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

[*WDW*Groupie*]

They should get the upgrades over those of us that buy the status with an af. I also get way better upgrades outside of the US and I don't see that changing. There's too many diamonds here to get a great upgrade, if one at all.

I have the card for the fnc, free breakfast and lounge access outside the US. The credit for breakfast here is meh but I've been trying to stay at resorts in the US so I can use that credit with it.

I would hope anyone with the card is using it more for those perks than room upgrades. If a room type is important to me I'll book it

A agree with this. I'll keep the card for the FNC, free breakfast outside of NA, the $200 airline credit and the 2 x $200 Aspire credits (that I won't be able to use much, though I did get to use it towards ds's resort fees at Resorts World in LV in September, which was nice).

I also agree with @reliev that diamond status for room upgrades has been almost completely nerfed. Though my last few stays I haven't received an upgrade. As long as I don't get a room over a nightclub (looking at you Straf Hotel -- Marriott -- in Milan) I'm okay with a base level room -- I'm rarely in my room when I travel so space isn't important to me -- just a quiet room with shower only.

Hyatt -- I have no hope of ever obtaining Globalist status, though it does sound amazing. I hope that they keep their award nights at the current level though -- it would really, really stink it they jacked the points a la Hilton.

 

[reliev]

A agree with this. I'll keep the card for the FNC, free breakfast outside of NA, the $200 airline credit and the 2 x $200 Aspire credits (that I won't be able to use much, though I did get to use it towards ds's resort fees at Resorts World in LV in September, which was nice).

I also agree with @reliev that diamond status for room upgrades has been almost completely nerfed. Though my last few stays I haven't received an upgrade. As long as I don't get a room over a nightclub (looking at you Straf Hotel -- Marriott -- in Milan) I'm okay with a base level room -- I'm rarely in my room when I travel so space isn't important to me -- just a quiet room with shower only.

Hyatt -- I have no hope of ever obtaining Globalist status, though it does sound amazing. I hope that they keep their award nights at the current level though -- it would really, really stink it they jacked the points a la Hilton.

Yes, they did announce in that press release that they aren’t going to change points, but they never mentioned status. With Hilton and Marriott having a similar status for 18k, I wouldn’t be surprised if they follow suit. I don’t want them to, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they did—if that makes sense.

 

[Judique]

Nice small stacking opportunity with the Citi Strata Elite Best Buy is giving 10$ for free with 100$ purchases for certain cards.

Except, they have nothing I want to buy with the Best Buy gift card. Would be great for DGC if I could use a few gift cards.

 

[djmeredith]

I'm glad someone mentioned Hilton and the airline credit because I almost forgot this quarter's. Does United travel bank still work?

 

[winnieofpooh]

I have a question about the SWA card and earning the companion pass.

I have until Jan 14 to spend $4k to get the sign-on bonus. I want the sign-on bonus to hit in 2026 so I can use it towards earning the CP that year. My statement close date is 12/3. I read online that the points from purchases I make after 12/3 will not hit my card until January. Does this also apply for the sign-up bonus?

I have some travel and Christmas purchases I'd like to put on the card, but I absolutely cannot earn the sign-on bonus this year. Am I really safe to hit my minimum spend after 12/3 but before 1/1? Or is it best to play it extra safe and not hit my minimum spend until 1/1?

 

[eticketplease]

Is there a DP about getting a citi biz card expedited?

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

I have a question about the SWA card and earning the companion pass.

I have until Jan 14 to spend $4k to get the sign-on bonus. I want the sign-on bonus to hit in 2026 so I can use it towards earning the CP that year. My statement close date is 12/3. I read online that the points from purchases I make after 12/3 will not hit my card until January. Does this also apply for the sign-up bonus?

I have some travel and Christmas purchases I'd like to put on the card, but I absolutely cannot earn the sign-on bonus this year. Am I really safe to hit my minimum spend after 12/3 but before 1/1? Or is it best to play it extra safe and not hit my minimum spend until 1/1?

After the statement close of 12/3, you are clear to start spending since the next statement close is 1/3. The points for those purchases and the bonus, assuming you get here, will be when the statement closes in 2026.

I've done CPs twice now where I'm putting spend on the card in December with the goal of hitting for January. I'm cautious, so I made sure to go on the app to the card, expand Show Details, and look specifically at "Next closing date". Once I saw with my own two eyes that date was the next calendar year, I started spending.

 

[LynnTH]

I have a question about the SWA card and earning the companion pass.

I have until Jan 14 to spend $4k to get the sign-on bonus. I want the sign-on bonus to hit in 2026 so I can use it towards earning the CP that year. My statement close date is 12/3. I read online that the points from purchases I make after 12/3 will not hit my card until January. Does this also apply for the sign-up bonus?

I have some travel and Christmas purchases I'd like to put on the card, but I absolutely cannot earn the sign-on bonus this year. Am I really safe to hit my minimum spend after 12/3 but before 1/1? Or is it best to play it extra safe and not hit my minimum spend until 1/1?

I'm in the camp "don't hit minimum spend until after January". I have heard of people on other forums that have been close and SW gave them their points early (not sure if true or not). I have a bit over $300 to meet my SUB. I put the card away, so I don't accidentally use it. Then will spend the rest in early January. I like to play it safe...

 

[Minnie368]

Hey! So I'm about a month behind in the thread so if DCL has been discussed recently I apologize! Just need to make a quick decision here. Looking to book two cabins on DCL Destiny for next spring and options are limited. I haven't sailed DCL for a few years. Any tips for best way to book? In the past have gone through TA with onboard credit and paid mostly with disney gift cards. Any specific TA or maybe a credit card with good cruise benefits, or a credit card portal I can book DCL through? I was mostly using my csr to purchase disney gc in gas or grocery and using PYB at 1.25% (can't remember which was bonus in PYB at the time). Would it be better to purchase disney gift cards with a CIC at Staples?