Feb 7, 2017, 7:11 pm
Last edit by: garkman
Avianca Vuela Visa Card
https://www.lifemilescreditcard.com/...avianca.aspx#!
40,000 miles after first purchase
Plus an extra 20,000 miles if you enter codeAVSPWE (see post #1) LM17WB (see post #72)
$149 annual fee, not waived
No foreign transaction fees
***If you have an error during application that your information couldn't be verified, put in your mobile number (instead of home phone landline). This is for people whose app errors out before the ID verification questions pop up***
additional discussion here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/avian...oming-u-s.html
https://www.lifemilescreditcard.com/...avianca.aspx#!
40,000 miles after first purchase
Plus an extra 20,000 miles if you enter code
$149 annual fee, not waived
No foreign transaction fees
***If you have an error during application that your information couldn't be verified, put in your mobile number (instead of home phone landline). This is for people whose app errors out before the ID verification questions pop up***
additional discussion here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/avian...oming-u-s.html
Avianca Vuela Visa: up to 60K miles
Jan 12, 2018, 1:07 pm
#61
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
I know nothing about this specific bank, I but I do know that at some other banks you have to either wait 3+ months after cancelling, or wait until the canceled card drops off of the website, before you can apply without having problems with the bank confusing it with a previous card still being open.
From the post above, I think it's safe to guess that reapplying within the same month is off limits. Has anyone here successfully gotten a second one?
Jan 21, 2018, 9:34 am
#62
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 84
That is the million dollar question. I have not seen any data points for churning this card. I just closed my 1st card yesterday and I plan to wait +3 months to apply again. The Lifemiles Card has lost some value with their new expiration policy (very similar to LAN) and now only 40k miles vs 60k miles.
Jan 21, 2018, 10:34 am
#63
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
That is the million dollar question. I have not seen any data points for churning this card. I just closed my 1st card yesterday and I plan to wait +3 months to apply again. The Lifemiles Card has lost some value with their new expiration policy (very similar to LAN) and now only 40k miles vs 60k miles.
Everything I've read (including the T&Cs) claims that all manners of earning still defer expiration on Avianca. Expiration period remains 24 months for those who hold the card (or have status), but shrinks to 12 months for all others.
So first, how is 24 months of expiration (holding the card) "losing value" compared to 12 months (not holding the card)?
Second, how is so like the LATAM policy where the only way to reset expiration is by paid LATAM flights (not even OW flights credited to LATAM work!), but only once every 36 months?
Jan 22, 2018, 4:16 pm
#64
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,577
Please explain.
Everything I've read (including the T&Cs) claims that all manners of earning still defer expiration on Avianca. Expiration period remains 24 months for those who hold the card (or have status), but shrinks to 12 months for all others.
So first, how is 24 months of expiration (holding the card) "losing value" compared to 12 months (not holding the card)?
Second, how is so like the LATAM policy where the only way to reset expiration is by paid LATAM flights (not even OW flights credited to LATAM work!), but only once every 36 months?
Everything I've read (including the T&Cs) claims that all manners of earning still defer expiration on Avianca. Expiration period remains 24 months for those who hold the card (or have status), but shrinks to 12 months for all others.
So first, how is 24 months of expiration (holding the card) "losing value" compared to 12 months (not holding the card)?
Second, how is so like the LATAM policy where the only way to reset expiration is by paid LATAM flights (not even OW flights credited to LATAM work!), but only once every 36 months?
Jan 24, 2018, 4:44 pm
#65
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 84
Please explain.
Everything I've read (including the T&Cs) claims that all manners of earning still defer expiration on Avianca. Expiration period remains 24 months for those who hold the card (or have status), but shrinks to 12 months for all others.
So first, how is 24 months of expiration (holding the card) "losing value" compared to 12 months (not holding the card)?
Second, how is so like the LATAM policy where the only way to reset expiration is by paid LATAM flights (not even OW flights credited to LATAM work!), but only once every 36 months?
Everything I've read (including the T&Cs) claims that all manners of earning still defer expiration on Avianca. Expiration period remains 24 months for those who hold the card (or have status), but shrinks to 12 months for all others.
So first, how is 24 months of expiration (holding the card) "losing value" compared to 12 months (not holding the card)?
