I love credit cards so much! v7.0 - 2025 (see first page for add'l details)

[Judique]

You'll just be out $5.60 per person every time, since they won't refund the TSA tax.

Maybe someone will sue them on that since it's not their money.

 

[Budzooka]

You'll just be out $5.60 per person every time, since they won't refund the TSA tax.

Won’t necessarily be out the $5.60, as it will be a flight credit that will expire in either 6 or 12 months.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Won’t necessarily be out the $5.60, as it will be a flight credit that will expire in either 6 or 12 months.

Right, *possibly* out. And I was thinking more about the 6 month basic fares

ETA: even with the 12 month credits, the nonrefundability of the taxes is annoying. I've lost $5.6 several times to JetBlue for this reason--they put it in a travel bank, sure, but 1. We don't fly them enough that it's easy to let it expire, and 2. When you do want to sue them, it can be hard to do it yourself when doing a new points booking. Each time we've had to chat with an agent...

 

[elgerber]

Shoot last week p2 had green star offers for Ink cards. Now they are gone and we need a new card. Dang it

Update. As many of you know, p2 has some weird thing with Chase. A couple years ago they didn't like his social and made us verify it and jump through hoops, and said it didn't match their records. So he has multiple online accounts with Chase. All his recent approvals have gone into the newer profiles, and not the one we have had for over 20 years. The new profile has 3 open biz cards that I can't cancel yet.
The green star offers were no longer in his original profile, but I was able to click through a few things and find a way to apply for a CIP by loggin in, so that it had his original profile info ( that only has one older open biz card). Instant approval! I did the CIP since I won't get any support ( I couldn't find a way to log in to apply with a support link, which is what I knew I would have to do to get any chance at approval).
Whew, now I can't stop thinking about new cards for a couple months (or so I say now LOL)

 

[miztressuz]

AmEx offer for Carnival Cruise Line

Spend $750 or more, get $150
Expires 7/24/2025

Valid for online/TA purchases from 3/10/2025 and 7/24/2025.

I've never taken a Carnival so I'll leave for some experts to chime in on what counts. It's intended for reservation payments.

I know for NCL anything that you can pay for through the website generally counts, such as prepaid gratuities, shore ex, gifts, OBC, etc. I don't recall if Carnival had similar options work.

ETA: Probably won't work for extras with Carnival.

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Mar 12, 2025

AmEx offer for Carnival Cruise Line

Spend $750 or more, get $150
Expires 7/24/2025

Valid for online/TA purchases from 3/10/2025 and 7/24/2025.

I've never taken a Carnival so I'll leave for some experts to chime in on what counts. It's intended for reservation payments.

I know for NCL anything that you can pay for through the website generally counts, such as prepaid gratuities, shore ex, gifts, OBC, etc. I don't recall if Carnival had similar options work.

IIRC, Carnival processes 'extras' differently so these offers don't work on drinks packages, excursions etc. Should...

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[VGCgroupie]

Update. As many of you know, p2 has some weird thing with Chase. A couple years ago they didn't like his social and made us verify it and jump through hoops, and said it didn't match their records. So he has multiple online accounts with Chase. All his recent approvals have gone into the newer profiles, and not the one we have had for over 20 years. The new profile has 3 open biz cards that I can't cancel yet.
The green star offers were no longer in his original profile, but I was able to click through a few things and find a way to apply for a CIP by loggin in, so that it had his original profile info ( that only has one older open biz card). Instant approval! I did the CIP since I won't get any support ( I couldn't find a way to log in to apply with a support link, which is what I knew I would have to do to get any chance at approval).
Whew, now I can't stop thinking about new cards for a couple months (or so I say now LOL)

Is green star offer a pre approved offer?

 

[elgerber]

Is green star offer a pre approved offer?

they say they are. I have never used one, but they say something like that when you see them.

 

[VGCgroupie]

they say they are. I have never used one, but they say something like that when you see them.

Thanks! Still debating if dealing with Chases approval process is worth another ink for DH. He doesnt mind doing the credit card thing but he really dislikes getting on phone calls. And this last time they really grilled me so I know he wont like that.

 

[wanderlust7]

Won’t necessarily be out the $5.60, as it will be a flight credit that will expire in either 6 or 12 months.

Only Business Select and Anytime will get the flight credit for taxes (expires in 12 months). WGA+ and Basic, the taxes are just lost. At least that's what it reads like in the fine print of the e-mail.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Only Business Select and Anytime will get the flight credit for taxes (expires in 12 months). WGA+ and Basic, the taxes are just lost. At least that's what it reads like in the fine print of the e-mail.

