SouthFayetteFan
Saving Money on Disney Vacations since 2006
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Welcome to the group - the more the merrierPM sent!

Welcome to the group - the more the merrierPM sent!
Gorgeous! So happy for you! Couldn't happen to a nicer gal. Enjoy!!View attachment 306995 View attachment 306996
Most of my pictures say the file is to large. What am I doing wrong?
We have balconies on our north, south and west sides of our room.
Thanks! I can go ahead and meet the minimum spend in the next day or two; when does the offer expire? I don't mind if they look closely at my account; all of my spending has been for actual goods and services so I think it'll be ok. They may wonder why I put my kids' summer camp tuition on a business card but I doubt they'll question it. I've only been with AmEx for about five years, but maybe that's long enough. I am a little concerned about the fact that I just got a the AmEx Biz Gold in mid-January and then the SPG Business in February. If I call and complain about missing out on the points offer and they see this they may think I'm in it just for the points (which would be true). I don't know if that could stir up any trouble or not. But I doubt there is much they would do. I mean, I've spent almost $10,000 with them in two months.
Its been a crazy busy week and I just managed to get caught back up on this thread. I just wanted to thank those that offered advice last week when I was considering a cash back card for my upcoming Disney trip. Fearing that I was too late to try for a cash back card for this trip I decided to try for the SPG biz. I am still not sure if I want to embrace giong way over 5/24 as @SouthFayetteFan put it or try to slow down with some business cards until I can try for CSR and CSP double dip in April 2019. Either way the SPG biz will give me time to think about it.
I got instant approval on the SPG (using a reddit thank you link). I called 2 days later to see if I could have the card expedited and they told me that it had already been shipped and told me it was sent to an address I had never heard of. They said that I had called on the same day I was approved and asked for a replacement card sent to another address. Then they transferred me to their fraud department who cancelled that card and express mailed me a new one to my correct address. They suggested that I change my email password, which I did but that was kinda scary. Just sharing so others are aware.
I'm gonna throw another comment out here:Sorry about your scary potential fraud experience...glad you got instant approval
I think using this SPG Biz card to "waste a little time" so to speak is a great plan. You're at a really tough spot being right at 5/24 and your next card is a very important decision.
Whew, just finally got caught up again after our trip to Universal Studios! I have a couple of new questions...
I'm planning to try to get the SW CP in early 2019. Would it be too risky for me to double dip the CSR and CSP this summer, as far as hitting Chase too hard? Also, can I do that double dip when I'm at 4/24 (the double-double dip!), or do I need to be at 3/24?
I want to add ds15 as an AU on one of our cards (haven't decided which one yet), so that he can use it when we go to DL this summer when he and his friend separate from us. What are the chances that counter service restaurants or carts would ask him for ID (he doesn't have one yet)? With how many times I've been to DL, you'd think I'd know this, but I do seem to remember somewhere there asking me for ID.
Thanks! You guys are great!
It seems to me they ask for id 50/50, although they didn't seem quite as strict last trip. That said I would send him with cash, it's really the only safe option if he doesn't have an id to match the credit card. If you want points another option is to get him a Disney gift card for however much you know he'll spend and then he can use cash after draining the gift card....I want to add ds15 as an AU on one of our cards (haven't decided which one yet), so that he can use it when we go to DL this summer when he and his friend separate from us. What are the chances that counter service restaurants or carts would ask him for ID (he doesn't have one yet)? With how many times I've been to DL, you'd think I'd know this, but I do seem to remember somewhere there asking me for ID.
Whew, just finally got caught up again after our trip to Universal Studios! I have a couple of new questions...
I'm planning to try to get the SW CP in early 2019. Would it be too risky for me to double dip the CSR and CSP this summer, as far as hitting Chase too hard? Also, can I do that double dip when I'm at 4/24 (the double-double dip!), or do I need to be at 3/24?
I want to add ds15 as an AU on one of our cards (haven't decided which one yet), so that he can use it when we go to DL this summer when he and his friend separate from us. What are the chances that counter service restaurants or carts would ask him for ID (he doesn't have one yet)? With how many times I've been to DL, you'd think I'd know this, but I do seem to remember somewhere there asking me for ID.
