Which CC to apply for newbie?
Jul 14, 2011 | 3:13 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: HNL
Posts: 781
If you haven't got one already, I would say go for the Citi AA card:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...-up-bonus.html
Best sign-up bonus I am aware of at the moment and the timing of your desired trip is during AA's off-peak time so it will only require 40K miles and a relatively low amount of taxes and fees.
Note that I am assuming economy class. Other options may be better if looking for J/F ie AMEX MR transferred to ANA and redeemed on AC.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...-up-bonus.html
Best sign-up bonus I am aware of at the moment and the timing of your desired trip is during AA's off-peak time so it will only require 40K miles and a relatively low amount of taxes and fees.
Note that I am assuming economy class. Other options may be better if looking for J/F ie AMEX MR transferred to ANA and redeemed on AC.
Last edited by saacman5033; Jul 14, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Jul 14, 2011 | 3:20 pm
#3
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: As many as I can!
Posts: 344
If you haven't got one already, I would say go for the Citi AA card:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...-up-bonus.html
Best sign-up bonus I am aware of at the moment and the timing of your desired trip is during AA's off-peak time so it will only require 40K miles and a relatively low amount of taxes and fees.
Note that I am assuming economy class. Other options may be better if looking for J/F ie AMEX MR transferred to ANA and redeemed on AC.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...-up-bonus.html
Best sign-up bonus I am aware of at the moment and the timing of your desired trip is during AA's off-peak time so it will only require 40K miles and a relatively low amount of taxes and fees.
Note that I am assuming economy class. Other options may be better if looking for J/F ie AMEX MR transferred to ANA and redeemed on AC.
This is the best current credit card deal available!
Jul 14, 2011 | 3:29 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: CO Plat, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 230
+1 on the Citi AA cards. Do apply for both at same time.. don't make the same mistake I made...
Also keep an eye out on the boards next few days... rumors are for 2 new cards to come out any day now...
Also keep an eye out on the boards next few days... rumors are for 2 new cards to come out any day now...
Jul 14, 2011 | 6:43 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Idaho Falls, ID
Programs: AA, DL, HH
Posts: 29
Another Method
I've heard that they are still honoring the 75,000 through that link, but that is still iffy. I've also heard other people applying for the card over the phone using this number. Confirm with the CSR before going through with the application: 1-800-408-4954.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is also a great card to get. Also watch for 50,000 Chase card for Continental, and hopefully we will get a new Starwood (Sheraton, Westin, etc) card really soon that will be awesome.
Best of luck.
Sheldon
www.Worldwanderlusting.com
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is also a great card to get. Also watch for 50,000 Chase card for Continental, and hopefully we will get a new Starwood (Sheraton, Westin, etc) card really soon that will be awesome.
Best of luck.
Sheldon
www.Worldwanderlusting.com
Jul 14, 2011 | 6:58 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Posts: 511
I've heard that they are still honoring the 75,000 through that link, but that is still iffy. I've also heard other people applying for the card over the phone using this number. Confirm with the CSR before going through with the application: 1-800-408-4954.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is also a great card to get. Also watch for 50,000 Chase card for Continental, and hopefully we will get a new Starwood (Sheraton, Westin, etc) card really soon that will be awesome.
Best of luck.
Sheldon
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is also a great card to get. Also watch for 50,000 Chase card for Continental, and hopefully we will get a new Starwood (Sheraton, Westin, etc) card really soon that will be awesome.
Best of luck.
Sheldon
Jul 14, 2011 | 7:04 pm
#8
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 65
Hyatt card so you can get two nights at the Park Hyatt Vendome, comes with $75 fee which is not waived. Or Chase Sapphire which gives you 50k points after $3k in spend, first year fee is waived. Also note, these cards do not charge foreign transaction fees.
Jul 14, 2011 | 7:48 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM
Posts: 342
I have a related question as a relative-noob...I got four cards earlier this year in quick succession and I assume I need to cool my heels for some time (60? days?) before applying for any new offers without getting auto-dinged. With two new offers supposedly in the works, is it prudent to hold off until the time has passed and I won't get denied for too many applications for credit in X period?
Jul 14, 2011 | 9:55 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC/LAX
Programs: DL GM, HHonors Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 68
And on a side note, I only applied for the citibusiness. If I cancel my personal citi Amex can I do the trick for 150k??? I'm only planning to apply next year though...
Jul 15, 2011 | 9:33 am
#13
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: BAEC, A*A, SW RR
Posts: 199
woo hoo! my first flyertalk success story (other than the BA Chase 100k, which was truly just ridiculous):
I applied for the Citi AA Visa and was approved! Just need the $4,000 spend in 6 months to hit the 75K. Still waiting on the approval (or denial) for the Citi AA Amex card.
Thanks a lot for all of the help, everyone.
I applied for the Citi AA Visa and was approved! Just need the $4,000 spend in 6 months to hit the 75K. Still waiting on the approval (or denial) for the Citi AA Amex card.
Thanks a lot for all of the help, everyone.
Jul 15, 2011 | 10:24 am
#14
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Home
Programs: AA, Delta, UA & thanks to FTers for my PC Gold!
Posts: 7,674
Any Credit Card Bonuses (miles) Currently Availale for Canadian Citizens?
Canadian eh
Generally speaking, non-US based FTers don't get as generous cc bonus offers as US residents. That sucks but we learn to live with it.
Good luck and welcome to FT!