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Author Topic: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!  (Read 2042172 times)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #40 on: June 03, 2012, 04:46:27 PM »
When I wrote SP I meant Saphire preferred

I think I understood what you wrote ::)
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #41 on: June 03, 2012, 04:48:17 PM »
How would I try to get the 5k spend limit? I never sent a SM - is there a link to do that?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #42 on: June 03, 2012, 04:49:00 PM »
And what does that have to do with paying your car insurance? AFAIK there is no card that would give you something special for spending on car insurance.
Def. Go for Ink Bold, even you won't get a match you still get 25k for $1 spend + good chances for match to at least 50k and maybe 60k.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #43 on: June 03, 2012, 04:50:56 PM »
And what does that have to do with paying your car insurance? AFAIK there is no card that would give you something special for spending on car insurance.
Def. Go for Ink Bold, even you won't get a match you still get 25k for $1 spend + good chances for match to at least 50k and maybe 60k.
Good luck!
I would charge my insurance payment on the card.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #44 on: June 03, 2012, 04:52:21 PM »
It doesn't matter, brother.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #45 on: June 03, 2012, 04:53:34 PM »
It doesn't matter, brother.
What doesn't matter? I was just answering your question.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #46 on: June 03, 2012, 09:57:24 PM »
What doesn't matter? I was just answering your question.
i think he meant that based on the answer u gave it doesnt matter what card. meaning there is no special benefit for spending on car insurance (other than bonus points for being in a rotating catergory of a chase card etc. s/o else will have to elaborate on that)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #47 on: June 03, 2012, 10:09:45 PM »
+1
Sometimes I don't feel it to answer a Q that could be self understood even without a search....
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #48 on: June 04, 2012, 07:43:19 AM »
+1
Sometimes I don't feel it to answer a Q that could be self understood even without a search....
I understand. Thanks for your input. It is much appreciated.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #49 on: June 04, 2012, 12:25:03 PM »
Can I change my address with Starwood and then easily transfer points from my friends account at that address to my own?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #50 on: June 04, 2012, 12:32:07 PM »
Can I change my address with Starwood and then easily transfer points from my friends account at that address to my own?
YMMV sometimes it will go and other times they will ask for proof if its less than 30? days

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #51 on: June 04, 2012, 01:41:20 PM »
YMMV sometimes it will go and other times they will ask for proof if its less than 30? days

 But if it's more than 30 days should it be fine? Or can I just open a new account with that address and then combine later on?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #52 on: June 04, 2012, 01:43:42 PM »
Whats the best way to write an SM to get matched for United 55K and $50 Statement credit?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #53 on: June 04, 2012, 02:20:56 PM »
Whats the best way to write an SM to get matched for United 55K and $50 Statement credit?

Are you asking WHAT  you should write?

Write you are a loyal customer and just recently applied and want them to honor the better offer you received.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #54 on: June 04, 2012, 04:58:36 PM »
How exactly do you send an SM to chase?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #55 on: June 04, 2012, 05:01:30 PM »
How exactly do you send an SM to chase?

When signed into your Chase account online look for the Secure Message Center Link on the upper right hand side.
From there you can send them a message.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #56 on: June 04, 2012, 06:00:11 PM »
When signed into your Chase account online look for the Secure Message Center Link on the upper right hand side.
From there you can send them a message.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #57 on: June 08, 2012, 01:18:43 AM »
I just closed a SPG Business card and received this message: “You will receive a prorated Annual Membership Fee credit of $10.83 on the Basic Card.” The thing is I never paid an annual fee. Is this normal?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #58 on: June 22, 2012, 07:26:06 PM »
If I applied for a CC in March and then a business one in April am I ok to apply for a new personal?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #59 on: June 22, 2012, 07:27:15 PM »
If I applied for a CC in March and then a business one in April am I ok to apply for a new personal?
YMMV :P (Which bank/s?)
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