Thanks, that's what I thought as well! I feel like they can't just keep TSA's money, but who knows

 

[palhockeymomof2]

Update. As many of you know, p2 has some weird thing with Chase. A couple years ago they didn't like his social and made us verify it and jump through hoops, and said it didn't match their records. So he has multiple online accounts with Chase. All his recent approvals have gone into the newer profiles, and not the one we have had for over 20 years. The new profile has 3 open biz cards that I can't cancel yet.
The green star offers were no longer in his original profile, but I was able to click through a few things and find a way to apply for a CIP by loggin in, so that it had his original profile info ( that only has one older open biz card). Instant approval! I did the CIP since I won't get any support ( I couldn't find a way to log in to apply with a support link, which is what I knew I would have to do to get any chance at approval).
Whew, now I can't stop thinking about new cards for a couple months (or so I say now LOL)

Congrats…sounds like having the 2 log ins is working in your favor

 

[elgerber]

Congrats…sounds like having the 2 log ins is working in your favor

and this one is linked to my account, so I can transfer the URs to my main account. The other profile is on it's own, so I can't transfer those.

 

[eticketplease]

and this one is linked to my account, so I can transfer the URs to my main account. The other profile is on it's own, so I can't transfer those.

Do you have another CUR card? If so have DH call (might work through Secure Message) and ask them to transfer to a card that is not listed on DH's other profile as one you can transfer to.

 

[GZanta77]

AmEx offer for Carnival Cruise Line

Spend $750 or more, get $150
Expires 7/24/2025

Valid for online/TA purchases from 3/10/2025 and 7/24/2025.

I've never taken a Carnival so I'll leave for some experts to chime in on what counts. It's intended for reservation payments.

I know for NCL anything that you can pay for through the website generally counts, such as prepaid gratuities, shore ex, gifts, OBC, etc. I don't recall if Carnival had similar options work.

IIRC, Carnival processes 'extras' differently so these offers don't work on drinks packages, excursions etc. Should work on initial reservation and paying down your reservation balance.

 

[elgerber]

Do you have another CUR card? If so have DH call (might work through Secure Message) and ask them to transfer to a card that is not listed on DH's other profile as one you can transfer to.

He hates to call, so I will just eventually cash those UR's out. I also don't want them to ask for any more verification on his accounts, as I have no idea what they are seeing with his social.

 

[LynnTH]

IIRC, Carnival processes 'extras' differently so these offers don't work on drinks packages, excursions etc. Should work on initial reservation and paying down your reservation balance.

I am trying to remember. I think in the past that I bought Gift Cards on the Carnival Site and that worked and I was credited. I may have to try that again (if I have the offer). My January Cruise is paid for with UR's. Just returned on a cruise and gambled enough that they offered me a Free Cruise for 2 with Balcony and Drink Package for 2. So, I mean - I have to use that. Plus I didn't even lose $$ in the casino. Came home with $1500 more!! Win Win!

 

[miztressuz]

IIRC, Carnival processes 'extras' differently so these offers don't work on drinks packages, excursions etc. Should work on initial reservation and paying down your reservation balance.

Thanks! I knew there was at least one line that only really worked for reservation payments, just couldn't remember which one.

 

[Sheree]

i have an amex BBP
got a mailer for a platinum bix for 250k mrs
does that man I''d be eligible for that sub?
should I do gold first?
I have 20k in taxes do 4/15 so I ca unfortunately meet the msr. will use thru paypal as advised

thank you

r:
just got a notice that for the first time in what seems like forever I'll drop to gold on Hilton. we have a surpass. ( about 20 years old) should I see if I can upgrade to aspire or a biz for diamond?

any thoughts?

 

[Budzooka]

Only Business Select and Anytime will get the flight credit for taxes (expires in 12 months). WGA+ and Basic, the taxes are just lost. At least that's what it reads like in the fine print of the e-mail.

Oh wow, I missed that. I thought I saw that basic get a a 6 month flight credit. Either way, I am going to have to change my ways to be much more selective before I book. Right now, I just book it if I even think it could be a possibility because the entire amount is refundable via points or flight credit.

 

[SleepyatDVC]

PP2 (DH) and I were both in Amex PU jail. He was able to apply for the Amex GoldBiz for a 175k SUB for $15k MSR back in January thru a link from one of his log on for one of his old Amex cards. Sadly we are almost done with the MSR and have a lot more spend.

He just got a mailer from Amex for the the personal Amex Gold for 100k SUB for $6k spend. Is that a good offer?