U.S. Bank and LAN Airlines Introduce LANPASS Visa Card
Apr 17, 2012, 9:36 am
#31
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Flyover Territory
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 687
I gave it a try...
I applied for both the Visa Signature (20K miles) and the Visa card (15K miles) just now. I had them open in different browsers and submitted them simultaneously.
Unfortunately, I did not get instant approval on either one. I got two "we can't approve you based on the information you've provided. You'll hear from us within 7-10 days for more information."
I called the reconsideration number but they said I need to call back after 2-3 business days to give their systems time to update.
I don't have any US Bank cards currently. I have excellent credit in the 780 range. However, I'm a stay at home mom so my employment status could have been an issue.
I probably should have tried this for my husband instead of for me.
Will post updates when i have more information.
Anita
Unfortunately, I did not get instant approval on either one. I got two "we can't approve you based on the information you've provided. You'll hear from us within 7-10 days for more information."
I called the reconsideration number but they said I need to call back after 2-3 business days to give their systems time to update.
I don't have any US Bank cards currently. I have excellent credit in the 780 range. However, I'm a stay at home mom so my employment status could have been an issue.
I probably should have tried this for my husband instead of for me.
Will post updates when i have more information.
Anita
Last edited by akp; Apr 17, 2012 at 6:15 pm Reason: fixed an error. I wasn't rejected, I just did not receive instant approval
Nov 12, 2012, 5:54 am
#32
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Flyover Territory
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 687
Two browser update
Hi,
As I posted just above, I tried a two browser application with US Bank for the Visa Signature and the Visa back in April. After a lengthy wait, I was denied for the Signature (my first ever denial!) but approved for the regular Visa with a credit limit of $1000. I received the 24k bonus after hitting the spend.
I applied for the Lanpass Visa Signature again in October because I'm about to book some LAN flights and would prefer to transfer as little from Starwood as possible.
I was approved and received a second Visa (not Signature) with another puny credit limit. About a week later, I got a THIRD LAN card in the mail, this time a Signature Visa. After another week or so, I got a letter explaining that per my request (not), they'd switched my Visa out for a Visa Signature. Very strange doings with US Bank.
Anyway, I'll post if I get a bonus from this new card.
Anita
As I posted just above, I tried a two browser application with US Bank for the Visa Signature and the Visa back in April. After a lengthy wait, I was denied for the Signature (my first ever denial!) but approved for the regular Visa with a credit limit of $1000. I received the 24k bonus after hitting the spend.
I applied for the Lanpass Visa Signature again in October because I'm about to book some LAN flights and would prefer to transfer as little from Starwood as possible.
I was approved and received a second Visa (not Signature) with another puny credit limit. About a week later, I got a THIRD LAN card in the mail, this time a Signature Visa. After another week or so, I got a letter explaining that per my request (not), they'd switched my Visa out for a Visa Signature. Very strange doings with US Bank.
Anyway, I'll post if I get a bonus from this new card.
Anita
Last edited by akp; Nov 18, 2012 at 7:51 am Reason: clarified again
Nov 23, 2012, 12:18 pm
#33
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Flyover Territory
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 687
Update: received bonus twice
As noted in the previous two posts, I've now gotten 2 LANPASS Visa cards from US Bank.
I received 24000 KM first use bonus for each (even though the second card was a Signature...kind of).
5 months gap between first and second card.
Anita
I received 24000 KM first use bonus for each (even though the second card was a Signature...kind of).
5 months gap between first and second card.
Anita
May 19, 2013, 10:25 pm
#35
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: BUE, SFO, KTW, MCO
Programs: LANPASS, Aerolineas PLUS
Posts: 101
Yes. I rarely use it (I live in Argentina and use BBVA LANPass as main card and they follow they same 1USD = 1.61kms) but the few times I did appeared as "US Bank CONSUMPTION VISA" with the converted rate to kms already (i.e. 6 USD = 10 kms rounded it up 
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Aug 7, 2013, 10:26 pm
#36
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: IL
Posts: 270
Data Point:
Applied for and was approved for 2 cards (Sig and Visa)
US Bank made 2 new LANPASS accounts for me, even thought I put in my original one in the applications
Called US Bank to correct, they said need to contact LAN (not sure how LAN can make future purchases points go to the right accounts)
Spoke with LAN (insert normal customer service experience) 3 weeks later and all miles / upgrades are now in my original account, so this is good.
This was better than expected based on my Club Carlson (Per + Biz) experience where I am unable to combine cards (which hurts for elite status credits as they gave me 15 per card since I'm already gold)
I haven't confirmed any spend since goes to the correct account.
Applied for and was approved for 2 cards (Sig and Visa)
US Bank made 2 new LANPASS accounts for me, even thought I put in my original one in the applications
Called US Bank to correct, they said need to contact LAN (not sure how LAN can make future purchases points go to the right accounts)
Spoke with LAN (insert normal customer service experience) 3 weeks later and all miles / upgrades are now in my original account, so this is good.
This was better than expected based on my Club Carlson (Per + Biz) experience where I am unable to combine cards (which hurts for elite status credits as they gave me 15 per card since I'm already gold)
I haven't confirmed any spend since goes to the correct account.
