I love credit cards so much! v4.0 - 2021 (see first page for add'l details)

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Still no Best Buy credit on my platinum card. Five days is definitely longer than usual.

I am going on 4 days now as well. I did not get an email that an offer was used either.

I've used both the Best Buy and PayPal offers on DH's Schwab Plat a few days ago, and so far haven't received an email or credit on either Ugh. I hate having to follow up on stuff like this.

 

[ski_mom]

I didn't get a lot of the offers on either of our plat cards because we only got the cards in Nov and Dec, but I used paypal on Ebay with my card and I have received the credit. I need to use DHs too. I did start a spreadsheet to keep track of all of the monthly things I need to do because it was becoming overwhelming lol!



There's probably more I need to add to it, but at least this gives me a visual of what I need to get done each month to maximize everything

 

[wanderlust7]

DH and I are staying at a Hyatt in Key West from Feb 28-March 5th on points. Their 25% promotion ends on Feb 28th - I guess it would be strange (if I even could), to book it in two reservations so I would get the 25% of the points back and free parking on one night? Not sure they would even let me do this?? The rooms are 25,000 points/night, so it's a decent number of points I'd be saving if I was able to do this.

You have to check out by 2/28. So even if you made a separate reservation, it would be check-in 2/28, check-out 3/1.

 

[wanderlust7]

I didn't get a lot of the offers on either of our plat cards because we only got the cards in Nov and Dec, but I used paypal on Ebay with my card and I have received the credit. I need to use DHs too. I did start a spreadsheet to keep track of all of the monthly things I need to do because it was becoming overwhelming lol!

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There's probably more I need to add to it, but at least this gives me a visual of what I need to get done each month to maximize everything

I have something like that. DH saw it the other day and kind of laughed. I said you have to be organized in this game!

 

[miztressuz]

If 'I' go to the store, now that I'm part of her membership, will I get a card? Or will she have to get one first?

You can pick up the card without her. Picked up the supplemental card on our membership way before primary did. Almost made it the full membership year without a physical card

 

[ski_mom]

You have to check out by 2/28. So even if you made a separate reservation, it would be check-in 2/28, check-out 3/1.

So true - I don't know why I didn't realize that! I don't like drawing attention to my ways, so I kind of would have hated to do it anyway lol

 

[WVMomof3]

I didn't get a lot of the offers on either of our plat cards because we only got the cards in Nov and Dec, but I used paypal on Ebay with my card and I have received the credit. I need to use DHs too. I did start a spreadsheet to keep track of all of the monthly things I need to do because it was becoming overwhelming lol!

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There's probably more I need to add to it, but at least this gives me a visual of what I need to get done each month to maximize everything

omg, all those debits would give me anxiety. Lol. I have never used any of my debit cards. I recently found one in my important papers pile that apparently had been there for 2 years, still in unopened envelope lol. You need to do that many every month for each account? But I do love the organization of the spreadsheet.

 

[FreeDiningFanatic]

Save up to 40% when you redeem points for Free Night Awards by February 21, 2021.

In regards to Marriott, anyone know if the stay needs to be completed or the “booking” completed by Feb 21?

 

[ski_mom]

omg, all those debits would give me anxiety. Lol. I have never used any of my debit cards. I recently found one in my important papers pile that apparently had been there for 2 years, still in unopened envelope lol. You need to do that many every month for each account? But I do love the organization of the spreadsheet.

They kind of give me anxiety too lol! They are all high interest checking accounts (not such high interest right now), but for now it's worth it to get the interest rate on the balance. Other than the 2 accounts at our local bank, I mostly do the transactions by getting $1 loads on Amazon or sometimes, if I'm feeling ambitious, I'll go to walmart self checkouts and buy a bunch of items on separate transactions. I'm going to have to start looking at something else to do with our emergency fund though, because I'm growing weary of the whole process.

 

[ski_mom]

Has anyone that has the arrival+ and got the offer for (I think) 50,000 bonus points for $3,000 spend had their points post? I was well over the spend on my December statement and my points weren't there. I'm wondering if they are waiting to post after the promotion period ends? I'm not in a huge hurry, I just like seeing the points in my account

Quoting my own message to update with the information I received from Barclaycard in case anyone else is waiting for the same promo.

I emailed them this morning asking about when I would receive the points. I got a response back that after reviewing my account, they see that I am eligible for the promotion, but I never enrolled in it. It said that I need to call in to officially enroll or I could click on the offers button and enroll that way. Since it's DH's card, I tried that but it told me there were no offers currently available.

I then searched back through the emails on "his" account to find the original offer. It clearly stated in the email that there is no need to enroll, just use the card. Ugg! I messaged them back quoting their own email, so I'll see what they say now. So frustrating!

 

[3 DD love princesses]

Went on Sam's this morning to cancel the membership I set up for daughter last year. Wasn't sure how to do it so I called their CS line. They offered an additional 6 months free. So I took it for her.

