NWA Visa card
Nov 3, 2004, 1:49 pm
#1
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NWA Visa card
Sorry but I have been away for awhile and have not seen any recent info on this topic. My free year of using the Visa card is up this month and I must decide if I will keep it and pay the fee. Would someone kindly tell me the benefits/promotions I might get if I do keep the card for another year? It is not listed on the card but I believe I have the platinum level?
Nov 3, 2004, 2:12 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 1999
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Would someone kindly tell me the benefits/promotions I might get if I do keep the card for another year?
Nov 3, 2004, 2:22 pm
#3
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Hi Audie,
Try this slightly more helpful link:
http://www.worldperksvisa.com/cgi_w/...PromoID=perks2
The only real perk above and beyond earning miles that I am aware of is a certificate you get each year in your statement for I think it was 7,000 miles off a reward ticket, with blackout dates of course
. No club passes or companion ticket offers.
Try this slightly more helpful link:
http://www.worldperksvisa.com/cgi_w/...PromoID=perks2
The only real perk above and beyond earning miles that I am aware of is a certificate you get each year in your statement for I think it was 7,000 miles off a reward ticket, with blackout dates of course
. No club passes or companion ticket offers.
Nov 3, 2004, 4:03 pm
#4
Join Date: Aug 2002
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In the small print, you will see, if you look very very carefully, that once you reach $50,000 purchases per account Platinum cards, its $80,000 for the other) you only earn 1 mile for every two dollars... 
Nov 3, 2004, 5:38 pm
#5
Join Date: May 2003
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Hi Audie - same situation here. I called to cancel the card however.
They in turn offered 3 possibilities;
1) cancel and walk away
2) keep it open and a couple thousand bonus miles
3) close it - open a new NW Visa card offering NO annual fee $2= 1 mile for purchases, 1500 miles bonus for switching.
Consider #3. No obligation to stick around - and you may just like it =)
They in turn offered 3 possibilities;
1) cancel and walk away
2) keep it open and a couple thousand bonus miles
3) close it - open a new NW Visa card offering NO annual fee $2= 1 mile for purchases, 1500 miles bonus for switching.
Consider #3. No obligation to stick around - and you may just like it =)
Nov 3, 2004, 6:46 pm
#6
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I was under the impression that you didn't have to close the account to satisfy #3 above, just convert it.
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Nov 3, 2004, 6:55 pm
#7
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Minnesota, USA
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Originally Posted by shedwannabe
In the small print, you will see, if you look very very carefully, that once you reach $50,000 purchases per account Platinum cards, its $80,000 for the other) you only earn 1 mile for every two dollars...
Nov 4, 2004, 7:36 am
#8
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MHT is the closest.... but not terribly close
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Originally Posted by ilovemiles
There are two "workarounds" for this issue. You earn regular miles over the limits if you are elite or if you pick the automatic payment with a quick payment (6 days?) after the bill date.
Now if only I could get my employer to pay me two weeks earlier.....
Nov 4, 2004, 10:52 am
#9
Join Date: May 2003
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Originally Posted by slippahs
I was under the impression that you didn't have to close the account to satisfy #3 above, just convert it.
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From a credit risk perspective, they (US Bank) would have to approve you for 2 X the credit line. Ie: 1st card $5000 limit, in your scenario - a 2nd card would have another $5000 limit. I believe they are saying we'll convert the 1st card limit to the 2nd card and close the 1st.
Certainly worth inquiring about though.
Nov 5, 2004, 10:41 am
#10
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Originally Posted by mikensf74
close it - open a new NW Visa card offering NO annual fee $2= 1 mile for purchases, 1500 miles bonus for switching.
Consider #3. No obligation to stick around - and you may just like it =)
Consider #3. No obligation to stick around - and you may just like it =)
Nov 5, 2004, 11:00 am
#11
Join Date: May 2003
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I don't think there is an on-line link (just checked Gary Steiger's website to confirm this).
If you have a NW Visa card with a fee, US Bank will offer you the free card when you ask to cancel the former. This happened to me this past summer. I received a 1,500-mile bonus for making the switch.
If you have a NW Visa card with a fee, US Bank will offer you the free card when you ask to cancel the former. This happened to me this past summer. I received a 1,500-mile bonus for making the switch.
Nov 6, 2004, 9:40 am
#12
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Originally Posted by OutOfOffice
The only real perk above and beyond earning miles that I am aware of is a certificate you get each year in your statement for I think it was 7,000 miles off a reward ticket, with blackout dates of course .
.Oh well,
PS. Maybe I got the certificate in the mail, and I didnt read my statement close enough.
Nov 6, 2004, 8:19 pm
#13
Join Date: May 2003
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no linkie
Originally Posted by Family flyer
I have looked at the WP Visa site but can't find this no-fee card. Where is the link?
Incidently, I received the new card today - including a certificate for 1000 bonus miles when I make a purchase and mail in my first payment....
not sure if this is in addition the 1500 miles they offered on the phone for switching...
anyone switching would be wise to keep an eye for the tear off certificate. It almost looked like a solicitation insurance they always send with new accounts.
Nov 9, 2004, 7:39 pm
#14
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 119
Originally Posted by KLM-boy
I've had the WP Visa (Platinum) for two years, and I didn't get anything special when I renewed and payed my annual fee.
Opps, I spoke too soon. I just received the 4,000 miles off offer today for renewing my Visa card (8,000 miles off for two).
Nov 10, 2004, 5:43 am
#15
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Originally Posted by KLM-boy
Opps, I spoke too soon. I just received the 4,000 miles off offer today for renewing my Visa card (8,000 miles off for two).