Apr 10, 2014, 10:55 am
Last edit by: muji
Churnable to get repeated 5x rewards?
Not possible
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22871522-post710.html
Update April 16, 2016: Still Not Churnable
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...l#post26511091
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How to pay down CL quickly?
ACH push from other banks to wells fargo checking and then use that to pay credit card
Likely to get shut down if...?
- Have a negative balance
- Have a really high balance
- Cycling several times through your CL
- Calling in and getting caught by human eyes for suspicious activities.
To check what your 5X/5% window is:
In the rewards account, go to My Rewards -> Account Activity and the days left on the promo will show up at the top....looks like a pie chart.
To check which transactions get 5X/5% before your statement posts
Now, to check if new transactions are eligible for 5X before statement closes, go to "My Rewards" on the top and click "Activity" and set the start/end dates. You should see a "bonus earning" for 4% extra cash back for anything that's eligible.
Caps on 5x / 5%??
There are no more caps.
What to do when transaction not going through due to FA?
Human @ fraud prevention line is 877-575-0462 (to verify charges if locked out) (Update 3-3-15 - Phone number no longer in service per this post)
Automated response number was 800-446-0664
Not possible
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22871522-post710.html
Update April 16, 2016: Still Not Churnable
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...l#post26511091
__________________________________________________ _____________
How to pay down CL quickly?
ACH push from other banks to wells fargo checking and then use that to pay credit card
Likely to get shut down if...?
- Have a negative balance
- Have a really high balance
- Cycling several times through your CL
- Calling in and getting caught by human eyes for suspicious activities.
To check what your 5X/5% window is:
In the rewards account, go to My Rewards -> Account Activity and the days left on the promo will show up at the top....looks like a pie chart.
To check which transactions get 5X/5% before your statement posts
Now, to check if new transactions are eligible for 5X before statement closes, go to "My Rewards" on the top and click "Activity" and set the start/end dates. You should see a "bonus earning" for 4% extra cash back for anything that's eligible.
Caps on 5x / 5%??
There are no more caps.
What to do when transaction not going through due to FA?
Human @ fraud prevention line is 877-575-0462 (to verify charges if locked out) (Update 3-3-15 - Phone number no longer in service per this post)
Automated response number was 800-446-0664
Wells Fargo 5X rewards cap
Feb 12, 2015, 10:18 am
#1276
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 249
Feb 12, 2015, 11:04 am
#1277
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,036
I searched and couldn't find an answer, but how many days do I have to wait until the bonus points show up? Just started using this card and have been checking every day.
Also, I read some old posts saying that there is a 120k rewards cap? Not sure if this is still applicable or not, as I did not see anything in the terms.
Also, I read some old posts saying that there is a 120k rewards cap? Not sure if this is still applicable or not, as I did not see anything in the terms.
Feb 12, 2015, 12:38 pm
#1278
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,727
WF approved me for the Visa Signature card (stated in approval page and email) but delivered the Rewards Platinum card (no 50% bonus on airfare redemption). Now they refuse to fix it. Is that legal?
It doesn't even look like one is a lower version of the other. They appear to be entirely different products. No?
It doesn't even look like one is a lower version of the other. They appear to be entirely different products. No?
Feb 12, 2015, 12:45 pm
#1279
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 57
WF approved me for the Visa Signature card (stated in approval page and email) but delivered the Rewards Platinum card (no 50% bonus on airfare redemption). Now they refuse to fix it. Is that legal?
It doesn't even look like one is a lower version of the other. They appear to be entirely different products. No?
It doesn't even look like one is a lower version of the other. They appear to be entirely different products. No?
Feb 12, 2015, 2:34 pm
#1280
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 78
I searched and couldn't find an answer, but how many days do I have to wait until the bonus points show up? Just started using this card and have been checking every day.
Also, I read some old posts saying that there is a 120k rewards cap? Not sure if this is still applicable or not, as I did not see anything in the terms.
Also, I read some old posts saying that there is a 120k rewards cap? Not sure if this is still applicable or not, as I did not see anything in the terms.
Wiki says no more cap.
Feb 13, 2015, 11:15 pm
#1281
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 191
Just wondering if anyone had/has the similar experience with WF's Fraud Prevention. As expected, I had quite a few declined transactions in my first month. But I only received about one automatic Fraud Prevention call out of three declines. So for the other ones I had to call in to verify the transactions, which is definitely not good as it invites eyes on my activities.
Am I supposed to receive the automatic "verifying transaction" call for every declined (suspicious) purchase? Thanks!
Am I supposed to receive the automatic "verifying transaction" call for every declined (suspicious) purchase? Thanks!
Feb 14, 2015, 12:02 pm
#1282
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: All of them
Posts: 1,664
Just wondering if anyone had/has the similar experience with WF's Fraud Prevention. As expected, I had quite a few declined transactions in my first month. But I only received about one automatic Fraud Prevention call out of three declines. So for the other ones I had to call in to verify the transactions, which is definitely not good as it invites eyes on my activities.
Am I supposed to receive the automatic "verifying transaction" call for every declined (suspicious) purchase? Thanks!
Am I supposed to receive the automatic "verifying transaction" call for every declined (suspicious) purchase? Thanks!
