New La Quinta Card
Sep 21, 2012, 6:17 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 196
New La Quinta Card
I use La Quinta quite a bit because I travel with my pets. The new card offer was just released. They recently ended their relationship with Chase.
1. Card issued through First Bankcard, a division of First National Bank of Omaha.
2. No fee.
3. 20K points for first use. Another 20K bonus after $10K in spending within 12 months.
4. Automatic Gold Status.
5. 5 points per dollar spent at La Quinta. 2 points per dollar spent on gas, dining, and car rental. 1 points per dollar on everything else.
Not a bad offer for a free card, and it isn't through Chase or Citi.
https://www.firstbankcard.com/laquinta/88735/
1. Card issued through First Bankcard, a division of First National Bank of Omaha.
2. No fee.
3. 20K points for first use. Another 20K bonus after $10K in spending within 12 months.
4. Automatic Gold Status.
5. 5 points per dollar spent at La Quinta. 2 points per dollar spent on gas, dining, and car rental. 1 points per dollar on everything else.
Not a bad offer for a free card, and it isn't through Chase or Citi.
https://www.firstbankcard.com/laquinta/88735/
Dec 3, 2012, 10:49 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: Far too many
Posts: 315
La Quinta Rewards program
[QUOTE=TravelMutt;19356817]I use La Quinta quite a bit because I travel with my pets. The new card offer was just released. They recently ended their relationship with Chase.
Can you tell us anything about their award program? What does 20K points get?
Can you tell us anything about their award program? What does 20K points get?
Dec 3, 2012, 10:54 am
#3
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Atherton, CA
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Owner, Green Bay Packers
Posts: 21,690
Many locations have a free night for 8000 or 11000 points.
Dec 4, 2012, 11:06 pm
#4
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
I just applied and the decision time listed was 2 to 4 weeks.. that's crazy.. I was planning to have it sooner.. I am going to look for a number to call by the end of the week.
ETA: email came today that I should have a decision within 14 days..
anyone have a number I can call?
ETA: email came today that I should have a decision within 14 days..
anyone have a number I can call?
Last edited by duranza; Dec 5, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Dec 6, 2012, 8:48 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
bump.. anyone have a phone # for Firstbank ?
Dec 7, 2012, 9:11 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
just got an email that I was declined and a letter to follow.. I really need these points... no phone # ??
Dec 7, 2012, 9:26 am
#7
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: Far too many
Posts: 315
Another decline
They declined my application too. Very interesting.
Dec 7, 2012, 9:54 am
#8
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
On the phone now- too many recent inquiries
Dec 7, 2012, 11:51 am
#10
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
Dec 17, 2012, 4:45 pm
#11
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
Got my card today.
Finally after 10 days of getting approved! YAY!
Finally after 10 days of getting approved! YAY!
Jan 1, 2013, 12:18 am
#12
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AA,DL,BA,UA,SPG, and any other free trip!
Posts: 1,803
Mar 25, 2013, 1:36 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
Just canceled this card... I used it for 2 nights stay plus partially payment on a 3rd night.
My husband got denied and he didn't want to pursue it.
I might need to sign up again later in October or so.
Hotel I stayed at was in St. Augustine not bad but nothing extra to report.
My husband got denied and he didn't want to pursue it.
I might need to sign up again later in October or so.
Hotel I stayed at was in St. Augustine not bad but nothing extra to report.
Mar 27, 2013, 12:22 pm
#14
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AA,DL,BA,UA,SPG, and any other free trip!
Posts: 1,803
Just canceled this card... I used it for 2 nights stay plus partially payment on a 3rd night.
My husband got denied and he didn't want to pursue it.
I might need to sign up again later in October or so.
Hotel I stayed at was in St. Augustine not bad but nothing extra to report.
My husband got denied and he didn't want to pursue it.
I might need to sign up again later in October or so.
Hotel I stayed at was in St. Augustine not bad but nothing extra to report.
Apr 5, 2013, 7:46 pm
#15
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
How many points did you use for that 2 night stay? I think im up to 22,000 now. Also, my wife got denied for this card, but I didnt. Her credit score is same as mine, but I think she missed a payment like a year ago on a GAP card....they are really strict. Card has no annual fee, so Ill keep it because it helps my credit to debt ratio
I tried reopening the canceled card and they didn't budge.
I just purchased some extra points to finish out the points I had left over .. so I am done cleaned out.. Will try to get the card again in the fall and see if they approve.
I had to call them to get the card approved and told them that I wanted to try staying at their hotels during our road trip down to Florida as retirees we are traveling more.
My husband didn't want to bother calling the recon line either. :-(