Presidential Plus not currently supported by Apple Pay
Oct 5, 2015 | 7:24 am
#61
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That happened to me as well. Still a MasterCard. Weren't they going to switch all of us to Visa automagically? Is that still happening?
Oct 5, 2015 | 9:01 am
#62
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I specifically told the Chase phone agent I spoke to when I had my PP replaced that I wanted a Visa and not an MC, and I got a Visa. Works just fine with Apple Pay as well.
Oct 5, 2015 | 2:05 pm
#64
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You also lose the Flex points, which for some is worth more than the apple pay advantages.
Oct 5, 2015 | 2:42 pm
#65
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I think there is some confusion in the last 2 posts about converting to Visa. If you convert to a Presidential Plus Visa, you do not lose benefits such as FPQMs. Converting to Mileage Plus Club card is a different story and then the fee may change.
Oct 27, 2015 | 9:44 am
#67
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Anyone know if you do nothing...will they automagically convert you at some point? Or is it completely opt in? IMO Apple pay isn't worth the hassle of changing all of my autopay accounts... but if they are going to force-change me in 2 months... I'll just do it now.
Oct 27, 2015 | 9:51 am
#68
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I don't think you'll ever be automatically converted from MasterCard to Visa. I think MasterCard would have a big problem with that. I don't want to convert and I just received my chip-enabled PPMC so I'm pretty sure they're not going to change me over against my will.
Oct 27, 2015 | 10:50 am
#69
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Well, I just got the new chip enabled PPMC, and it had a new expiration date, and CCV. So I had to update all the autopay accounts anyway.
Oct 28, 2015 | 7:51 am
#70
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Jan 22, 2016 | 10:05 am
#72
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Ditto- anyone with any updated info on Apple Pay for Pres Plus Bus Card?- Chase told me months ago this would be done by end of 2015. I'm thinking that if not done by now, perhaps not ever doing it. For those who requested switch to Visa card, any problems?
Jan 22, 2016 | 11:49 am
#73
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I suspect this is an issue of "We have x legacy Mastercard customers. It will cost y to add ApplePay to our system. The LTV of X < Y. Hope they don't mind, too much."
For me the big question: when Costco shifts to visa, will they also accept my PP MasterCard? Already it is the only reason I'd ever spend money on my Amex Plat, aside from giveaways like the $200 airline fee and SmallBusiness.
For me the big question: when Costco shifts to visa, will they also accept my PP MasterCard? Already it is the only reason I'd ever spend money on my Amex Plat, aside from giveaways like the $200 airline fee and SmallBusiness.
Feb 19, 2016 | 10:43 am
#74
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 57
Enjoying my Chase Visa with Apple Pay. I would recommend everyone who wants the Apple Pay to call and ask to get you Master Card replaced with the Visa, as I did.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Feb 19, 2016 at 11:47 pm Reason: split post
Feb 23, 2016 | 1:27 pm
#75
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Costco says they will only accept the Costco issued Visa and not any Visa card.