Feb 14, 2015, 11:00 pm
#1283
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 191
Thanks for sharing your experience. I wonder if they changed their procedure recently because a friend of mine just got done with this card and he received automatic Fraud calls after every declined transaction.
Feb 15, 2015, 12:20 am
#1284
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 415
Dumb question - If Serve / external account payments do free up your credit limit to the extent that you can actually spend that money, even if doesn't show up in "Available Revolving Line of Credit," what's the big deal? Does it matter for statement closing time?
Feb 17, 2015, 9:46 am
#1285
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 78
I haven't attempted to spend on my line unless the CL shows that amount as available. Transactions may go through fine without any hitch or the system may get flagged and a human gets notified. Sure I could complain about them holding my CL but that would be stupid, at least in my opinion. I wrote a post earlier about Serve and my large payment. The CL was initially raised on the day of payment, then the CL was reduced the next day (as if no payment occured). Mind you the payment was still accepted, they didn't reverse it. Two days later the CL was raised again. If I have to wait a few days to see the correct CL in the available line, I'll do it. No need for prying eyes. Let sleeping dogs lie.
Feb 17, 2015, 2:11 pm
#1286
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, TY, UR, UA, US, WN, MR, SPG
Posts: 1,453
I think I'll apply for this card on 3/5/15. I've already maxed my scarlet birdies for February, and since it's 6 months from account opening, that should give me time to get the September load too, assuming the birdie lives that long.
Feb 17, 2015, 3:05 pm
#1287
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 415
I haven't attempted to spend on my line unless the CL shows that amount as available. Transactions may go through fine without any hitch or the system may get flagged and a human gets notified. Sure I could complain about them holding my CL but that would be stupid, at least in my opinion. I wrote a post earlier about Serve and my large payment. The CL was initially raised on the day of payment, then the CL was reduced the next day (as if no payment occured). Mind you the payment was still accepted, they didn't reverse it. Two days later the CL was raised again. If I have to wait a few days to see the correct CL in the available line, I'll do it. No need for prying eyes. Let sleeping dogs lie.
Feb 17, 2015, 3:10 pm
#1288
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: Delta DM
Posts: 552
Now that I'm only getting ~1.3% cash back. This card is a breeze to use. I just call ahead before making purchases.
Last month of the promotion was a pain in the a** for me. Glad I don't have to go through that again. One time, I was on the phone with Fraud Dept. rep and she blurted out something to the effect of 'people are going crazy doing cashback promo'. I just smiled and didn't say a word.
Amex is by far the best card when it comes to making large purchases. I do call ahead time to time, but never had issue... Except for the last day of OBC.
Last month of the promotion was a pain in the a** for me. Glad I don't have to go through that again. One time, I was on the phone with Fraud Dept. rep and she blurted out something to the effect of 'people are going crazy doing cashback promo'. I just smiled and didn't say a word.
Amex is by far the best card when it comes to making large purchases. I do call ahead time to time, but never had issue... Except for the last day of OBC.
Feb 19, 2015, 5:31 am
#1289
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 377
This is an update to my previous statement that my CL went back up after a large payment. It did, on 2/9, but it appears that was just temporary. It had gone back up to 9,000+ on 2/9, the same day the $8,700 payment was received. I didn't have time to go spend (work obligations), then checked again yesterday 2/10 and the CL raise was removed.
My outstanding balance reflects the payment was received (lowered my balance) and the payment went through in my account activity, so there's no hold on the payment, just a holdup of my line . The outstanding balance is correct at like $800. My available CL now is $941. My allotted CL is $10,000.
There are no temp auth and no explanation as to why they reversed the CL. No messages or notices. Maybe they figured I spend enough this month and that's enough. Ha Ha - or - maybe they'll release more line in a few days. Will just wait. I think it will be a death sentence if I call, a human looking at my charges would see quite a pattern if you know what I mean. Considering I have $600 in cash back pending once the statement closes, don't want to lose that because a rep doesn't like what they see.
My outstanding balance reflects the payment was received (lowered my balance) and the payment went through in my account activity, so there's no hold on the payment, just a holdup of my line . The outstanding balance is correct at like $800. My available CL now is $941. My allotted CL is $10,000.
There are no temp auth and no explanation as to why they reversed the CL. No messages or notices. Maybe they figured I spend enough this month and that's enough. Ha Ha - or - maybe they'll release more line in a few days. Will just wait. I think it will be a death sentence if I call, a human looking at my charges would see quite a pattern if you know what I mean. Considering I have $600 in cash back pending once the statement closes, don't want to lose that because a rep doesn't like what they see.
Feb 19, 2015, 7:29 am
#1290
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 766
I haven't attempted to spend on my line unless the CL shows that amount as available. Transactions may go through fine without any hitch or the system may get flagged and a human gets notified. Sure I could complain about them holding my CL but that would be stupid, at least in my opinion. I wrote a post earlier about Serve and my large payment. The CL was initially raised on the day of payment, then the CL was reduced the next day (as if no payment occured). Mind you the payment was still accepted, they didn't reverse it. Two days later the CL was raised again. If I have to wait a few days to see the correct CL in the available line, I'll do it. No need for prying eyes. Let sleeping dogs lie.
I also suggest something is added to the wiki about this outside payment issue.