Ways to maximize savings when purchasing direct DVC contract.. (credit card rewards etc)

While the 0% for Disney is very unreliable DVC purchases has worked for everyone so far. It worked for me for my deposit. Prior to DVC I booked a cash stay of $5500 and got the card solely of that 0% it didnt apply.
Thank you. I'm looking at this solely to pay off the loan and want the 0% interest. You're saying that everyone thus far has had success with the DVC purchases, but did state that the "0% for Disney is very unreliable" meaning they accept some and not the other type of trips such as your cash stay? Do I have that correct? So, I should feel confident on the DVC payoff though, correct?
 
It's funny because I called them when I bought my last set of points and they told me they wouldn't do 0% APR on it which seems to not be the case
When you call the CS line at Chase they have no idea what they are talking about, it was very frustrating and I finally just gave up fighting for my 0%. They just kept saying "you don't have an introductory promotional apr on this card" they could not differentiate the just for Disney vacation purchases you get.
 
Thank you. I'm looking at this solely to pay off the loan and want the 0% interest. You're saying that everyone thus far has had success with the DVC purchases, but did state that the "0% for Disney is very unreliable" meaning they accept some and not the other type of trips such as your cash stay? Do I have that correct? So, I should feel confident on the DVC payoff though, correct?
For paying off a loan I cannot verify that. When purchasing yes it qualifies.
 

When you call the CS line at Chase they have no idea what they are talking about, it was very frustrating and I finally just gave up fighting for my 0%. They just kept saying "you don't have an introductory promotional apr on this card" they could not differentiate the just for Disney vacation purchases you get.
Was your Disney purchase for a "package" or just hotel room or just park tickets? I haven't actually tried it, but I remember I booked a hotel room (that I later cancelled) thinking I would get the 0% and then I realized it has to be a hotel + park ticket combo to get the 0%. Of course, I totally feel your pain on Chase CS (and credit card CS in general).
 
Great advice everyone. Thank you!

So, I could get the Disney Premier Visa to get the $400 credit and other perks and pay off the loan and then transfer the remaining balance to another card to take advantage of their promo. As, at least, one person mentioned on this thread. Does that sound like a good plan? That other pro on this site reference a Citi card.
 
Great advice everyone. Thank you!

So, I could get the Disney Premier Visa to get the $400 credit and other perks and pay off the loan and then transfer the remaining balance to another card to take advantage of their promo. As, at least, one person mentioned on this thread. Does that sound like a good plan? That other pro on this site reference a Citi card.
I have an alternative suggestion. Assuming the loan payments are coding as timeshares (I know that's what direct purchase and dues payments code as), I would check out the Wells Fargo Autograph card. You would get 3% cash back (if it codes as a timeshare), and the card currently offers 0% financing on ALL purchases for 12 months, so you don't have to worry about whether the Disney Visa will give you the 0%. If it doesn't code as a timeshare, I'd do the Wells Fargo Active Cash card which will give you 2% cash back and also 12 months 0% financing.

Edit: And both of those cards have no annual fee, unlike the Disney Premier Visa.
 
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I have an alternative suggestion. Assuming the loan payments are coding as timeshares (I know that's what direct purchase and dues payments code as), I would check out the Wells Fargo Autograph card. You would get 3% cash back (if it codes as a timeshare), and the card currently offers 0% financing on ALL purchases for 12 months, so you don't have to worry about whether the Disney Visa will give you the 0%. If it doesn't code as a timeshare, I'd do the Wells Fargo Active Cash card which will give you 2% cash back and also 12 months 0% financing.

Edit: And both of those cards have no annual fee, unlike the Disney Premier Visa.
Oh, great ideas. Thank you. We're looking at it now.
 
Was your Disney purchase for a "package" or just hotel room or just park tickets? I haven't actually tried it, but I remember I booked a hotel room (that I later cancelled) thinking I would get the 0% and then I realized it has to be a hotel + park ticket combo to get the 0%. Of course, I totally feel your pain on Chase CS (and credit card CS in general).

It was just hotel. Which I now know doesn't qualify, but I booked and applied by phone and was told yes it would qualify. In the end I complained enough that they waived the annual fee. It was an impulse card app and if I knew then what I know now I wouldnt have gotten it. I wasnt heavy into the CC game back then and I never thought Id buy DVC. But I came home from that trip and finally ventured into the DVC section of the boards here and bought resale 1 month later! So the card is of even less use to me since I can DVC/AP discounts now. Funny story, the credit limit they gave me on the Disney Visa was so high I was joking to my husband that they must want me to buy DVC with it.
 
Great advice everyone. Thank you!

So, I could get the Disney Premier Visa to get the $400 credit and other perks and pay off the loan and then transfer the remaining balance to another card to take advantage of their promo. As, at least, one person mentioned on this thread. Does that sound like a good plan? That other pro on this site reference a Citi card.
This isnt a good plan imo it's not really worth the $400. There are much more lucrative card offers and you wouldn't have to apply for 2 cards.
 
It's funny because I called them when I bought my last set of points and they told me they wouldn't do 0% APR on it which seems to not be the case
My guide always reminds me hint hint use your Disney Visa for 0% for 6 months when adding on.

That is for buying points though I don’t know if you would get the 0% on a loan payment.
 
I just had my deposit hit my Disney card/ it definitely coded for 2% but I don’t see anything about 0% - I will see what shows up when the statement comes
 
Thank you and that settles that. I think the Wells Autograph is the way. Great tips everyone. Thank you!!!!
That’s how I pay off my DVC loans, while the payment comes out of my checking, I do lump sums towards principle on my autograph card.

The Wells Fargo pair of the 3% travel card, and 2% everything else card simplify my life. I don’t deal with points anymore.

The only points I get are Bonvoy for work, but they just don’t go as far as they used to. They’re still good for adding a night onto a business trip if I’m in an interesting city.
 
My guide always reminds me hint hint use your Disney Visa for 0% for 6 months when adding on.

That is for buying points though I don’t know if you would get the 0% on a loan payment.

Yeah I never wanted to do a loan for DVC as all of my contracts have been paid in cash without financing but Chase CS told me DVC wouldn't qualify so I never proceeded with getting their card to take advantage of the 0% financing 🤷‍♂️.
 
Yeah I never wanted to do a loan for DVC as all of my contracts have been paid in cash without financing but Chase CS told me DVC wouldn't qualify so I never proceeded with getting their card to take advantage of the 0% financing 🤷‍♂️.
It really sucks that Chase employees really have no knowledge of what the card is actually about. But if you choose in the future to get it, it will qualify. Although I still think there are better cards to get.
 















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