Tour of 10 cities promotes new RR Priority CC; up to 65K bonus, $149 fee
Jul 29, 2018, 3:48 pm
#61
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I wasn't even aware of the new card, and didn't even see my email invitation to upgrade until I saw the publicity blitz via facebook ads.
Jul 29, 2018, 6:33 pm
#62
Join Date: Mar 2011
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As I posted earlier, there is no law that specifically says a card issuer "can't change the terms more frequently than every 12 months."
Jul 29, 2018, 8:13 pm
#63
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Section 172 of the Credit CARD Act of 2009:
SEC. 172. ADDITIONAL LIMITS ON INTEREST RATE INCREASES. ‘‘(a) LIMITATION ON INCREASES WITHIN FIRST YEAR.—Except in the case of an increase described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of section 171(b), no increase in any annual percentage rate, fee, or finance charge on any credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan shall be effective before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date on which the account is opened."
Jul 30, 2018, 4:42 pm
#64
Join Date: Mar 2011
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The major terms of a credit card account cannot be changed during the first 12 months that the account is open.
Section 172 of the Credit CARD Act of 2009:
SEC. 172. ADDITIONAL LIMITS ON INTEREST RATE INCREASES. ‘‘(a) LIMITATION ON INCREASES WITHIN FIRST YEAR.—Except in the case of an increase described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of section 171(b), no increase in any annual percentage rate, fee, or finance charge on any credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan shall be effective before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date on which the account is opened."
Interpretation of the CCA 2009 varies widely, primarily with respect to the nature of a particular bank's compliance staff.
I said earlier, any bank who says unequivocally they cannot change your account in the first 12 months from opening is most likely misinterpreting the law to benefits themselves.
<Full disclosure: My work includes liaising with bank compliance departments.>
Aug 3, 2018, 10:14 am
#65
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Right now the blue truck is at the 12th Street BART entrance in Oakland. You type in your RR info and answer a silly survey quiz. Then you get a card for 1000 points. One in 4 people get a chance to win a prize.
They have several iPads to enter your info so there’s no waiting at all. I didn’t win but 1000 points for 2 minutes is fine by me.
They have several iPads to enter your info so there’s no waiting at all. I didn’t win but 1000 points for 2 minutes is fine by me.
Aug 3, 2018, 12:55 pm
#66
Join Date: May 2018
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Right now the blue truck is at the 12th Street BART entrance in Oakland. You type in your RR info and answer a silly survey quiz. Then you get a card for 1000 points. One in 4 people get a chance to win a prize.
They have several iPads to enter your info so there’s no waiting at all. I didn’t win but 1000 points for 2 minutes is fine by me.
They have several iPads to enter your info so there’s no waiting at all. I didn’t win but 1000 points for 2 minutes is fine by me.
Aug 3, 2018, 6:04 pm
#67
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I was also in Oakland today. Was kinda lame. Did learn that my RR number was not properly embossed on my credit card.
Aug 4, 2018, 6:18 pm
#69
Join Date: May 2018
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Was in San Jose today. Lined up about 25 minutes before open and was about the 70th person in line. I "won" the 1,000 points but was the reps ran out of the redemption cards.
I was told I could come back later. I don't mind not winning a prize but was annoyed at the disconnect between the iPad telling me I won a concession prize and having them run out of concession prizes only 15-20 minutes into the day.
I was told I could come back later. I don't mind not winning a prize but was annoyed at the disconnect between the iPad telling me I won a concession prize and having them run out of concession prizes only 15-20 minutes into the day.
Aug 6, 2018, 12:33 pm
#70
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I upgraded my card via email over a week ago, and have not had confirmation of the upgrade. Anyone else having a long time before the upgrade from regular SWA credit card to the new one?
Aug 8, 2018, 5:35 pm
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Aug 8, 2018, 6:51 pm
#72
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Presumably (until we have actual data otherwise) anything else that shows as a "Southwest" charge will also qualify: EarlyBird Check-In, overweight/extra baggage fees, pet fees, Unaccompanied Minor fees, etc.
$75 Southwest Annual Travel Credit:
A statement credit will automatically be applied to your account when your Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Priority Card is used for purchases (excluding Upgraded Boardings and inflight purchases), up to an anniversary year maximum accumulation of $75.
A statement credit will automatically be applied to your account when your Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Priority Card is used for purchases (excluding Upgraded Boardings and inflight purchases), up to an anniversary year maximum accumulation of $75.
Aug 9, 2018, 11:57 am
#74
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I don't know if there is a glitch in the system or what, but I have been credited 20% on my inflight beverage purchases. Then, I was also credited the FULL AMOUNT for the same purchase. I also received two credits of $5.60 on the TSA security fees. I will reach the $75.00 max pretty soon.
The 5,000 points have been deposited into my account as well.
The 5,000 points have been deposited into my account as well.