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. Zebbie

    Zebbie Hey Mike, guess what I have in my underwear?
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    makes sense why I got denied about 2 weeks ago or so when I applied for another CIP
     
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  2. COVIDiskilingme79

    COVIDiskilingme79 Well-Known Member
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    Just got an email that the CSP has 3x points on grocery store purchases through June 30
     
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  3. DuffandMuff

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    $1,000/mo on groceries seems like an awful lot.

    edit: wasn’t thinking of families of 4+ in this instance
     
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  4. NoNatty

    NoNatty Keyboard Cowboy
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    Is it 5x or 3x on CSR groceries? And is this targeted? I haven’t gotten an email.
     
  5. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    5 on csr, 3 on csp. Should be everyone
     
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  6. Lip

    Lip Well-Known Member
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    don’t forget booze too
     
  7. DuffandMuff

    DuffandMuff Well-Known Member
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    Please think about the travel bloggers at times like these. They need us more than ever.

     
  8. LSU90

    LSU90 Well-Known Member

    So I guess now that my Chase train is temporarily on hold what is the next recommended non-Chase card? I have only churned Chase cards so anything is on the table for me.
     
  9. C A N E

    C A N E Let justice be done though the heavens fall
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    Barclays IMO
     
  10. ohhaithur

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    Barclay's is the next most inquiry sensitive bank

    AMEX charge cards or business cards might be nice for ya too though. See if you prequalify for the Amex Platinum 100k/125k offers
     
  11. Where Eagles Dare

    Where Eagles Dare The Specialist Show On Earth
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  12. The B1G Kucktis

    The B1G Kucktis 2 years, VARSITY!!
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    I feel so sorry.

    Narrator: he doesn’t
     
  13. LSU90

    LSU90 Well-Known Member

    Do you know more about what is going on with Chase? From what I read most think its temporary through these times and basically that they clamped down on small biz card applications unless you have an biz account with them when significant capital.
     
  14. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    I think the CIP5 train is dead. Y'all are not profitable and they have no reason to open that back up
     
  15. THEBLUERAIDER

    THEBLUERAIDER Well-Known Member
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    Why?
     
  16. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    they won't give him free money anymore
     
  17. C A N E

    C A N E Let justice be done though the heavens fall
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    Amex (IMO) is the BEST CC issuer overall
     
  18. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    In terms of what?
     
  19. Where Eagles Dare

    Where Eagles Dare The Specialist Show On Earth
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    Correct. I'm an A+ borrower and they cut me off after 1 fucking card
     
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  20. i am a bammer

    i am a bammer Ben Eblen>Jamychal Green
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    Aspire gang, some good news


     
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  21. ohhaithur

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    CSR>Aspire for supermarkets but that resort credit helps...wish they'd do the same with airline incidental
     
  22. i am a bammer

    i am a bammer Ben Eblen>Jamychal Green
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    Why not both.jpeg
     
  23. ohhaithur

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    I mean I guess I can take advantage of the 1000 Hilton points I'll get in July
     
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  24. i am a bammer

    i am a bammer Ben Eblen>Jamychal Green
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    That's gotta be worth a few snacks
     
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  25. C A N E

    C A N E Let justice be done though the heavens fall
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    Customer service, spending categories (Gold mainly), App/website
     
  26. Uncle Tupelo

    Uncle Tupelo Well-Known Member
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    This might be a dumb question, but how soon after a closing on refinance am I good to go on applying for cards again? Closing is Wednesday Afternoon, Is anytime after that open season? been out of the game for months, and have a bunch of wedding expenses coming up the next few weeks I would like to go towards bonuses.
     
  27. LSU90

    LSU90 Well-Known Member

    Once you have closed and everything is done then you are good to go. Depending on the card you want and all that just realize that some of companies have changed their application requirements and what not due to everything going on.
     
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  28. ohhaithur

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    Would not suggest this, but as a couple people have talked about cashing out their rewards, maybe this would help:

    CSR holders now get 1.2 cpp at Apple
     
  29. rv12

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    I’ve been looking at getting a Nike Apple Watch so may take advantage of this
     
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  30. GoodForAnother

    GoodForAnother I’d rather be down the allotment
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    Gross
     
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  31. LSU90

    LSU90 Well-Known Member

    Wife has been badgering me about getting some airpod pros so might as well drop 20k points on some. fuck it.
     
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  32. ohhaithur

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    They'll probably make her happier than a slightly nicer hotel so yolo
     
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  33. LSU90

    LSU90 Well-Known Member

    So Chase just announced some temporary benefits for the sapphire line for what sounds like the remainder of the year.
    • 1.5x cashout (reserve) and 1.25x (preferred) on grocery stores, home improvement stores, and dining. Can apply as a statement credit.
    • Back to $450 annual fee
    • $300 travel credit will accept grocery stores and gas stations

    https://www.doctorofcredit.com/chas...cents-cashout-easy-travel-credit-450-renewal/

    I assume for the most part its a no brainer to apply at least some of your stash to the reserve 1.5x cashout right?
     
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  34. ohhaithur

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    Hope nobody bought airpods

    I'm going to use all my UR I think
     
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  35. Lip

    Lip Well-Known Member
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    Instead of 1.5 through the portal, you can just cash your points out at the same rate?
     
  36. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    Through statement credits only. You can't just send them to your bank
     
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  37. Lip

    Lip Well-Known Member
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    I read the article now. Statement credits for some purchases like dining, groceries, and gas. Would be great if I wasn’t trying to hit spends on other cards.
     
  38. ohhaithur

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    I'd suggest going to your supermarket and buying a $1000 amazon gift card or something
     
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  39. AHebrewToo

    AHebrewToo Albino Hebrew Extraordinaire
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    :blush:
     
  40. AHebrewToo

    AHebrewToo Albino Hebrew Extraordinaire
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    (what if one also bought an apple watch?)
     
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  41. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    Enjoy the fact that you got the extended protection from using the card
     
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  42. i am a bammer

    i am a bammer Ben Eblen>Jamychal Green
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    A 1.5cpp cashout? The Lord is testing me.
     
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  43. AHebrewToo

    AHebrewToo Albino Hebrew Extraordinaire
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    Today I learned . . .
     
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  44. colonel_forbin

    colonel_forbin Well-Known Member
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    This may move up the time that I try to remodel my kitchen and buy appliances.
     
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  45. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
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    So what do we think the motivation is here from Chase?
     
  46. Jimmy the Saint

    Jimmy the Saint The future is a benevolent black hole
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    Goodness of their hearts. Banks are always looking out for their customers! :beaver:
     
  47. AHebrewToo

    AHebrewToo Albino Hebrew Extraordinaire
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    Create a net operating loss that they can carry back to a 35% rate year. I'd bet money on it.
     
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  48. i am a bammer

    i am a bammer Ben Eblen>Jamychal Green
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    Cut loses from the surge in travel redemptions once people can travel?
     
  49. $P1

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    I'm not seeing the 1.5 to statement credits as an option in the portal...anyone got a screenshot of where it's at?
     
  50. $P1

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    Nevermind, I learned to read:

    Valid from May 31 through September 30, they’ve added additional categories for a simple statement credit to offset purchases in these categories:
     
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