Jan 6, 2016, 8:17 pm
Last edit by: RedSun
This is the thread for 2016. The previous megathread is here.
The current WF cards that earn 5x Go Far Rewards points (WF points) are WF Visa Signature card and WF Rewards card. The 5x introductory period is 6 months, then they earn just 1x WF points. Each card is now capped the 5x at $12,500. (Updated Mar-2019)
Wells Fargo Visa Signature card:
https://www.wellsfargo.com/credit-cards/visa-signature/
Wells Fargo Visa Rewards Card:
https://www.wellsfargo.com/credit-cards/rewards/
Churnable to get repeated 5x rewards?
Not possible
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22871522-post710.html
How to pay down CL quickly?
Use WF account to pay
Likely to get shut down if...?
- Cycling several times through your CL
- Cause a negative balance
- Have a really high balance
- Calling in and getting caught by human eyes on MS activities.
To check what your 5X/5% window is:
In your account summary page on WF website, go into the CC, and click "show my rewards" on the left side, then click "Visit Wells Fargo Rewards"
From there go to "Earn Rewards" on the top and click "My Offers" and go into the "Promotional Offers-Usage" tab.
To check which transactions get 5X/5% before your statement posts
To check if new transactions are eligible, go to "My Rewards" on the top, click "Activity", and set the start/end dates. You should see a "bonus earning" 4% for anything that's eligible.
What to do when transaction not going through due to FA?
Human @ fraud prevention line is 877-575-0462 (to verify charges if locked out) (Update 3-3-15 - Phone number no longer in service per this post)
Automated response number: 800-446-0664
The current WF cards that earn 5x Go Far Rewards points (WF points) are WF Visa Signature card and WF Rewards card. The 5x introductory period is 6 months, then they earn just 1x WF points. Each card is now capped the 5x at $12,500. (Updated Mar-2019)
Wells Fargo Visa Signature card:
https://www.wellsfargo.com/credit-cards/visa-signature/
Wells Fargo Visa Rewards Card:
https://www.wellsfargo.com/credit-cards/rewards/
Churnable to get repeated 5x rewards?
Not possible
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22871522-post710.html
How to pay down CL quickly?
Use WF account to pay
Likely to get shut down if...?
- Cycling several times through your CL
- Cause a negative balance
- Have a really high balance
- Calling in and getting caught by human eyes on MS activities.
To check what your 5X/5% window is:
In your account summary page on WF website, go into the CC, and click "show my rewards" on the left side, then click "Visit Wells Fargo Rewards"
From there go to "Earn Rewards" on the top and click "My Offers" and go into the "Promotional Offers-Usage" tab.
To check which transactions get 5X/5% before your statement posts
To check if new transactions are eligible, go to "My Rewards" on the top, click "Activity", and set the start/end dates. You should see a "bonus earning" 4% for anything that's eligible.
What to do when transaction not going through due to FA?
Human @ fraud prevention line is 877-575-0462 (to verify charges if locked out) (Update 3-3-15 - Phone number no longer in service per this post)
Automated response number: 800-446-0664
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Jan 15, 2016, 11:18 am
#76
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is it gonna be a shutdown?
Jan 15, 2016, 3:02 pm
#77
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,066
Jan 15, 2016, 3:26 pm
#78
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,516
I have a question. I know that Wells Fargo gives bonuses once in lifetime. I had in the past a 5x cash back card. I see that they also have a 5x point card that works in the same way. Can I get such card and 6 months promo would be applied?
Jan 15, 2016, 4:07 pm
#79
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Jan 16, 2016, 8:09 pm
#80
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Posts: 236
Same boat here. I'm hoping it may have something to do with February being a short month and the normal cycle dates being off, but I'd definitely sleep a little better if there was a date on there.
Jan 17, 2016, 7:43 am
#81
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 322
I bought 500 VGC with WF Visa rewards at WM; I then went to pay the Visa card, everything would be okay up until the point you have to key in PIN number, I used the last 4 numbers on the card, tried it 2-3 times, same PIN error. Went home and checked the gift card balance on WM site, shows 0 balance and card number not recognized but the automated system. Has anyone has happen this to you?
Jan 18, 2016, 1:40 pm
#82
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
Posts: 19,040
Is it still not working?
I have had this happen on rare occasion.... but works fine the next day.
Register the card online and check the transactions. Does it show the card being loaded and drained?
I have had this happen on rare occasion.... but works fine the next day.
Register the card online and check the transactions. Does it show the card being loaded and drained?
I bought 500 VGC with WF Visa rewards at WM; I then went to pay the Visa card, everything would be okay up until the point you have to key in PIN number, I used the last 4 numbers on the card, tried it 2-3 times, same PIN error. Went home and checked the gift card balance on WM site, shows 0 balance and card number not recognized but the automated system. Has anyone has happen this to you?
Jan 18, 2016, 5:22 pm
#83
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 322
This is a separate question from above, any reason you wouldn't bill pay your WF visa rewards card right after you purchase VGC in WM? Why take MO if you can BP? assuming you can BP.
Jan 18, 2016, 7:30 pm
#84
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 827
There's no problem with it as long as you don't mind your credit line being tied up for a while.
Jan 19, 2016, 9:17 am
#85
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
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If you are still showing a zero balance with no transactions, you need to take the receipt that verifies your purchase of that card back to the store and get it fixed.
When I call customer service phone, it says card is invalid; Online, when I punch in the CC number, I see $0 balance, I registered the card, still shows zero balance and no transaction.
This is a separate question from above, any reason you wouldn't bill pay your WF visa rewards card right after you purchase VGC in WM? Why take MO if you can BP? assuming you can BP.
This is a separate question from above, any reason you wouldn't bill pay your WF visa rewards card right after you purchase VGC in WM? Why take MO if you can BP? assuming you can BP.
Jan 19, 2016, 3:08 pm
#88
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AS, BA, AA
Posts: 3,670
If that doesn't work, double-check the activation codes on the store receipt. If you paid for X cards and only X-1 were successful activations, that can probably be dealt with easily at the purchase location.
If you have a situation where you paid for X cards, and X were activated, but you ended up walking out of the store with the wrong card, that is much harder to fix. It may depend on whether the store believes you or thinks you are trying to scam them.
The last avenue would normally be to dispute the charge with Wells Fargo, but that would obviously be monumentally stupid in this case.
Last edited by janetdoe; Jan 19, 2016 at 3:14 pm
Jan 19, 2016, 6:39 pm
#89
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 322
Walmart receipt says activated, there is nothing to match between WM receipt and numbers on the VGC. I threw the packaging. I have called 800 number, talked a person, he took the information, said they will investigate and send me refund check if deemed to be an error. He asked me to email them front, back of VGC and receipt printout.
I registered the card, says zero balance and no transaction history. WM gift cards are terrible in tracking sense, unlike OV, which provides complete history without having to register etc.
I registered the card, says zero balance and no transaction history. WM gift cards are terrible in tracking sense, unlike OV, which provides complete history without having to register etc.