Feb 21, 2014, 9:15 pm
#37
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,934
In fact, has anyone ever gotten US Bank to open a LAN Visa that was linked to the existing account you specify during the online application?
Mar 1, 2014, 6:47 am
#38
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 183
Do you still get one km per each km you buy with your Lanpass Visa? Say If I buy 70000 km would I get another 70000 km ?
I have the Lanpass Visa Signature and already got 20k km after my first purchase. So If I buy 100k km I would get 200k km ( buy one mile get one free ) + 20k km I already have and with that I should be able to get 3 rt tickets from South America to the US ?
The miles would cost 2000usd, but with the 20% discount card feature, it should be 1600$ divided by 3 = 533.33 usd per ticket?
If my math is right, we will then be traveling very soon
Can anyone confirm if this is doable?
I have the Lanpass Visa Signature and already got 20k km after my first purchase. So If I buy 100k km I would get 200k km ( buy one mile get one free ) + 20k km I already have and with that I should be able to get 3 rt tickets from South America to the US ?
The miles would cost 2000usd, but with the 20% discount card feature, it should be 1600$ divided by 3 = 533.33 usd per ticket?
If my math is right, we will then be traveling very soon
Can anyone confirm if this is doable?
Last edited by nikad; Mar 1, 2014 at 10:01 am
Mar 6, 2014, 3:47 pm
#39
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 183
Do you still get one km per each km you buy with your Lanpass Visa? Say If I buy 70000 km would I get another 70000 km ?
I have the Lanpass Visa Signature and already got 20k km after my first purchase. So If I buy 100k km I would get 200k km ( buy one mile get one free ) + 20k km I already have and with that I should be able to get 3 rt tickets from South America to the US ?
The miles would cost 2000usd, but with the 20% discount card feature, it should be 1600$ divided by 3 = 533.33 usd per ticket?
If my math is right, we will then be traveling very soon Can anyone confirm if this is doable?
I have the Lanpass Visa Signature and already got 20k km after my first purchase. So If I buy 100k km I would get 200k km ( buy one mile get one free ) + 20k km I already have and with that I should be able to get 3 rt tickets from South America to the US ?
The miles would cost 2000usd, but with the 20% discount card feature, it should be 1600$ divided by 3 = 533.33 usd per ticket?
If my math is right, we will then be traveling very soon
Can anyone confirm if this is doable?
Apr 4, 2014, 9:48 pm
#41
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinium
Posts: 1,334
It's hard to know with LAN, remember that their customer service (to resolve the big problems) is the worst!!!. The LANPASS Visa benefits does not say anything about the bonus.
You can not make an small purchase to try (like 1500 km), because you will loose your 20% discount.
Can anyone check their account to see how many one way upgrade coupons do you guys have? I got my 3 coupons on January, but they have an expiration date of 3/31/2014. On April 1 I got new coupons, but this time I received just 2 instead of 3.
You can not make an small purchase to try (like 1500 km), because you will loose your 20% discount.
Can anyone check their account to see how many one way upgrade coupons do you guys have? I got my 3 coupons on January, but they have an expiration date of 3/31/2014. On April 1 I got new coupons, but this time I received just 2 instead of 3.
Apr 5, 2014, 8:06 am
#42
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 183
It's hard to know with LAN, remember that their customer service (to resolve the big problems) is the worst!!!. The LANPASS Visa benefits does not say anything about the bonus.
You can not make an small purchase to try (like 1500 km), because you will loose your 20% discount.
Can anyone check their account to see how many one way upgrade coupons do you guys have? I got my 3 coupons on January, but they have an expiration date of 3/31/2014. On April 1 I got new coupons, but this time I received just 2 instead of 3.
You can not make an small purchase to try (like 1500 km), because you will loose your 20% discount.
Can anyone check their account to see how many one way upgrade coupons do you guys have? I got my 3 coupons on January, but they have an expiration date of 3/31/2014. On April 1 I got new coupons, but this time I received just 2 instead of 3.
Apr 5, 2014, 4:03 pm
#43
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinium
Posts: 1,334
Is not a bad promotion, paying $2.000 (less the 20%=$1.600) for 200.000 KM is a good price. Besides, you can use your upgrade tickets to get a Business seat, the cost for US-SA or SA-US is 3 for one leg.
Apr 9, 2014, 7:22 pm
#45
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 567
Well.. this kinda indirectly concerns the LAN Card but also the LifeMiles Card. Both are issued by US Bank and the T&C of both state that cards closed in the last 12 mo will be re-opened and no first-use miles awarded. I asked a similar question in the LifeMiles forum but haven't got a response yet so thought I'd try here.
From reading this thread, I see that some have been approved for a second LAN card while the first remained open, but has anyone closed their LAN card and then re-applied in less than 12 months only to have the previous card "reopened" with no first use miles awarded?
And therefore by extrapolation... anyone done the same for the LifeMiles card?
From reading this thread, I see that some have been approved for a second LAN card while the first remained open, but has anyone closed their LAN card and then re-applied in less than 12 months only to have the previous card "reopened" with no first use miles awarded?
And therefore by extrapolation... anyone done the same for the LifeMiles card?