Credit Card Thread - Now with a Beginner's Guide to free travel/FAQ

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by blind dog, Apr 10, 2015.

  1. C A N E

    C A N E Let justice be done though the heavens fall
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    Miami HurricanesMiami Heat

    Yeah but a total of two in that period. Should I just hold off on doing it until end of Jan.?
     
  2. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    Just call and they'll manually review it. They have to manually review everything under 65 days.

    Under 8 days since your last app: Don't apply
    8-65 days since your last app: Apply, call, they'll confirm something or process something or ask you to lower your credit then approve you
    66+: Free miles
     
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  3. C A N E

    C A N E Let justice be done though the heavens fall
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    Miami HurricanesMiami Heat

    Do I have to call or will they automatically move credit limits around and approve it?

    Edit: called and said they’re mailing me a letter with “instructions”
     
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  4. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    Doesn't seem likely that they'd do that without talking to you but I've never not called so idk for sure
     
  5. Zabka

    Zabka Well-Known Member
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    Anyone have a referral for the Starwood Preferred Guest Amex?
     
  6. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
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    if you're talking Lux yes

    Apply for an American Express Card with this link. We can both get rewarded if you're approved! http://refer.amex.us/JONATAgjIl?xl=cpf5
     
  7. Zabka

    Zabka Well-Known Member
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    Sorry, looking for the other one...The Starwood Preferred Guest®Credit Card
     
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  8. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
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    if you click the "view all cards with referral offers" at the bottom you can do that one
     
  9. Zabka

    Zabka Well-Known Member
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    Done and approved
     
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  10. Baseballman86

    Baseballman86 Well-Known Member
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesAtlanta Falcons

    Ok guys, back in for my quarterly “what card next”

    Currently have:

    CSR
    CFU
    CIP
    World of Hyatt
    Hilton Ascend
    Discover It
    Delta Platinum AMEX
    Marriott Premiere Plus

    At or over 5/24.

    Any cards I should personally get, or is it time to go back through the good ones above with my wife, who has basically a clean slate?
     
  11. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    The wife cuz you'd get referrals too in some cases

    Or double djp the southwest for companion pass with her next week too get companion pass
     
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  12. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
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    <3
     
  13. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
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    this is why i'm heading down that path, get referrals before downgrading my own cards in the future
     
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  14. BellottiBold

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    Oregon Ducks

    Fuck you ajax :whyioughta:

    Anyway.
    Anybody mess with Lifemiles from Avianca? They're a Star Alliance member and have a CC with a 40k sign up bonus with no minimum spend, and a promo code supposedly good for an additional 20k through 12/1. There's a 159 annual fee, but some have had luck asking them to waive it.
     
  15. Uncle Tupelo

    Uncle Tupelo Well-Known Member
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    Ohio State BuckeyesCincinnati RedsCleveland Browns

    Have your wife get the companion pass, or refer her for the CIP.
     
  16. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Florida State Seminoles

    So I’m under 5/24, but have recently done a CSR/CSP double dip and the SPG Lux AmEx. What’s available to me?

    Marriott Rewards Premier Plus?
     
  17. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
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    got the hyatt card?

    chase ink is the other good option for a big bonus
     
  18. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Florida State Seminoles

    Have chase ink, trying to amass more Marriott points (or UR points.) If I can’t make enough Marriott points happen, I may go the Hyatt route, but their properties in Greece are limited.
     
  19. The_Baumer

    The_Baumer Go Mordecai!
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    How long has it been between your CIP app? The Ink Cash or Ink Unlimited would get you 50k UR points.
     
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  20. Uncle Tupelo

    Uncle Tupelo Well-Known Member
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    Ohio State BuckeyesCincinnati RedsCleveland Browns

    Only other Marriott Bonus you're eligible for is the SPG Biz Card because of that SPG Lux bonus. If you want UR points I'd maybe try the CIC or CIU?
     
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  21. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Florida State Seminoles

    Did a Chase Ink Business Preferred in August.
     
  22. The_Baumer

    The_Baumer Go Mordecai!
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    You’d be fine applying for one of those then.
     
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  23. pratyk

    pratyk Arsenal FC, Rutgers Scarlet Knights
    Rutgers Scarlet KnightsArsenal

    If anyone is looking to get an Amex platinum on this thread, I can refer them for 75,000 MR bonus after 5,000$ spend. While this is not the highest ever offer (100k MR but it seems like it's highly targeted now), and the current public offer is 60K points.
     