Thanks! You guys are great!
I don’t think you would have a problem getting approved for the CIP. I had the sw bus 7 mo before applying for the CIP. Got approved immediately. Since you do have a legit business then calling shouldn’t be a problem. They didn’t even question that I had the sw bus already. Hope that helps. Using a referral link would help someone so I’d go that route since the pre approval doesn’t always mean a guarantee with chase. Good luck applying
3/24.
Hit URs (over MRs) first due to 5/24. You or DH get a card and then refer the other to pad your UR take!
1) sorry idk
2) after. This way if you're denied because they've extended their max credit limit to you, you can offer to transfer from your other biz card. They won't allow you to transfer credit from your personal cards. Also, are there any retention offers on the Southwest biz? (hoping if I bold it someone who knows more than I might hop in) If there are consider feeling those out after getting your CIP but before you cancel the card in case you find enough value to justify the fee.
3) yes and no.
Yes: You are talking about pre-approvals. I'd recommend applying via the pre-approval link if you are actually ore-approved, anything else makes 0 difference.
No: Emails are not pre-approvals and neither are physical mailers, code or not. I'm just not sure if biz card pre-approvals show online or if you have to go in branch. To check if you have a pre-approval online look under "your offers" on Chase and if there is a cip WITH A GREEN CHECK MARK. If you have that mark you should apply through that link imho. If you don't have a green check mark you do not have a pre-approval (even if the card and bonus show) and should apply via a "link" as your approval odds are the same. You can also go in branch to check for pre-approvals but you must specifically ask to check for business card pre-approvals. If you get one in branch apply then! (Idk if you need a business banker for that.)
As to your first question, after getting his CIP last May somehow a thief got a hold of his CIP number, his Reserve number, his birth date, and his social security number. They changed our home address and ordered a phone. I was on my way to work and got the alert our address had been changed to my email. At any rate, since then I absolutely think it is worthwhile on his card to have an alert on his card. What I have is a 90 day alert that can be renewed every 60 days. Kind of a pain but worth it for peace of mind to me. When you review his account on credit wise it is clear that before any account issued they have to hear from him on his cell phone (which is the number listed on the alert). With Chase we actually have a special code as well. Kind of a pain but worth the peace of mind. I don’t see it hurting his chances of approval but honestly we have slowed his down since then as it is a little scary.
I have two cell phones (one work, one personal) and out of caution I check all our accounts at least once a day. (Just mention I have two because that makes my paranoid proclivities a little easier).
I think they will approve you or not on the CIP the fact that you got the email won’t matter that much. Good luck!
That freaks me out, I am changing my password right now! Thanks for the heads up.Its been a crazy busy week and I just managed to get caught back up on this thread. I just wanted to thank those that offered advice last week when I was considering a cash back card for my upcoming Disney trip. Fearing that I was too late to try for a cash back card for this trip I decided to try for the SPG biz. I am still not sure if I want to embrace giong way over 5/24 as @SouthFayetteFan put it or try to slow down with some business cards until I can try for CSR and CSP double dip in April 2019. Either way the SPG biz will give me time to think about it.
I got instant approval on the SPG (using a reddit thank you link). I called 2 days later to see if I could have the card expedited and they told me that it had already been shipped and told me it was sent to an address I had never heard of. They said that I had called on the same day I was approved and asked for a replacement card sent to another address. Then they transferred me to their fraud department who cancelled that card and express mailed me a new one to my correct address. They suggested that I change my email password, which I did but that was kinda scary. Just sharing so others are aware.
My SIL got a fedex from Walmart with a single pack of gum, I thought that was weird and creepy. Would be great if they could have set up a sting to grab the person who came in to pick up the laptop lol.I had something crazy happen on my Walmart account last week. Got an email that an order was placed for a laptop for instore pickup and they’d email again when it was ready. It had some guy’s name for pickup person and my local store. I cancelled it and called customer service. She deleted all my saved payment info. I then got another email the same type thing for an iphone. I cancelled it and got my password changed. All that happened in less than 5 mins. I can’t figure out how someone local (I assume) got into my account. If the items were to be shipped it would make more sense to me. Glad I check email often!
