Jan 31, 2014, 10:40 pm
Last edit by: MDtR-Chicago
Medal final results as of 2/23:
9 gold, 7 silver, 12 bronze = 7450 points + 20k guaranteed = 27,450 points
This promotion is similar to a very successful offer during the 2012 Olympics --
See this historic thread: [EXPIRED] U.S. Bank CC with 33,150 FlexPerks [~640 USD] travel sign up bonus, no fee
Sign up link: http://www.flexperks.com/credit/offe...motion&lang=en
NOTE: This offer is officially expired. Even though the application page still loads, it is likely that you will only receive the 20k point portion of the offer if you apply now.
The offer expires March 7, 2014, and includes:
Deadline extended - must be approved by March 14, 2014... offer includes:
More about bonus earning categories:
2pts/$ in whichever ONE of the following you had your highest spend for the statement month:
Each point is worth up to 2 cents when redeemed for airline tickets, according to this tiered redemption system:
No partial redemptions are allowed. In other words, a ticket priced at $395 costs 20k points while a ticket priced at $405 costs 30k points. No option to combine points+cash. Each redemption includes a reimbursement for up to $25 of incidentals charged directly by the airline.
For general questions on FlexPerks points, see this long-running thread: U.S. Bank FlexPerks [Master Thread]
9 gold, 7 silver, 12 bronze = 7450 points + 20k guaranteed = 27,450 points
This promotion is similar to a very successful offer during the 2012 Olympics --
See this historic thread: [EXPIRED] U.S. Bank CC with 33,150 FlexPerks [~640 USD] travel sign up bonus, no fee
Sign up link: http://www.flexperks.com/credit/offe...motion&lang=en
NOTE: This offer is officially expired. Even though the application page still loads, it is likely that you will only receive the 20k point portion of the offer if you apply now.
Deadline extended - must be approved by March 14, 2014... offer includes:
- Guaranteed 20,000 FlexPerks points after $3500 spend within first four months
- An additional bonus depending on how many medals USA teams win during the Olympics [Gold = 500, Silver = 250, Bronze = 100; actual total = 7450 points]
- First purchase must be made by March 31 to be awarded the 7450 point medals bonus
- For reference, based on results at the last winter Olympics, the total bonus would have been 29,550, worth almost $600
- $0 fee first year, then $49 subsequent years
- 3 pts/$ on donations to charity
- 2 pts/$ for gas, grocery, and airline purchases
- 1 pt/$ elsewhere
More about bonus earning categories:
2pts/$ in whichever ONE of the following you had your highest spend for the statement month:
- Grocery stores
- Gas Stations
- Airline Travel
Each point is worth up to 2 cents when redeemed for airline tickets, according to this tiered redemption system:
No partial redemptions are allowed. In other words, a ticket priced at $395 costs 20k points while a ticket priced at $405 costs 30k points. No option to combine points+cash. Each redemption includes a reimbursement for up to $25 of incidentals charged directly by the airline.
For general questions on FlexPerks points, see this long-running thread: U.S. Bank FlexPerks [Master Thread]
[EXPIRED] Back for 2014: US Bank FlexPerks Olympics Promo ($549+ bonus until 3/14)
Mar 5, 2014, 3:35 am
#92
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Skymiles, Marriott, Priority Club, SPG, Amtrak, Hertz
Posts: 834
Mar 5, 2014, 3:42 am
#93
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Skymiles, Marriott, Priority Club, SPG, Amtrak, Hertz
Posts: 834
Hi FTers: Have been monitoring this thread for awhile as I previously signed up for and received the Summer Olympics promo. I downgraded the card last summer (not sure what it was maybe something like Cash+) to avoid the annual fee.
Any thoughts or observations from the community on whether an applicant in this scenario would qualify for this promo?
TIA.
Any thoughts or observations from the community on whether an applicant in this scenario would qualify for this promo?
TIA.
Mar 5, 2014, 8:47 pm
#94
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Colorado
Posts: 18
Applied today for both the personal and biz. Got screens saying I was approved and asking me to accept terms--22k and 20k credit limit. Cards to be mailed in 7-10 days. However, they also say the application may require further processing, in which case they'll send me a letter in 7-10 days. In addition, I got an e-mail re: the personal card saying they have my application and will reply in 7-10 days. Is this standard approval language? I don't remember any of this waffling language in my Club Carlson approvals.
Mar 5, 2014, 10:01 pm
#95
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,457
Looks like the deadline was extended to March 14; however, you still have to make the first purchase my March 31 to get the medals part of the bonus...
