Length of time to get MP Visa
Apr 12, 2004 | 7:20 am
#1
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Length of time to get MP Visa
Anybody know how long it's taking to get Mileage Plus Visa? I thought that applying on line would give instant approval, but got message that it could take up to 30 days. I need the bonus miles before July.
Apr 12, 2004 | 6:17 pm
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Join Date: Aug 2001
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Originally Posted by linsj
Anybody know how long it's taking to get Mileage Plus Visa? I thought that applying on line would give instant approval, but got message that it could take up to 30 days. I need the bonus miles before July.
Meanwhile, the official fine print says bonus miles take 6 to 8 weeks to post, and it's unclear exactly from when. I waited a couple weeks before I made my first purchase, but the statement has posted, my REGULAR miles from the statement have posted (as of a week or two ago), but still no bonus miles yet. If they count the 6 to 8 weeks from the first statement (I don't know if they do), that could actually be 12+ weeks from your application, while you only have 11ish weeks before July 1 at this point.
Apr 13, 2004 | 3:46 pm
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Join Date: Jul 2001
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My experience was similar. I think it was a good 8-10 weeks, maybe more, before the bonus miles posted (counting from the time of signing up that is). So getting those miles by early July could be iffy. Worth a shot certainly but not guaranteed to be there by then.
within 2 weeks by using the card the same day received. Also, posted payment as soon as the charge hit the account.
Apr 15, 2004 | 1:19 am
#7
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Washington, DC USA
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I applied for the card in early February. In mid-March I got a phone call from BankOne asking me to confirm some information. After that it was about two weeks till I received the card (late March). I got my discount certificates in early April. Since I just posted my first payment last week, no word on when the bonus miles will be awarded.
Jul 3, 2004 | 8:43 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2002
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I applied on June 12 using the 20K miles link:
http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webc...cont&mkid=6VBD
and received the card on July 2
http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webc...cont&mkid=6VBD
and received the card on July 2
Jul 28, 2004 | 11:00 am
#12
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: VA
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My very first post...
I recently applied for the card too. I was shocked to see that the application process would take up to 30 days. I figured in these days of instant credit approval that I would find out right away--not in one month. I guess I'll have to wait and see...
Hey Techgirl!
I recently applied for the card too. I was shocked to see that the application process would take up to 30 days. I figured in these days of instant credit approval that I would find out right away--not in one month. I guess I'll have to wait and see...
Hey Techgirl!