Bonus Points for adding authorized user to Chase MR visa
Apr 12, 2010 | 7:57 pm
#1
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Bonus Points for adding authorized user to Chase MR visa
I just received an snail mail offer from Chase to get bonus points by adding an authorized user to my credit card account. I searched the forum but didn't see this offer mentioned anywhere:
"Let your friends and family help you maximize the Staying Power of your Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card by adding them as an authorized user. Earn 2,010 bonus points when you add one or more authorized users between April 1 and May 15, 2010."
"Let your friends and family help you maximize the Staying Power of your Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card by adding them as an authorized user. Earn 2,010 bonus points when you add one or more authorized users between April 1 and May 15, 2010."
Apr 12, 2010 | 9:05 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
Interesting - I haven't gotten any such offer, but this does seem to be a current Chase theme. There are several other threads popping up here on FT regarding similar bonus offers on different credit cards:
Amazon credit card
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...ized-user.html
British Airways card:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...ized-user.html
Amazon credit card
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...ized-user.html
British Airways card:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...ized-user.html
Apr 13, 2010 | 1:48 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MEM
Programs: UA 1K-MM, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Avis something or other
Posts: 437
I just received an snail mail offer from Chase to get bonus points by adding an authorized user to my credit card account. I searched the forum but didn't see this offer mentioned anywhere:
"Let your friends and family help you maximize the Staying Power of your Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card by adding them as an authorized user. Earn 2,010 bonus points when you add one or more authorized users between April 1 and May 15, 2010."
"Let your friends and family help you maximize the Staying Power of your Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card by adding them as an authorized user. Earn 2,010 bonus points when you add one or more authorized users between April 1 and May 15, 2010."
Apr 13, 2010 | 2:07 pm
#4
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Upon further review the offer does appear to be targeted: "This promotional offer is non-transferable and applies only to the account ending in the last 4 digits referenced in this offer."
I suppose its worth a shot to try to register via the link on the offer: http://www.chase.com/authuser
I suppose its worth a shot to try to register via the link on the offer: http://www.chase.com/authuser
Apr 13, 2010 | 3:48 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 49
offer lacking bonus points
Got my e-mail today but no offer of bonus points. I charge nearly $2,000 per month.
Apr 13, 2010 | 5:03 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: UA GOLD MM,WN CP A+list, HH Gold,MR LT Titanium
Posts: 2,184
Interesting - I haven't gotten any such offer, but this does seem to be a current Chase theme. There are several other threads popping up here on FT regarding similar bonus offers on different credit cards:
Amazon credit card
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...ized-user.html
British Airways card:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...ized-user.html
Amazon credit card
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...ized-user.html
British Airways card:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...ized-user.html
Apr 13, 2010 | 5:04 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: UA GOLD MM,WN CP A+list, HH Gold,MR LT Titanium
Posts: 2,184
Apr 13, 2010 | 10:21 pm
#9
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,292
Apr 14, 2010 | 5:25 am
#10
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It's not a very lucrative offer, but mooper is right. It is free, takes about 30 seconds, and won't ding your credit. I was actually planning on adding my wife anyways, so the extra 2000 points is free bonus in my mind. Be aware that you are, however, responsible for any charges that the authorized user makes. I've heard quite a few tales where folks have added their girlfriend/boyfriend to their account only to get burned later.
May 1, 2010 | 9:35 pm
#11
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 869
I got the offer in the mail and added a user but have since misplaced the mailing. Did it say how long before the points post?
May 2, 2010 | 5:58 am
#12
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Potomac Falls, VA
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wish I'd have gotten it, I'd have added one of my kids; I'd never have to give him the card anyway so it would have been a few free points.. oh well the loss otoh isn't that big either