Fairmont Chase Signature Card
Nov 24, 2015, 3:54 pm
#1231
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: whatever comes with CCs
Posts: 1,082
the card is def worth $95 to me. They give 3k or 5k points as retention as well so I'm coming out way ahead with this card. I just wish i could have more than one card per SSN like citi Hilton reserve. Hilton is my primary hotel program because of that card (I don't travel for business)
Nov 24, 2015, 4:03 pm
#1232
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: LHR
Programs: AA
Posts: 773
Anyone know if you can transfer Fairmont points? (In this case to a spouse living at the same address.)
We're using my SO's two free nights in March and she is planning on canceling before her renewal comes up (she has very low tolerance for juggling a ton of cards), but other than the bonus offer nights, she doesn't have enough points for a redemption. I'm curious if we can transfer her points to me once I open a Fairmont Chase card.
I can't find any details about this anywhere, as Fairmont rewards seems to be one of those many programs that really only exist in the barest form as a Chase partnership. Curious if anyone has any experience.
We're using my SO's two free nights in March and she is planning on canceling before her renewal comes up (she has very low tolerance for juggling a ton of cards), but other than the bonus offer nights, she doesn't have enough points for a redemption. I'm curious if we can transfer her points to me once I open a Fairmont Chase card.
I can't find any details about this anywhere, as Fairmont rewards seems to be one of those many programs that really only exist in the barest form as a Chase partnership. Curious if anyone has any experience.
Nov 24, 2015, 4:16 pm
#1233
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: whatever comes with CCs
Posts: 1,082
Anyone know if you can transfer Fairmont points? (In this case to a spouse living at the same address.)
We're using my SO's two free nights in March and she is planning on canceling before her renewal comes up (she has very low tolerance for juggling a ton of cards), but other than the bonus offer nights, she doesn't have enough points for a redemption. I'm curious if we can transfer her points to me once I open a Fairmont Chase card.
I can't find any details about this anywhere, as Fairmont rewards seems to be one of those many programs that really only exist in the barest form as a Chase partnership. Curious if anyone has any experience.
We're using my SO's two free nights in March and she is planning on canceling before her renewal comes up (she has very low tolerance for juggling a ton of cards), but other than the bonus offer nights, she doesn't have enough points for a redemption. I'm curious if we can transfer her points to me once I open a Fairmont Chase card.
I can't find any details about this anywhere, as Fairmont rewards seems to be one of those many programs that really only exist in the barest form as a Chase partnership. Curious if anyone has any experience.
you can even book a flight and apply 1 cpp towards that flight. that way you won't have any orphaned points (amazon GCs are in mutiples of 2500).
Nov 27, 2015, 9:21 am
#1234
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Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
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Nov 27, 2015, 12:19 pm
#1235
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: whatever comes with CCs
Posts: 1,082
that makes sense.. my point is it rarely makes sense to redeem fairmont points towards free night certificates. One of the many odd things about this program.
Dec 1, 2015, 8:30 pm
#1236
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: LHR
Programs: AA
Posts: 773
Anyone know if you can use the upgrade certificates that come with this card (not the free nights) on stays paid through the Amex Travel website?
Dec 1, 2015, 8:39 pm
#1237
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Join Date: May 2009
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Dec 9, 2015, 1:20 pm
#1238
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 30
Hey guys,
Quick question that I couldn't find the answer to by searching. I was just approved for the Chase Fairmont card and expect it to arrive via rush processing today or tomorrow. To help meet the $3k spend requirement, I'd like to fund a new bank account with the card.
I've churned quite a few cards, and up until the last Chase card I applied for (which was admittedly several months ago), using any Chase credit card to fund a new bank account a) didn't count as a cash advance and b) counted towards the minimum spend requirement for that card.
Is this still the case, specifically with respect to the Chase Fairmont card? Any info/data points would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Quick question that I couldn't find the answer to by searching. I was just approved for the Chase Fairmont card and expect it to arrive via rush processing today or tomorrow. To help meet the $3k spend requirement, I'd like to fund a new bank account with the card.
I've churned quite a few cards, and up until the last Chase card I applied for (which was admittedly several months ago), using any Chase credit card to fund a new bank account a) didn't count as a cash advance and b) counted towards the minimum spend requirement for that card.
Is this still the case, specifically with respect to the Chase Fairmont card? Any info/data points would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Dec 11, 2015, 10:35 pm
#1239
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SFO
Posts: 515
Completed $3k spend on December 5, on December 10th two free night certificates posted as well as 4x$25 breakfast coupons, all before statement closed. Nice benefits.
Last edited by adlibitum; Dec 12, 2015 at 12:37 pm
Dec 29, 2015, 10:20 pm
#1240
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
I am amazed that the Ovation certs are still paper and take 5 days to reach you with the $10 rush service. No way to get the cert # to give to Fairmont, either. The digital age apparently bypassed this loyalty program.
Dec 30, 2015, 5:31 am
#1241
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 35
Good morning!
I am new to this card and would like to maximize the free nights. I read the sticky and still have a question.
If I meet spending in Feb for the free nights when should I time the $12,000 to post for the additional free night? I am hoping to do 6 nights with my husband and my card combined as long as we can get the 3rd night time frame right.
Thank you for your help!
I am new to this card and would like to maximize the free nights. I read the sticky and still have a question.
If I meet spending in Feb for the free nights when should I time the $12,000 to post for the additional free night? I am hoping to do 6 nights with my husband and my card combined as long as we can get the 3rd night time frame right.
Thank you for your help!
Jan 1, 2016, 7:33 am
#1242
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,948
Good morning!
If I meet spending in Feb for the free nights when should I time the $12,000 to post for the additional free night? I am hoping to do 6 nights with my husband and my card combined as long as we can get the 3rd night time frame right.
Thank you for your help!
If I meet spending in Feb for the free nights when should I time the $12,000 to post for the additional free night? I am hoping to do 6 nights with my husband and my card combined as long as we can get the 3rd night time frame right.
Thank you for your help!
Anniversary Bonus Night: If your Net Purchases total $12,000 or more annually, on your Anniversary you will receive a certificate ("Certificate") redeemable for one night's stay at any Fairmont hotel or resort worldwide.
Jan 1, 2016, 2:58 pm
#1243
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Jan 1, 2016, 4:59 pm
#1245
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