Me! Just returned from stay at Dolphin. Wanted to book for next year, but booking not open yet. I know the value of SPG points but to me they mean free trip to WDW.
Not sure of your whole situation but if you are trying to save on Disney you could get a card that gets better than 2% and use it to buy disney gift cards. Best Buy runs promos where you can get 10% off. If you haven’t paid for your room on property an UR card might be worth looking at to cover your room. Also a card that can transfer to jet blue so you can get more flights free.Hello Everyone! I hope I'm not interrupting a thread of intense sharing or consultation, but I got some great advice with getting a JetBlue Plus card through Barclay a few months ago, so I thought I'd come back seeking more advice from you wonderful people. Hopefully some of you great credit card gurus out there can help me figure out the basics with the newest credit card crossroads I'm facing.
The JetBlue Plus card has been great so far(I've scored 2 of the 8 tickets for my trip to WDW in August for almost free), got a relatively decent spend limit of $2600, and have been paying it off in full monthly(the variable interest rate of ~24.99% has been dodged multiple times). Lately, I've noticed that it seems to be taking longer for payments to reflect back on my available balance, sometimes up to 2 weeks. I do want to earn points quicker, but the limit I have is kind of preventing me from doing so. I was wondering if it's worth asking for a limit increase so soon after opening the account. Credit scores are holding up pretty nicely, personal income has gone up a bit, and overall utilization between three cards is about 25%. I know there are other factors that are considered, and I can answer them on a vaguely need-to-know basis if need be.
And also since I'm here, if the limit increase things don't pan out with the JetBlue Plus card, should I consider the Disney Premier Visa Card? It seems random, but I find some appeal in getting rewards in the form of Disney spending, but at the same time feel that it seems restrictive. I do have that trip in August that has an open balance that can help earn rewards relatively quickly(procrastination at both it's best and worst). I am also open to other suggestions for other cards that can get me cash or rewards back at a decent rate. I don't want to risk having more hard inquiries than necessary on trying both a JetBlue Plus increase and applying for another card.
I guess what I'm really asking is what is a better use of a hard inquiry; asking for an increase, or applying for a new card (Disney Premier, or otherwise)? I appreciate any help in the form of advice, hopefully relatively friendly/non-judgmental constructive criticism, and cookies... ok, maybe not cookies. There's an idea -a credit card that rewards its customers in cookies. But in all seriousness, I look forward to what everyone has to say!
Hello Everyone! I hope I'm not interrupting a thread of intense sharing or consultation, but I got some great advice with getting a JetBlue Plus card through Barclay a few months ago, so I thought I'd come back seeking more advice from you wonderful people. Hopefully some of you great credit card gurus out there can help me figure out the basics with the newest credit card crossroads I'm facing.
The JetBlue Plus card has been great so far(I've scored 2 of the 8 tickets for my trip to WDW in August for almost free), got a relatively decent spend limit of $2600, and have been paying it off in full monthly(the variable interest rate of ~24.99% has been dodged multiple times). Lately, I've noticed that it seems to be taking longer for payments to reflect back on my available balance, sometimes up to 2 weeks. I do want to earn points quicker, but the limit I have is kind of preventing me from doing so. I was wondering if it's worth asking for a limit increase so soon after opening the account. Credit scores are holding up pretty nicely, personal income has gone up a bit, and overall utilization between three cards is about 25%. I know there are other factors that are considered, and I can answer them on a vaguely need-to-know basis if need be.
And also since I'm here, if the limit increase things don't pan out with the JetBlue Plus card, should I consider the Disney Premier Visa Card? It seems random, but I find some appeal in getting rewards in the form of Disney spending, but at the same time feel that it seems restrictive. I do have that trip in August that has an open balance that can help earn rewards relatively quickly(procrastination at both it's best and worst). I am also open to other suggestions for other cards that can get me cash or rewards back at a decent rate. I don't want to risk having more hard inquiries than necessary on trying both a JetBlue Plus increase and applying for another card.
