Author Topic: Chase Sapphire Preferred (Read 171968 times)

goodenglewood · « **on:** April 18, 2011, 03:20:45 PM »

I just got an offer from Chase for their Sapphire Preferred card with a signup bonus of 50000 points, and an additional 30000 if i spend $3000 in the first 3 months. Is this a worthwhile card to have, and what can i do with the points? Thanks!

Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:27:04 PM »

Amazing offer!
The points transfer to BA, CO, or Hyatt.

You also get a 7% annual bonus on spending with the card.

goodenglewood · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:51:59 PM »

Is it possible to downgrade the card to a regular sapphire, which has no annual fee, after getting the points?

Dan · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:52:58 PM »

Quote from: goodenglewood on April 18, 2011, 03:51:59 PM

Is it possible to downgrade the card to a regular sapphire, which has no annual fee, after getting the points?

Yes.

AsherO · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:53:08 PM »

Quote from: goodenglewood on April 18, 2011, 03:51:59 PM

Is it possible to downgrade the card to a regular sapphire, which has no annual fee, after getting the points?

You should be able to do that. Might want to cash out (convert to miles) first (before switching the card type) because I don't think the regular Sapphire converts to miles.

Dan · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:55:08 PM »

Quote from: AsherO on April 18, 2011, 03:53:08 PM

Might want to cash out (convert to miles) first (before switching the card type) because I don't think the regular Sapphire converts to miles.

+1

yaakov s · « **Reply #6 on:** May 26, 2011, 10:18:56 AM »

Quote from: goodenglewood on April 18, 2011, 03:20:45 PM

I just got an offer from Chase for their Sapphire Preferred card with a signup bonus of 50000 points, and an additional 30000 if i spend $3000 in the first 3 months. Is this a worthwhile card to have, and what can i do with the points? Thanks!

Did you get this in the mail or via email

Aben · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2011, 12:58:46 PM »

Quote from: AsherO on April 18, 2011, 03:53:08 PM

You should be able to do that. Might want to cash out (convert to miles) first (before switching the card type) because I don't think the regular Sapphire converts to miles.

Are you able to switch back to the prefered card after you alredy switched once?

Dan · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2011, 01:48:48 PM »

Quote from: Aben on May 26, 2011, 12:58:46 PM

Are you able to switch back to the prefered card after you alredy switched once?

Yes.

Swizard210 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:26:48 PM »

Quote from: goodenglewood on April 18, 2011, 03:20:45 PM

I just got an offer from Chase for their Sapphire Preferred card with a signup bonus of 50000 points, and an additional 30000 if i spend $3000 in the first 3 months. Is this a worthwhile card to have, and what can i do with the points? Thanks!

Do you have a promo ID or link on that? It sounds like a great offer! Even better than the one that is currently out!

yaakov s · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:28:11 PM »

Quote from: Swizard210 on May 26, 2011, 02:26:48 PM

Do you have a promo ID or link on that? It sounds like a great offer! Even better than the one that is currently out!

If anyone else has it feel free to post it here

Dan · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:29:31 PM »

It's targeted so you won't be able to apply for it.
You can always try applying for the 50k offer and asking to be matched to 80K though.

yaakov s · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:50:42 PM »

Quote from: Dan on May 26, 2011, 02:29:31 PM

It's targeted so you won't be able to apply for it.
You can always try applying for the 50k offer and asking to be matched to 80K though.

I did and they are denying there is such an offer that's why I need some sort of code

chaimyl · « **Reply #13 on:** May 26, 2011, 09:11:20 PM »

I called them as well for another 30,000 points and they said that the other person is mistaken and they do not have such an offer

Jimbob · « **Reply #14 on:** May 26, 2011, 10:05:46 PM »

maybe someone could post a screenshot....??

lybbtthl · « **Reply #15 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:07:47 PM »

Quote from: Dan on April 18, 2011, 03:27:04 PM

Amazing offer!
The points transfer to BA, CO, or Hyatt.

You also get a 7% annual bonus on spending with the card.

Is transferring to CO going to end since onepass is ending? or are they going to allow transferring to UA?

Dan · « **Reply #16 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:15:05 PM »

Quote from: lybbtthl on August 01, 2011, 10:07:47 PM

Is transferring to CO going to end since onepass is ending? or are they going to allow transferring to UA?

I'd be shocked if they don't continue to allow transfers to CO/UA in 2012.

lybbtthl · « **Reply #17 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:52:27 PM »

Quote from: Dan on August 01, 2011, 10:15:05 PM

I'd be shocked if they don't continue to allow transfers to CO/UA in 2012.

well, they don't allow transferring to united (only through co first) so they should probably introduce united transferring first before the year is up and co ends.
it will be interesting to just one day switch from co to united; gradually makes more sense

dealfinder85 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 19, 2013, 02:17:20 PM »

my sapphire preferred is nearing the fee
what should i do with my UR points?
hold onto them for now with my freedom and at some point either me or my wife would get another chase card to switch them out? or switch them out to a different rewards account? i dont currently have an account with any of the participating options

Marco Polo · « **Reply #19 on:** August 19, 2013, 02:20:05 PM »

Quote from: dealfinder85 on August 19, 2013, 02:17:20 PM

my sapphire preferred is nearing the fee
what should i do with my UR points?
hold onto them for now with my freedom and at some point either me or my wife would get another chase card to switch them out? or switch them out to a different rewards account? i dont currently have an account with any of the participating options

if you know you will be needing the miles for an upcoming trip, switch them out. If not, keep the in the Freedom. JMO...

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