Mar 6, 2014, 12:07 am
#97
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,457
Mar 6, 2014, 12:22 am
#99
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: EWR Ionosphere Club, LAX Clipper Club, Still Traveling Global, yearly BIS miles
Programs: EAL Silver Wings, I-Club, Flying Colonels DL, WorldPass PLat from the olde Meatball and PE SMARTbank
Posts: 1,988
I was approved for the business version yesterday. Was checking my other USB accounts online and the new business card was there, with $8500 limit. Hope it gets the Olympic bonus! Will confirm when I call to activate....
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5 March 2014 update: Confirmed that Business version also gets Olympic bonus!
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5 March 2014 update: Confirmed that Business version also gets Olympic bonus!
Mar 6, 2014, 2:37 am
#100
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: USA
Programs: All of em...
Posts: 1,265
Wasn't gonna do it with the 3/7 expiration date, but now being moved to 3/14 I thought I'd go for a double play (pers & biz) b/c my Club Carlson last fall was instant approval. If they pulled Experian report I have really high inquiries (27).
Both pending.
So now I've got 8 days max to get approved before 3/14, and then have to get the card and a purchase processed by the 31st, or the rushed applications lose 15k points (7k+ olympic bonus each). That said, I wouldn't recommend anyone applying this week that isn't confident they'll get an instant approval. Ouch. Anybody dealt w/recon recently? I'll call in the morning.
Both pending.
So now I've got 8 days max to get approved before 3/14, and then have to get the card and a purchase processed by the 31st, or the rushed applications lose 15k points (7k+ olympic bonus each). That said, I wouldn't recommend anyone applying this week that isn't confident they'll get an instant approval. Ouch. Anybody dealt w/recon recently? I'll call in the morning.
Mar 6, 2014, 4:13 am
#101
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Skymiles, Marriott, Priority Club, SPG, Amtrak, Hertz
Posts: 834
Wasn't gonna do it with the 3/7 expiration date, but now being moved to 3/14 I thought I'd go for a double play (pers & biz) b/c my Club Carlson last fall was instant approval. If they pulled Experian report I have really high inquiries (27).
Both pending.
So now I've got 8 days max to get approved before 3/14, and then have to get the card and a purchase processed by the 31st, or the rushed applications lose 15k points (7k+ olympic bonus each). That said, I wouldn't recommend anyone applying this week that isn't confident they'll get an instant approval. Ouch. Anybody dealt w/recon recently? I'll call in the morning.
Both pending.
So now I've got 8 days max to get approved before 3/14, and then have to get the card and a purchase processed by the 31st, or the rushed applications lose 15k points (7k+ olympic bonus each). That said, I wouldn't recommend anyone applying this week that isn't confident they'll get an instant approval. Ouch. Anybody dealt w/recon recently? I'll call in the morning.
Mar 6, 2014, 9:23 am
#102
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: USA
Programs: All of em...
Posts: 1,265
Both went to verifications dept to be reviewed manually. 1st rep said personal card should have a decision in "2-3 biz days", and 2nd rep said biz card should have one in "3-5 biz days". Mentioned the limited time bonus terms needing to be approved by 14th and purchase processed by 31st, but that doesn't help. I asked if my app would be approved for the olympics bonus b/c I applied early enough, regardless of approval date, he put me on hold, came back and said today's the last day to apply (obviously doesn't know about the extension) & said as long as a first purchase proceses by the end of March, I'd get it.
Not too hopeful, but I'll keep calling. YMMV, cuidado with this one.
Mar 6, 2014, 6:04 pm
#103
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Skymiles, Marriott, Priority Club, SPG, Amtrak, Hertz
Posts: 834
Applied on 2/26. Just got my rejection letter for the biz card - too many inquiries. True, I applies less than two months after my last application to get in on this offer. I suspect I'll hear the same from the personal card. Oh well. I really need to stop applying for cards that are a long shot. I just get dinged on my credit report and have nothing to show for it.
Mar 6, 2014, 11:32 pm
#104
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: USA
Programs: All of em...
Posts: 1,265
Applied on 2/26. Just got my rejection letter for the biz card - too many inquiries. True, I applies less than two months after my last application to get in on this offer. I suspect I'll hear the same from the personal card. Oh well. I really need to stop applying for cards that are a long shot. I just get dinged on my credit report and have nothing to show for it.
Mar 7, 2014, 4:53 am
#105
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Skymiles, Marriott, Priority Club, SPG, Amtrak, Hertz
Posts: 834
Applied on 2/26. Just got my rejection letter for the biz card - too many inquiries. True, I applies less than two months after my last application to get in on this offer. I suspect I'll hear the same from the personal card. Oh well. I really need to stop applying for cards that are a long shot. I just get dinged on my credit report and have nothing to show for it.