[Expired]Alaska Air Visa - 40K bonus
Jun 16, 2011, 8:21 pm
#16
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You forgot about Barclay Bank: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...-benies-2.html
Just FYI - For those who intend to cancel in case you dont get the full bonus - BofA has a policy the cancellation must be done within 30 days from the date the fee is billed - and it usually is NOT the statement close date - in order to get full credit offset.
Jun 16, 2011, 8:55 pm
#17
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Unless crappy credit is the reason for getting the crappy card, my suspicion is Barclays has a minimum income threshold for their better cards. Guessing if you put 100K+ on the app and have credit scores in the mid to upper 700s you'll get approved for the higher Barclays cards.
Jun 16, 2011, 9:08 pm
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Unless crappy credit is the reason for getting the crappy card, my suspicion is Barclays has a minimum income threshold for their better cards. Guessing if you put 100K+ on the app and have credit scores in the mid to upper 700s you'll get approved for the higher Barclays cards.
) Got the crappy 10K US bonus card and it is now sitting in the drawer after one purchase.
Jun 16, 2011, 9:09 pm
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Signature cards usually have a $5000 min. LOC. Bet you you just wasted a hard pull. What did you list for annual income? Do you know your FICO score?
Jun 16, 2011, 9:13 pm
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Unless crappy credit is the reason for getting the crappy card, my suspicion is Barclays has a minimum income threshold for their better cards. Guessing if you put 100K+ on the app and have credit scores in the mid to upper 700s you'll get approved for the higher Barclays cards.
Let's keep this thread for discussion of the AS card, please. There's a separate thread for the US card.
Thanks.
Jun 16, 2011, 10:42 pm
#21
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I was just checking my inquiries last year when I signed up for this card. It looks like BOA (aka FIA) pulled BOTH Experian and Equifax. I also applied for the business card and they pulled BOTH again. Yikes!!! Reminiscent of Capital One which pulls all 3 bureaus. I'm probably going to pass on this one. Too risky given the multiple pulls and it being targeted so may not qualify for the bonus. Maybe it was just me but I'd wait and see if multiple pulls for BOA/FIA are par for the course.
Jun 17, 2011, 8:25 am
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Don't forget that the AS VISA card comes with a $99 annual companion certificate - buy one ticket to any destination, any class, any fare, and get a second for $99 (plus fees.) It's great for a second first class ticket to Hawaii. The value of the companion ticket more than makes up for the $75 annual fee for me.
Jun 17, 2011, 8:46 am
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How is the availability for partner redemptions? It looks pretty decent after doing a few quick searches on the Alaska website, but I'd love to hear from someone with first-hand experience.
No spend minimum could make this a very attractive card for me AND the mrs (if the partner availability is pretty good).
No spend minimum could make this a very attractive card for me AND the mrs (if the partner availability is pretty good).
Jun 17, 2011, 8:55 am
#25
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You won't get far with Barclays or BofA csr's. Alaska csr's may be worth a shot.
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Jun 17, 2011, 8:57 am
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Actually the jack-a***s at Barclays do this too. Got caught on this one with the US Airways mastercard. Only got 10k instead of the promised 35k. Card is now canceled and lesson has been learned.
Jun 17, 2011, 9:07 am
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How is the availability for partner redemptions? It looks pretty decent after doing a few quick searches on the Alaska website, but I'd love to hear from someone with first-hand experience.
No spend minimum could make this a very attractive card for me AND the mrs (if the partner availability is pretty good).
No spend minimum could make this a very attractive card for me AND the mrs (if the partner availability is pretty good).
You cannot mix carriers or book partner one-ways.
Jun 17, 2011, 9:07 am
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Jun 17, 2011, 9:23 am
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I just read on the Alaska website that their companion vouchers can not be used on reward tickets ... That is too bad. I was hoping this was similar to the BA companion vouchers.
This holds true when booking on partner airlines, correct?
This holds true when booking on partner airlines, correct?
Jun 17, 2011, 9:37 am
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How is the availability for partner redemptions? It looks pretty decent after doing a few quick searches on the Alaska website, but I'd love to hear from someone with first-hand experience.
No spend minimum could make this a very attractive card for me AND the mrs (if the partner availability is pretty good).
No spend minimum could make this a very attractive card for me AND the mrs (if the partner availability is pretty good).
Just how did you check the availability for partner awards? I check the routes I know AA and Delta flies to. But, no award to any kind came up.
Here is what Alaska said on their website:
Partner Awards
Partner Awards are valid on round-trip itineraries using any one of our Partner Airlines. Availability is limited, so you'll want to plan ahead, especially for summer or holiday travel.
Partner award travel with American Airlines and Delta Air Lines can be booked online. All other Partner award travel may be booked through the Partner Desk at 1-800-307-6912, daily between 5:00 a.m. and midnight (PT).