charges sit as pending for 2-4 days before posting. Does the "amount spent" include pending charges? Might make a huge difference if you're approaching that deadline.

jmdeng

Congrats on the haul!

I recently opened a Chase SW Business Plus Card and when I asked whether it was application date or activation date, they said application date (or did they say Approve date? Hmmm). In any case, the one thing that took me off guard was that they said "well, it's not actually 3 months, but really 103 days". Since I wasn't planning on going over 90 days, I didn't press further. Anyone else get told this?

WhateverDude

Yes, now that you mention it. I was activating a card while driving, so i wasn't really listening to what she said, but now that you mention it she did say 103 days.

newbieflyer1

finally pulled the trigger and applied on monday via phone and got approved

jatink129

Excellent. Congratulations. ^

flyer4512

Has anyone been able to churn the Hyatt Cad and get the 2 free nights again ? If so how long after closing your first card did you apply and did you open a new Hyatt Gold Passport account or use the same one as the first time you got the card ?

terpfan101

Another issue you have is that you're going to want to get the additional $6K spent on the SW cards as soon as possible, though I guess that can wait until after the rest is complete. But you may need the CP for that summer vacation. Props to you though!

Addicted69

Simply Wowww!! the best AoR i have seen till date. And 505,000 points from just the signup bonus , and if you count the points from minimum spend it will be close to 550 ,000. All the best meeting the spend .

Score card:
Approvals: 10/10
Total NEW credit line: $128,500 (not counting Amex gold no-pre-set limit)
Total points: 505,000

Total minimum spend: $17500 in 4 months.
Total 1st year fees (net): $146 (after $150 credit from Citi Amex).

Mike5889

My first AOR I got the sapphire preferred, southwest personal and ink bold. I think you'll be fine.

EDIT: Yup, looks like you were fine haha. Good job I am definitely going to be following about 6 of your choices my next churn.

punjabi2

Ladies and Gentlemen of FT, I have just completed my 1st AoR. Thanks to all the great posts and comments!

Here's my report:

Feb 2013 AOR (ACTUAL) -- 6 cards in 1 day! (didn't want to go crazy with my first AOR):

1. Amex Premier Rewards Gold (50k MR) - spend $1000 in 3 months, annual fee waived first year.

2. Chase SW RR Plus (personal, 50k) - spend $2000 in 3 months, $69 fee. Approved for 25K.
3. Chase SW RR Plus (business, 50k) - spend $2000 in 3 months, $99 fee. Approved after 1 call @ $5000 limit. They moved 5000 from personal card, so now that has 20K limit.

(Spending another 6000 on cards 2 &3 will get companion pass valid till Dec 2014)

4. Citi Select AAdvantage Amex (50k) - spend $3000 in 4 months --> is this correct? From link in million miles, option2. Annual fee waived first year.

5. Citi "Gold" AAdvantage MC (30k) - spend $750 in 4 months

6. Barclay's US Air MC (35k) - After first purchase. Annual fee waived first year.

Score card:
Approvals: 6/6
Total NEW credit line: $65,500 (not counting Amex gold no-pre-set limit)
Total points: 265,000.

Total minimum spend: $8750 in 4 months
Total 1st year fees (net): $18 (after $150 credit from Citi Amex).
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I have to admit, this is getting addicting. This AOR was in my wife's name. I am already thinking of doing under my name in 2-3 months after meeting the minimum spend on this one.

Should I push my luck and sign up my wife for couple more cards, or should call it quit for this round.

caGALINDO

props nice one

punjabi2

Thanks caGALINDO!!!