barclays us airways

[Galitzyaner]

It's usually the cc who takes off the balance because of the low amount.

Difference is if you'll get the signup bonus.
It worked for the Barclays US airways.  However I also had the same sort of story with a Chase Marriott, I spent 25 cents on a parking Muni Meter.  Chase refunded me the 25 cents but never gave me my signup bonus. So I initially shelved the card but now when I got the statement I realize I gotta spend again..

[MEIR613]

Difference is you'll get the signup bonus.
It worked for the Barclays US airways.  However I also had the same sort of story with a Chase Marriott, I spent 25 cents on a parking Muni Meter.  Chase refunded me the 25 cents but never gave me my signup bonus. So I initially shelved the card but now when I got the statement I realize I gotta spend again..

This probably doesn't belong in this thread but after reading your post I wanted to ask what's the big deal to spend a $1 to not have problems with getting sign up bonuses the 50 or 75cents is gonna make a difference... Its not worth the risk and time of not getting a sign up bonus IMO

[Galitzyaner]

This probably doesn't belong in this thread but after reading your post I wanted to ask what's the big deal to spend a $1 to not have problems with getting sign up bonuses the 50 or 75cents is gonna make a difference... Its not worth the risk and time of not getting a sign up bonus IMO

Correct, it's just that I had no idea that 25cents wouldn't qualify as a first purchase, that's all.

But in addition to that, as I wrote before, this may be a good idea for how to pay for parking (at least sometimes).

[mow]

us air biz

Where is the link for biz is it another 40?

[MEIR613]

Correct, it's just that I had no idea that 25cents wouldn't qualify as a first purchase, that's all.

But in addition to that, as I wrote before, this may be a good idea for how to pay for parking (at least sometimes).

I agree. Me personally I don't shelf cards because I try to spend at least a dollar on every card because I think its better for your credit to have a balance at the end of the statement and then pay in full but then again that's MOHI

[Galitzyaner]

I agree. Me personally I don't shelf cards because I try to spend at least a dollar on every card because I think its better for your credit to have a balance at the end of the statement and then pay in full but then again that's MOHI

I theoretically agree, but there are just so many sign-up bonuses to fulfill and keep track of.

[Galitzyaner]

Difference is if you'll get the signup bonus.
It worked for the Barclays US airways.  However I also had the same sort of story with a Chase Marriott, I spent 25 cents on a parking Muni Meter.  Chase refunded me the 25 cents but never gave me my signup bonus. So I initially shelved the card but now when I got the statement I realize I gotta spend again..

This probably doesn't belong in this thread but after reading your post I wanted to ask what's the big deal to spend a $1 to not have problems with getting sign up bonuses the 50 or 75cents is gonna make a difference... Its not worth the risk and time of not getting a sign up bonus IMO

Well, actually a month later the [other = Chase Marriott] signup bonus actually posted!  So, I so far got two signup bonuses [not only] without spending a penny [but also earning a dollar via Chase and Barclay's never chargiing me]

[AsherO]

Well, actually a month later the [other = Chase Marriott] signup bonus actually posted!  So, I so far got two signup bonuses [not only] without spending a penny [but also earning a dollar via Chase and Barclay's never chargiing me]

This is risky behavior. Too many bonuses without read spending on the cards, and the issuers stop approving you. (it's not common, but definitely theoretically possible)

[Galitzyaner]

This is risky behavior. Too many bonuses without read spending on the cards, and the issuers stop approving you. (it's not common, but definitely theoretically possible)

I did spend on the cards, I never asked them to refund the charges!

This is risky behavior. Too many bonuses without read spending on the cards, and the issuers stop approving you. (it's not common, but definitely theoretically possible)

Honestly, they were both unintentional, not even experiments.  All my previous signup bonuses were gotten with more being spent (maybe a buck ).  But thanks for the heads up, appreciate it!

BTW, are you basing this on past occurrences?  Or just gut theory?

[AsherO]

BTW, are you basing this on past occurrences?  Or just gut theory?

I don't think it's common at all, but I seem to recall once such report.