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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #140 on: September 13, 2011, 11:06:20 AM »
When I called up reconsideration for a business
card after just getting approved for a personal
card, they told me that I will not be eligible to receive
the bonus, that Southwest will only grant one promotional
sign up bonus per 6 months. Is this true?

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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #141 on: September 13, 2011, 03:05:26 PM »
Jimbob, I think we got the same CSR.  Sounds like a crazy lie to get you to say you don't want it.  THe T&C's of the card do not make that claim.  I let you know in 4 weeks if it works.

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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #142 on: October 03, 2011, 04:56:35 PM »
Does anyone know how long it takes for points appearing in the rapid reward account after credit card statement closes?
My statement closes on Sept 23, but 50,000 points still have not shown in my rapid reward account yet? I am waiting for it
to book tickets to Orlando :).


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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #143 on: October 16, 2011, 10:16:13 AM »
What are good options for southwest points besides domestic flying?

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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #144 on: October 16, 2011, 10:33:22 AM »
Should be a good SWA card coming tomorrow.
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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #145 on: October 16, 2011, 11:16:58 AM »
I already got the last card and I am looking for a good use for the points

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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #146 on: October 16, 2011, 03:29:43 PM »
I already got the last card and I am looking for a good use for the points
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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #147 on: October 16, 2011, 10:34:46 PM »
I already got the last card and I am looking for a good use for the points

Not sure what you mean by a "good use." The points generally can be redeemed for at least 1.8-1.9cpm. If you find a flight where the miles equal that redemption rate, i'd say you're getting a pretty good use of the points.
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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #148 on: October 16, 2011, 10:50:39 PM »
I already got the last card and I am looking for a good use for the points
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i'm currently in middle of trip that was booked for aprx. 10000 round trip (lga-mdw)
and if i was willing to go 6am both ways it would have been 5200 points roundtrip

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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #149 on: October 16, 2011, 11:36:59 PM »
Not sure what you mean by a "good use." The points generally can be redeemed for at least 1.8-1.9cpm. If you find a flight where the miles equal that redemption rate, i'd say you're getting a pretty good use of the points.
Flights I need require a stop over. And can't find anyone willing to buy southwest miles. So looking for any other options.

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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #150 on: October 17, 2011, 02:04:30 AM »
Flights I need require a stop over. And can't find anyone willing to buy southwest miles. So looking for any other options.

Other options like partner airlines? Not sure you're gonna be very successful there...
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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #151 on: October 17, 2011, 07:20:02 AM »
Other options like partner airlines? Not sure you're gonna be very successful there...
What about hotel partners or rental car partners?

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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #152 on: October 17, 2011, 12:12:06 PM »
Should be a good SWA card coming tomorrow.

There's a 50k after first purchase linky going around, is that what you're referring to?
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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #153 on: October 17, 2011, 12:15:01 PM »
There's a 50k after first purchase linky going around, is that what you're referring to?

That's old...

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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #154 on: October 17, 2011, 12:21:44 PM »
There's a 50k after first purchase linky going around, is that what you're referring to?
Nope, that's on the $99/year card.  Should be something on the cheaper card coming out today.
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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #155 on: October 17, 2011, 12:26:02 PM »
Nope, that's on the $99/year card.  Should be something on the cheaper card coming out today.

Ah, thanks for clarifying.

Still a good deal for us churners if the points post within 60 days because (please CMIIW) there's not much benefit to keeping the card open anyway.
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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #156 on: October 17, 2011, 12:33:36 PM »
Ah, thanks for clarifying.

Still a good deal for us churners if the points post within 60 daysd because (please CMIIW) there's not much benefit to keeping the card open anyway.
There's an annual point bonus for having the card open.
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« Reply #157 on: October 17, 2011, 12:34:16 PM »
Ah, thanks for clarifying.

Still a good deal for us churners if the points post within 60 daysd because (please CMIIW) there's not much benefit to keeping the card open anyway.

Would you be able to churn this card if the old one is still open?
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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #158 on: October 17, 2011, 12:38:25 PM »
There's an annual point bonus for having the card open.

Promo DHT6 only offers 6k for the renewal, not worth that much. I'd probably end up closing the card over the year to push through something better.
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Re: Southwest Visa 50,000 bonus points
« Reply #159 on: October 17, 2011, 12:54:44 PM »
Promo DHT6 only offers 6k for the renewal, not worth that much.
It's worth $108-$114 of SWA flights.  And that's besides for any retention bonus you can negotiate.
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