Second, how is so like the LATAM policy where the only way to reset expiration is by paid LATAM flights (not even OW flights credited to LATAM work!), but only once every 36 months?
Jan 25, 2018, 8:55 pm
#66
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: HPN
Programs: not anymore! I'm FREE!
Posts: 3,459
I have no idea how anyone here is actually getting approved for this card. I can't even complete the application process because it's so glitchy.
When I fill out the application and attempt to proceed, I get the following error message:
please enter a valid email address
Mind you, my email address IS valid!
To make Banco Popular happy, I entered one my other email addresses that I rarely use, but no luck. Same stubborn error message.
I finally gave up in disgust. It's one thing to be unable to get a card due to bad credit, or other legitimate factors, it's quite another when it's due to an application page that is dysfunctional beyond repair.
When I fill out the application and attempt to proceed, I get the following error message:
please enter a valid email address
Mind you, my email address IS valid!
To make Banco Popular happy, I entered one my other email addresses that I rarely use, but no luck. Same stubborn error message.
I finally gave up in disgust. It's one thing to be unable to get a card due to bad credit, or other legitimate factors, it's quite another when it's due to an application page that is dysfunctional beyond repair.
It is an absolutely maddening way to book award tickets.
Jan 27, 2018, 11:15 am
#67
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: California
Posts: 146
Just a datapoint. My annual fee was due in a few days and finally got around to calling to cancel. Agent asked if I was canceling because the annual fee was due and offered to waive it, one time only. But, next year I'd have to cancel if I didn't want to pay the fee. Went ahead and accepted the offer.
Jan 28, 2018, 9:08 pm
#69
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
Just to be clear, you're not planning to apply for another one anytime in the near future right? (Because that's where, with many banks, lowering credit limit before cancelling is critical. Of course I have no idea if it is at the particular bank.)
Feb 15, 2018, 4:42 pm
#70
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Programs: AA, DL, AK, UN, CN
Posts: 967
Anyone have trouble applying for the card? I applied a few months ago with a new address I was at temporarily and was denied for not being at my address long enough.
Eight months later I'm applying with my permanent address. I get this:
Our records indicate that you have an application in process or an existing Avianca credit card account; therefore, you are unable to apply at this time.
Any ideas how to proceed? I did get a mailed denial so hard to believe I'm still pending.
Eight months later I'm applying with my permanent address. I get this:
Our records indicate that you have an application in process or an existing Avianca credit card account; therefore, you are unable to apply at this time.
Any ideas how to proceed? I did get a mailed denial so hard to believe I'm still pending.
Feb 19, 2018, 9:36 am
#71
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 84
Anyone have trouble applying for the card? I applied a few months ago with a new address I was at temporarily and was denied for not being at my address long enough.
Eight months later I'm applying with my permanent address. I get this:
Our records indicate that you have an application in process or an existing Avianca credit card account; therefore, you are unable to apply at this time.
Any ideas how to proceed? I did get a mailed denial so hard to believe I'm still pending.
Eight months later I'm applying with my permanent address. I get this:
Our records indicate that you have an application in process or an existing Avianca credit card account; therefore, you are unable to apply at this time.
Any ideas how to proceed? I did get a mailed denial so hard to believe I'm still pending.
Feb 22, 2018, 3:59 pm
#72
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 728
DoC reporting that bonus is 60k again. Edited wiki with current code
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/avian...-one-purchase/
Direct link to offer (note this shows the bonuses as 20,000 & 40,000 miles. You must enter the promo code LM17WB to receive the higher bonus. Click apply now and then on the first page there is a section to add this code)
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/avian...-one-purchase/
Direct link to offer (note this shows the bonuses as 20,000 & 40,000 miles. You must enter the promo code LM17WB to receive the higher bonus. Click apply now and then on the first page there is a section to add this code)
Feb 26, 2018, 4:32 pm
#75
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3
Just got approved for the Vuela Visa with 40k credit limit but it didn't state number of miles received (I used LM17WB).
I also tried applying for the Vida Visa a few minutes after but received the following: "Our records indicate that you have an application in process or an existing Avianca credit card account; therefore, you are unable to apply at this time."
I also tried applying for the Vida Visa a few minutes after but received the following: "Our records indicate that you have an application in process or an existing Avianca credit card account; therefore, you are unable to apply at this time."