I guess what I'm really asking is what is a better use of a hard inquiry; asking for an increase, or applying for a new card (Disney Premier, or otherwise)? I appreciate any help in the form of advice, hopefully relatively friendly/non-judgmental constructive criticism, and cookies... ok, maybe not cookies. There's an idea -a credit card that rewards its customers in cookies. But in all seriousness, I look forward to what everyone has to say!
I am also focusing on WDW trips. Is there more of a benefit with SPG points over UR?
Hello Everyone! I hope I'm not interrupting a thread of intense sharing or consultation, but I got some great advice with getting a JetBlue Plus card through Barclay a few months ago, so I thought I'd come back seeking more advice from you wonderful people. Hopefully some of you great credit card gurus out there can help me figure out the basics with the newest credit card crossroads I'm facing.
The JetBlue Plus card has been great so far(I've scored 2 of the 8 tickets for my trip to WDW in August for almost free), got a relatively decent spend limit of $2600, and have been paying it off in full monthly(the variable interest rate of ~24.99% has been dodged multiple times). Lately, I've noticed that it seems to be taking longer for payments to reflect back on my available balance, sometimes up to 2 weeks. I do want to earn points quicker, but the limit I have is kind of preventing me from doing so. I was wondering if it's worth asking for a limit increase so soon after opening the account. Credit scores are holding up pretty nicely, personal income has gone up a bit, and overall utilization between three cards is about 25%. I know there are other factors that are considered, and I can answer them on a vaguely need-to-know basis if need be.
And also since I'm here, if the limit increase things don't pan out with the JetBlue Plus card, should I consider the Disney Premier Visa Card? It seems random, but I find some appeal in getting rewards in the form of Disney spending, but at the same time feel that it seems restrictive. I do have that trip in August that has an open balance that can help earn rewards relatively quickly(procrastination at both it's best and worst). I am also open to other suggestions for other cards that can get me cash or rewards back at a decent rate. I don't want to risk having more hard inquiries than necessary on trying both a JetBlue Plus increase and applying for another card.
I guess what I'm really asking is what is a better use of a hard inquiry; asking for an increase, or applying for a new card (Disney Premier, or otherwise)? I appreciate any help in the form of advice, hopefully relatively friendly/non-judgmental constructive criticism, and cookies... ok, maybe not cookies. There's an idea -a credit card that rewards its customers in cookies. But in all seriousness, I look forward to what everyone has to say!
Its been a crazy busy week and I just managed to get caught back up on this thread. I just wanted to thank those that offered advice last week when I was considering a cash back card for my upcoming Disney trip. Fearing that I was too late to try for a cash back card for this trip I decided to try for the SPG biz. I am still not sure if I want to embrace giong way over 5/24 as @SouthFayetteFan put it or try to slow down with some business cards until I can try for CSR and CSP double dip in April 2019. Either way the SPG biz will give me time to think about it.
I got instant approval on the SPG (using a reddit thank you link). I called 2 days later to see if I could have the card expedited and they told me that it had already been shipped and told me it was sent to an address I had never heard of. They said that I had called on the same day I was approved and asked for a replacement card sent to another address. Then they transferred me to their fraud department who cancelled that card and express mailed me a new one to my correct address. They suggested that I change my email password, which I did but that was kinda scary. Just sharing so others are aware.
Sales tax cert? Sounds like your biz is more legit than usual around here? (I find it hilarious in a sad way I guess how hard it can be for legit biz to open stuff up. Took my Mom into Chase to open a checking account for her corporation & they needed so much documentation & info. My sole proprietorship I opened at the same time was done in like 15-20 mins. We were there for almost 2 hours.)I came back from vacation to my 7-10 day notice from Chase regarding my CIP. They wanted verification of the business name. I was able to head over to a branch and have them fax my Sales Tax certificate. Called recon a few hours later.....and I was approved!!!!They are expediting my card!!! I'm glad to finally join the CIP club!