Applying On-Line For A Charge Card
Apr 30, 2010 | 6:06 am
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Applying On-Line For A Charge Card
We are considering applying for just the standard AMEX Delta Charge Card - annual fee of $95, get 20,000 miles after first purchase. We each have almost 30,000 miles and would like to accumulate enough miles to get us to Hawaii.
Obviously, you have to supply your social security number. This is a bit worrysome(identity theft, etc.) - what are your opinions.
Thanks - Bamboo
Obviously, you have to supply your social security number. This is a bit worrysome(identity theft, etc.) - what are your opinions.
Thanks - Bamboo
Apr 30, 2010 | 6:25 am
#2
Join Date: Feb 2010
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We are considering applying for just the standard AMEX Delta Charge Card - annual fee of $95, get 20,000 miles after first purchase. We each have almost 30,000 miles and would like to accumulate enough miles to get us to Hawaii.
Obviously, you have to supply your social security number. This is a bit worrysome(identity theft, etc.) - what are your opinions.
Thanks - Bamboo
Obviously, you have to supply your social security number. This is a bit worrysome(identity theft, etc.) - what are your opinions.
Thanks - Bamboo
Good luck!
Apr 30, 2010 | 7:01 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Arlington, VA
Programs: Any program with a credit card, or good prices.
Posts: 438
You might read this thread since it appears that delta is offering a card with up to 50,000 points (25k for sign up plus $25k if you spend $10,000 total in the first six months). That would give you 25k regardless, and if you happen to spend $10k on the card, then another 25k:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...edit-card.html
I believe that in general most people in this forum that apply for major credit cards online feel that it is fairly safe. But there are very good odds that if you can find the offer code for the card, and the phone number for customer support that you can call and apply via phone if that makes you feel better.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...edit-card.html
I believe that in general most people in this forum that apply for major credit cards online feel that it is fairly safe. But there are very good odds that if you can find the offer code for the card, and the phone number for customer support that you can call and apply via phone if that makes you feel better.
Apr 30, 2010 | 8:35 am
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Programs: DL GM, AA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Plat
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Credit card websites use encryption when transmitting your application. As long as you are sure your computer doesn't have a virus or spyware on it, you'll be fine.