I then ordered a $50 disney gift card using my Chase Freedom for $47.98 plus the 5x UR's. This card also has the $10 off a $45 membership if some of you get my drift. I'll be watching to see what happens. In any case I will have $4.42 or 8.84% off on the card. No losses. Gift card still hasn't arrived - and oh yes, added myself as a member under her membership.

So, daughter has never gone to the store to get a card, or anything. We've used the account online only. If 'I' go to the store, now that I'm part of her membership, will I get a card? Or will she have to get one first?

You could get one doesn’t matter order

 

[Alexle2007]

Quoting my own message to update with the information I received from Barclaycard in case anyone else is waiting for the same promo.

I emailed them this morning asking about when I would receive the points. I got a response back that after reviewing my account, they see that I am eligible for the promotion, but I never enrolled in it. It said that I need to call in to officially enroll or I could click on the offers button and enroll that way. Since it's DH's card, I tried that but it told me there were no offers currently available.

I then searched back through the emails on "his" account to find the original offer. It clearly stated in the email that there is no need to enroll, just use the card. Ugg! I messaged them back quoting their own email, so I'll see what they say now. So frustrating!

I am waiting on DH’s also. I guess I’ll be contacting them.

 

[Alexle2007]

Anyone know how long after the 60 days, it will take Citi bank bonus to post? 60 days was 1/9.

 

[disfanforlife]

Anyone know how long after the 60 days, it will take Citi bank bonus to post? 60 days was 1/9.

I read that it could be up to 90 days to post. I did this too, but I am not at 60 days yet....

 

[Alexle2007]

I read that it could be up to 90 days to post. I did this too, but I am not at 60 days yet....

Ouch! 150 days total? I’ll keep checking and hoping it’s faster.

 

[disfanforlife]

Ouch! 150 days total? I’ll keep checking and hoping it’s faster.

I know, I sure hope it’s faster. Let me know when you see your post, I’ll keep an eye out on my too once I hit the 60 days.

 

[ten6mom]

Apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere.

I have about 5 Chase cards. Suddenly in the last couple of months I've been getting photocopies of statements in the MAIL that say "our emails to you come back undeliverable" or something along those lines. (Paperless billing has been set up on all of them). So just now I logged into my Chase accounts and am trying to, once again, check the boxes for every single card and confirm my email address..x. which is already correct. It even says "this is your primary email address" (in fact it's my only email address I have on file with them).

Is this just Chase being weird or is there something else I should know? I feel like my resident experts can reassure me.

Thank you.

 

[pinkxray]

We are thinking of staying at our first Deluxe Resort from Nov 20-27th. We normally stay Value or Moderate so this will be a price jump for us.
One daughter will be turning 21 during our stay and our youngest daughter (10) doesn't quite remember her last trip to Disney so we want to make it special for both of them. I have a couple questions.
1. When do they start decorating for Christmas in the parks and resorts?
2. Where would you suggest? We will be renting a Studio - trying to not break the bank lol.
3. Along with #2 what building and floor would you recommend?

Thank you so much!

Quoting my own message to update with the information I received from Barclaycard in case anyone else is waiting for the same promo.

I emailed them this morning asking about when I would receive the points. I got a response back that after reviewing my account, they see that I am eligible for the promotion, but I never enrolled in it. It said that I need to call in to officially enroll or I could click on the offers button and enroll that way. Since it's DH's card, I tried that but it told me there were no offers currently available.

I then searched back through the emails on "his" account to find the original offer. It clearly stated in the email that there is no need to enroll, just use the card. Ugg! I messaged them back quoting their own email, so I'll see what they say now. So frustrating!

I had a similar offer on a Barclay card in Dec. I made the spend the first month and got nothing. I emailed them and they sent back that the bonus will post 6-8 weeks after the promotion ended. I went back and reread the email and it does state that in the details. I forget when it ends, maybe Jan. 31?

 

[Judique]

You can pick up the card without her. Picked up the supplemental card on our membership way before primary did. Almost made it the full membership year without a physical card

Thanks! Sort of like the reluctant player 2's on here, younger daughter had no interest in the membership but allowed me to do 'my' thing - buy a few gift cards. I only noticed that the card was getting ready to be renewed when a $1 went pending on my credit card. So, now I want to be able to go by myself to get a few things instore.

 

[Judique]

Apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere.

I have about 5 Chase cards. Suddenly in the last couple of months I've been getting photocopies of statements in the MAIL that say "our emails to you come back undeliverable" or something along those lines. (Paperless billing has been set up on all of them). So just now I logged into my Chase accounts and am trying to, once again, check the boxes for every single card and confirm my email address..x. which is already correct. It even says "this is your primary email address" (in fact it's my only email address I have on file with them).

Is this just Chase being weird or is there something else I should know? I feel like my resident experts can reassure me.

Thank you.

You better call Chase. Are these copies of your 'real' actual statements? Sounds weird to me.