Chase Milage Plus Visa - 50,000 Miles Sign Up Promotion
Apr 21, 2010, 9:59 am
#466
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Colorado
Programs: UA, AA, Hilton, Hyatt
Posts: 123
Follow-up on my SLOW application process for this card.
I applied over the phone on April 7. No instant approval (despite 780+ credit score, income, low balances on 2 existing cards, etc.). Called the status update line last week, and a (rude) human told me the application was "pending" and would give no further information. Called again today, and an automated voice told me the card was approved and on its way. I then pressed "0" to talk to a human to see about getting the T&C email sent to me, as this was NEVER done. She was polite, and concerned that the T&Cs had not been sent, but didn't have anyone at "internet support" available to see if they had my email address. So I will now have to call a 3rd time to get the T&Cs sent to me.
Can't believe how lame this process has been. Chase could basically change the T&Cs of the card to whatever they want while I wait, and I'd have no recourse because nothing was ever put in writing.
I applied over the phone on April 7. No instant approval (despite 780+ credit score, income, low balances on 2 existing cards, etc.). Called the status update line last week, and a (rude) human told me the application was "pending" and would give no further information. Called again today, and an automated voice told me the card was approved and on its way. I then pressed "0" to talk to a human to see about getting the T&C email sent to me, as this was NEVER done. She was polite, and concerned that the T&Cs had not been sent, but didn't have anyone at "internet support" available to see if they had my email address. So I will now have to call a 3rd time to get the T&Cs sent to me.
Can't believe how lame this process has been. Chase could basically change the T&Cs of the card to whatever they want while I wait, and I'd have no recourse because nothing was ever put in writing.
Apr 21, 2010, 10:56 am
#467
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
Apr 21, 2010, 11:32 am
#468
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 344
So I got the regular junkmail mailing today offering me the signature card, $60 fee waived for first year and 50k bonus miles...
...less than a week after receiving my card from the 30k offer. I haven't even used the 30k card yet so I thought I'd try and see if I can get the 50k bonus. The number on the application eventually told me to call the customer service number for the card I have. They said 'computers are updating, call back tomorrow', so we'll see.
The letter references offer code BFV if that helps anyone.
...less than a week after receiving my card from the 30k offer. I haven't even used the 30k card yet so I thought I'd try and see if I can get the 50k bonus. The number on the application eventually told me to call the customer service number for the card I have. They said 'computers are updating, call back tomorrow', so we'll see.
The letter references offer code BFV if that helps anyone.
Good luck getting them to bump up your bonus.
Apr 21, 2010, 9:26 pm
#470
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BWI
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, National Emerald Executive, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 15,180
Apr 21, 2010, 9:43 pm
#471
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: ATX (Austin, USA)
Programs: United, AA Gold, InsideFlyer subscriber
Posts: 187
Applied for the card by telephone about 2-3 weeks ago after reading about it here on FT. Gave my information then was on hold for a minute and then was automatically approved. Card arrived about 5 days ago.
15K on this end. My only issue is that the card only earns 1 miles per $ dollar spent on United purchases. I wonder if I can sign up for the other card that gives 3 miles per $ dollar spent with United. Don't plan to use either card much beyond the utility of the promo miles and then the bonus miles for buying plane tix with the card.
15K on this end. My only issue is that the card only earns 1 miles per $ dollar spent on United purchases. I wonder if I can sign up for the other card that gives 3 miles per $ dollar spent with United. Don't plan to use either card much beyond the utility of the promo miles and then the bonus miles for buying plane tix with the card.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Apr 21, 2010 at 10:14 pm Reason: multi-qoute
Apr 21, 2010, 10:09 pm
#472
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: UA 1k, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, PC Plat
Posts: 484
15K on this end. My only issue is that the card only earns 1 miles per $ dollar spent on United purchases. I wonder if I can sign up for the other card that gives 3 miles per $ dollar spent with United. Don't plan to use either card much beyond the utility of the promo miles and then the bonus miles for buying plane tix with the card.
Apr 22, 2010, 6:56 am
#473
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Winter Garden, FL
Programs: Delta DM-3MM United Gold-MM Marriott Lifetime Titanium Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 13,498
I never got any confirmation email, but I called and asked specifically about this. I was told that my card earns just 1 mile per dollar spent with United. That's unfortunate.
Bruce
Bruce
Apr 22, 2010, 9:22 am
#474
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 526
It took some time to get approved. Got the we will let you know message for a while. It turned out I was flagged by the fraud dept. so provided over the phone some answers from my dark past. A day later I got the message that I was approved, next day it was on the Chase site and a few days later got the email.
I also got the BA card last year.
BTW, the terms include a sentence about abuse (using the card just to get the bonus).
I also got the BA card last year.
BTW, the terms include a sentence about abuse (using the card just to get the bonus).
Apr 22, 2010, 9:38 am
#475
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: United MP 1P
Posts: 45
"TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
2 You will earn 2 miles for each $1 of eligible net purchases made directly from United and 1 mile for each $1 of all other net purchases. Double miles for United purchases only apply to purchases made directly from United (including but not limited to www.united.com, United Reservations, or United City Ticket Offices). United flights purchased through a travel agent or travel website do not apply, unless otherwise specified. There is no maximum number of miles that you can accumulate in the program. You do not earn miles on balance transfers, cash advances, cash-like charges such as travelers checks, foreign currency, and money orders, any checks that are used to access your account, overdraft advances, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, or fees of any kind, including fees for products that protect or insure the balances of your account. See Rewards Program Rules and Regulations for details."
Apr 22, 2010, 9:44 am
#476
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Tombouctou
Programs: UA 1P
Posts: 84
With the platinum signature visa, can anyone think of a reason not to move spending to SGP amex once one has spent $35K and another $5K at united.com to get the 10K EQMs?
Seems to me after that the only benefit is accumulating miles on united specifically.... and who cares about that when you can transfer miles with 25% bonus from SPG to other *A members (or others) that have better redemption charts and no starnet blocking?
Am I missing something?
Thanks
Seems to me after that the only benefit is accumulating miles on united specifically.... and who cares about that when you can transfer miles with 25% bonus from SPG to other *A members (or others) that have better redemption charts and no starnet blocking?
Am I missing something?
Thanks
Apr 22, 2010, 11:28 am
#477
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA- 1P
Posts: 274
With the platinum signature visa, can anyone think of a reason not to move spending to SGP amex once one has spent $35K and another $5K at united.com to get the 10K EQMs?
Seems to me after that the only benefit is accumulating miles on united specifically.... and who cares about that when you can transfer miles with 25% bonus from SPG to other *A members (or others) that have better redemption charts and no starnet blocking?
Am I missing something?
Thanks
Seems to me after that the only benefit is accumulating miles on united specifically.... and who cares about that when you can transfer miles with 25% bonus from SPG to other *A members (or others) that have better redemption charts and no starnet blocking?
Am I missing something?
Thanks
Apr 22, 2010, 1:26 pm
#478
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,533
I received my card today, April 22 -- applied on April 16 (post # 402). When I called in to activate, CSR confirmed that I will receive 50,000 miles with my first purchase.
Apr 22, 2010, 1:31 pm
#479
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: United MP 1P
Posts: 45
I received my card last saturday (after applying on tuesday). Yesterday in the mail I received two mass market mailings - one for a 30K offer and one for a 50K offer.
Apr 22, 2010, 3:33 pm
#480
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HH Gold, Marriott Gold, PC Plat, Emirates Silver
Posts: 2,677
With the mailings, is there an online application option? Family members want to apply but will not spend the time on the phone to get it done.
