Advice on getting to 200k UA miles
Feb 21, 2012, 4:12 pm
#31
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My friend is about to start the process. It is so nice to have a willing student in the points game. My other friends could care less.
Just to confirm, he you can still get the Onepass card bonus then the Explorer card bonus later. Onepass is not my first choice of cards but it floats to the top since it will go away soon.
Just to confirm, he you can still get the Onepass card bonus then the Explorer card bonus later. Onepass is not my first choice of cards but it floats to the top since it will go away soon.
Feb 22, 2012, 6:35 pm
#32
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Start looking 330 - 332 days in advance, then keep calling until you get what you want.
Feb 23, 2012, 1:04 pm
#33
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Location: Boston, MA, USA
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What do you mean by "Freedom" points? I have a Freedom card, and it earns Ultimate Rewards points. I've never heard the points called "Freedom" points.
However, I know that the Ultimate Rewards points earned with the Freedom card cannot be transferred to UA or other partners (though they can be transferred to another Ultimate Rewards account, which can then transfer to UA or other partners). Perhaps that's what you're referring to?
However, I know that the Ultimate Rewards points earned with the Freedom card cannot be transferred to UA or other partners (though they can be transferred to another Ultimate Rewards account, which can then transfer to UA or other partners). Perhaps that's what you're referring to?
Don't know if it still available.
Feb 24, 2012, 2:29 am
#34
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Feb 24, 2012, 4:07 am
#35
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If you hold the Sapphire Preferred or Ink Bold you can consolidate any UR points, previously called Freedom points/whatever in the SP or IB account and transfer 1:1 to UA, CO, KE and BA.
Feb 24, 2012, 12:38 pm
#36
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My friend is about to start the process. It is so nice to have a willing student in the points game. My other friends could care less.
Just to confirm, he you can still get the Onepass card bonus then the Explorer card bonus later. Onepass is not my first choice of cards but it floats to the top since it will go away soon.
Just to confirm, he you can still get the Onepass card bonus then the Explorer card bonus later. Onepass is not my first choice of cards but it floats to the top since it will go away soon.
Feb 26, 2012, 2:26 pm
#37
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 38
I agree with others that the Ink Bold is probably your best bet. That would give you 50K bonus points plus at least 5K due to the minimum spend requirements. Here's the really cool part: since the Ink Bold gives 5 points per dollar for office supply purchases, you can follow this strategy to meet your minimum spend and get many more points:
First, go through the Ultimate Rewards Mall to Staples. Staples sells gift cards online. With your Ink Bold, buy as many gift cards this way as you can actually feasibly use. Except for bank Visa cards, there are no shipping or service fees when purchasing these. You will get a total of 9 points per dollar for these purchases! (5X from Ink Bold + 4X Ultimate Rewards Mall). If you meet your minimum spend entirely this way, you would get an extra 5000 X 9 = 45,000 Ultimate Rewards points!
Unfortunately, Staples.com doesn't carry a great selection of gift cards, so the next best option is to go to nearby office supply stores and find their gift card racks. Buy Amazon gift cards, gas cards, etc. These will net you 5 points per dollar.
Another option, with or without the Ink Bold:
You can also do things like "Buy Ultimate Rewards Points for 1.1 cents each".
Good luck!
First, go through the Ultimate Rewards Mall to Staples. Staples sells gift cards online. With your Ink Bold, buy as many gift cards this way as you can actually feasibly use. Except for bank Visa cards, there are no shipping or service fees when purchasing these. You will get a total of 9 points per dollar for these purchases! (5X from Ink Bold + 4X Ultimate Rewards Mall). If you meet your minimum spend entirely this way, you would get an extra 5000 X 9 = 45,000 Ultimate Rewards points!
Unfortunately, Staples.com doesn't carry a great selection of gift cards, so the next best option is to go to nearby office supply stores and find their gift card racks. Buy Amazon gift cards, gas cards, etc. These will net you 5 points per dollar.
Another option, with or without the Ink Bold:
You can also do things like "Buy Ultimate Rewards Points for 1.1 cents each".
Good luck!
Feb 26, 2012, 4:28 pm
#38
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Feb 26, 2012, 8:59 pm
#39
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