Fairmont Chase Signature Card
Mar 1, 2017, 11:09 am
#1726
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
Mar 2, 2017, 11:33 am
#1727
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,316
I was told that because I have this card, I'm ineligible for the Super Elite Platinum after 3 nights.
Just had a phone call where I was told I could stay at Premier and keep my Chase certs, or close the credit card and get upgraded to Platinum.
Just had a phone call where I was told I could stay at Premier and keep my Chase certs, or close the credit card and get upgraded to Platinum.
Mar 2, 2017, 1:54 pm
#1728
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
I am trying to determine if there is any value in renewing the card.
I already get Platinum status through stays, I pay for most of my stays with GCs from the GC bonus offers, and for $12,000 in spend I will get more back from it on my CSR card.
If I cancel the card, do I need to unload my collected points? Will they expire?
I already get Platinum status through stays, I pay for most of my stays with GCs from the GC bonus offers, and for $12,000 in spend I will get more back from it on my CSR card.
If I cancel the card, do I need to unload my collected points? Will they expire?
Mar 2, 2017, 1:58 pm
#1729
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
Programs: AC Super Elite, Radisson Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 11,874
I am trying to determine if there is any value in renewing the card.
I already get Platinum status through stays, I pay for most of my stays with GCs from the GC bonus offers, and for $12,000 in spend I will get more back from it on my CSR card.
If I cancel the card, do I need to unload my collected points? Will they expire?
I already get Platinum status through stays, I pay for most of my stays with GCs from the GC bonus offers, and for $12,000 in spend I will get more back from it on my CSR card.
If I cancel the card, do I need to unload my collected points? Will they expire?
If you paid for your (frequent) stays using the CC, the 5x points earning is quite valuable, but IIRC you don't earn the bonus for GC purchases, do you?
Mar 2, 2017, 3:47 pm
#1730
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Dmodemd, YES you do need to unload your points before cancelling! The easiest way is to order gasoline GCs at 1 cent per point.
Mar 2, 2017, 6:17 pm
#1731
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
https://www.chase.com/online/Credit-Cards/fairmont.htm#
The free night is only for $12K spend it appears. I will have to double check if I made $12K but I don't think so as I used GCs, the 2nd batch on another card. I did try $5000 GC on it once but only 1x points.
The best way to dump points from what I see is Amazon GCs.
Mar 2, 2017, 7:30 pm
#1732
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,134
Mar 2, 2017, 9:24 pm
#1733
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: DL Diamond/AA Platinum, Hyatt/Hilton Diamond
Posts: 245
Mar 7, 2017, 8:01 pm
#1734
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 186
I have been in the EXACT same situation. Today, my 2017 loyalty certificates updated and my 2 free nights are also now in my account.
Mar 7, 2017, 9:50 pm
#1735
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: DL Diamond/AA Platinum, Hyatt/Hilton Diamond
Posts: 245
Mar 8, 2017, 4:08 pm
#1736
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
Dining Credits (See item 9 on Terms and Conditions).
Existing Premier and Platinum members who maintain their stay status with Fairmont will receive additional dining credits of $50 and $100 respectively, beyond those already provided to Premier and Platinum members.
https://www.chase.com/online/Credit-Cards/fairmont.htm#
Mar 12, 2017, 5:31 pm
#1737
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 324
Does anyone know when the certs for existing Elite members renew (gold/dining)? Also, does the $12k spend for free night cert start on the anniversary date or Jan 1?
Mar 12, 2017, 8:54 pm
#1738
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,134
About one month after your anniversary date. (Misread - I thought OP was asking when the night posts.)
Last edited by mahasamatman; Mar 13, 2017 at 7:01 pm
Mar 13, 2017, 8:42 am
#1739
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Programs: Amex, AA, BA, Delta, True Blue, Hyatt, Fairmont, Marriott, HH, IHG
Posts: 136
I called Chase the other day with the same questions. The rep said the $12,000 spending starts on your anniversary date.
Mar 21, 2017, 12:21 pm
#1740
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
RECAP:
JAN. 16 I applied for my Visa & was instantly approved. I guess Chase likes me
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JAN. 23? I received my card in the mail (ordinary USPS letter.)
FEB. 13? I got 5 cert.s into my account exp. 2/28/17.
MAR. 3 I got a postal letter dated 2/27 telling me that my 2 Free Nights "have been awarded."
MAR. 7 5 new cert.s exp. 2/28/18.
MAR. 14 I got the 2 free nights into my account exp. 3/14/18, quickly applied them to my August ressie in Banff
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JAN. 16 I applied for my Visa & was instantly approved. I guess Chase likes me
.JAN. 23? I received my card in the mail (ordinary USPS letter.)
FEB. 13? I got 5 cert.s into my account exp. 2/28/17.
MAR. 3 I got a postal letter dated 2/27 telling me that my 2 Free Nights "have been awarded."
MAR. 7 5 new cert.s exp. 2/28/18.
MAR. 14 I got the 2 free nights into my account exp. 3/14/18, quickly applied them to my August ressie in Banff
.