  24. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
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    i cant get over how poorly the marriott/spg website merger has gone

    seems half the time i go to log in its down
     
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  25. pratyk

    pratyk Arsenal FC, Rutgers Scarlet Knights
    Rutgers Scarlet KnightsArsenal

    Can't wait to start earning those BonVoy points!!!

    If you guys missed it -

    https://onemileatatime.com/marriott-bonvoy/

    The stupidity that went into choosing that name must have been astounding.
     
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  26. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
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    it all makes me almost want to swap to Hilton for my non Hyatt hotel needs

    almost
     
  27. Jimmy the Saint

    Jimmy the Saint The future is a benevolent black hole
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    Penn State Nittany LionsGreen Bay PackersChelseaHartford WhalersPhoenix Rising

    Just think, they paid some marketing firm a lot of fucking money to come up with that.
     
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  28. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    I had to fight them for almost 100,000 points they lost. They were all in my activity but they didn't show in my total. Took at least 6 hours on the phone
     
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  29. Baseballman86

    Baseballman86 Well-Known Member
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesAtlanta Falcons

    Those double dipping with spouses taking on same cards, do you add yourself as an authorized user or no?
     
  30. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
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    not usually unless there's a bonus for doing it or benefits pass to the user (like Amex Plat)

    we're in a unique spending position where she basically never spends money when i'm not there
     
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  31. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    Bad idea
     
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  32. Russellin4885

    Russellin4885 Well-Known Member
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    North Carolina State Wolfpack

    Why is that?
     
  33. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    It adds an account to your profile
     
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  34. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Florida State Seminoles

    We only added her to my CSR because it’s a card I’ll keep in its current form.
     
  35. Uncle Tupelo

    Uncle Tupelo Well-Known Member
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    Ohio State BuckeyesCincinnati RedsCleveland Browns

    It only adds an account to your profile if it's a personal card, no? Biz cards would be fine to add a spouse as an AU i think.
     
  36. i am a bammer

    i am a bammer Ben Eblen>Jamychal Green
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideSan Diego Padres

    How long do hard inquries take to show up on your credit report? I still haven't been hit by my applications in September
     
  37. pratyk

    pratyk Arsenal FC, Rutgers Scarlet Knights
    Rutgers Scarlet KnightsArsenal

    they're usually Instant. What banks did you apply for?
     
  38. i am a bammer

    i am a bammer Ben Eblen>Jamychal Green
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideSan Diego Padres

    Chase and AmEx
     
  39. Houndster

    Houndster Well-Known Member
    Donor TMB OG

    Anybody have a referral for a Hilton Honors AMEX card? Going to sign up later tonight

    Edit nvm i can’t use a referrer on a mailer
     
  40. i am a bammer

    i am a bammer Ben Eblen>Jamychal Green
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideSan Diego Padres

  41. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    I believe the lines of credit still count towards bustout risk which hurts you with chase
     
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  42. Houndster

    Houndster Well-Known Member
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  43. phunkybuck

    phunkybuck Your pennies have been in my ass
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    Ohio State BuckeyesCleveland BrownsColumbus Blue JacketsCleveland CavaliersCleveland IndiansGrateful Dead

    Cool!
     
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  44. tjsblue

    tjsblue I was right at the time
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    Ok cool, hook em.
     
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  45. Todd Bonzales

    Todd Bonzales Sex with old ladies for money aaaand bear traps.
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    Ohio State BuckeyesCleveland BrownsUSA RugbyTiger WoodsOhio BobcatsCleveland CavaliersCleveland IndiansOlympics

    Sorry, guys. HiltonHonors is closed. We don’t want yer KIHND around here.
     
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  46. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    Unless they want to give us referrals
     
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  47. HuskerInMiami

    HuskerInMiami Well-Known Member
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    Miami DolphinsNebraska Cornhuskers

    Ya, they're my only two. I got reserve when it first came out a couple years ago.

    Preferred was 2 months ago that I downgraded.
     
  48. HuskerInMiami

    HuskerInMiami Well-Known Member
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    Miami DolphinsNebraska Cornhuskers

    I have I have 305,000 Chase rewards points and want to use them to book a vacation. Is there a best way to do it? I'd prefer to do a cruise but would look at others. Basically, can you help me maximize my points.
     
  49. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    Likely you'll transfer points to Hyatt and get really dope all inclusives. Then use the rest of your points for flights either by booking directly or transferring to United
     
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  50. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Florida State Seminoles

    Same question, same answer?

    346,750 UR points
    200,000 SPG points incoming next month

    Goal is round trip from ATL to ATH, and best redemption value in Athens, Santorini, and Crete.

    Did a quick look on the UR travel portal and the business class flights were listed there as $15,000 whereas Kayak lists them at $5,000...
     
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