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[miztressuz]

Has anyone had their AMEX SUB MR points go into pending????? I've read that SUB points get posted right away. I met my spend July 5. My points are now showing in July pending. I have 4k points pending for June. If they treat this like regular spend MR's I won't get these points until end of August.

Is this your first MR earning card? If so, because it's your first, your sign up bonus goes pending like your normal statement points and will post on the following statement close. If it's not your first card then bonuses post independently of statements.

If you need them before they would post by themselves you could try calling to ask them to post the points ahead of schedule. You may have to pay the statement off to do so but can't hurt to ask.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Ok since I can't do a lot until Sept. (UR's) I'm considering upgrading my Hh to Ascend 3k/150k..... this won't add to my count anyway right? Or smarter to just app for it? the offer I found with a new app is 2k/125k..... So I like the upgrade deal better,and since we have two cards (1 AU) we should get two cards upon upgrade with no hit to 5/24 right? wwyd?

Upgrading won't add to your card count. I had a similar debacle myself recently, but I think yours is more clean cut. My understanding is- if you don't get hit with a pop-up- do both. Apply for the new card first using your referral link and then upgrade the current card, essentially double dipping the bonus. If you take the upgrade offer first it will apparently disqualify you from getting the new card bonus. This isn't from my experience, it's just my understanding from what I've seen people mention here and there.

Personally I was going to do this with the Aspire but then I got hit with a pop-up when I applied for the new card. Ultimately I made the unpopular decision to just take the upgrade from Ascend to Aspire for the 150k because I have spend right now to use towards this, the pop-up isn't disappearing, the new Amex airline credit behavior is going to make it difficult for me to use my airline credits anyway, I wasn't too keen on forking out all that AF money right now and, I only have 1 credit card slot left with Amex until Jan 2020 so I'd like to keep it open. It crushes me a bit to "miss out" but ultimately I don't think taking on 2 Aspires was the correct call for me anyway- but I wanted one now so that I can pair it's free night cert with one I already have, get the diamond status and more HH points.

Fwiw I completed the upgrade yesterday morning, asked Amex and r churning when I could start my spend and they both said after the card changes in the online account, card changed last night so I'm starting MSR today.

 

[pinkxray]

Has anyone noticed that the agency that usually has magical Disney deals only has Pop century available in 2020 so far? I was hoping if I couldn’t use AA miles I could at least get a good rate through the TA and use discount gift cards. I guess Disney isn’t letting anyone have booking access for their rooms in 2020.

I am really considering giving Universal my business instead for 2020. I am going to think about it this month and book by Aug. I’m tired of waiting around to book a Disney room. I want my plans done!

 

[miztressuz]

Stupid question but I’m IT challenged. How do I add my new SW business card to my mobile app? I only see how to add it as a payee? Thanks for any help!

You'd have to sign into the mobile app with the login that has your SW business card. Is this your first business card with Chase?

 

[hsmamato2]

Upgrading won't add to your card count. I had a similar debacle myself recently, but I think yours is more clean cut. My understanding is- if you don't get hit with a pop-up- do both. Apply for the new card first using your referral link and then upgrade the current card, essentially double dipping the bonus. If you take the upgrade offer first it will apparently disqualify you from getting the new card bonus. This isn't from my experience, it's just my understanding from what I've seen people mention here and there.

Personally I was going to do this with the Aspire but then I got hit with a pop-up when I applied for the new card. Ultimately I made the unpopular decision to just take the upgrade from Ascend to Aspire for the 150k because I have spend right now to use towards this, the pop-up isn't disappearing, the new Amex airline credit behavior is going to make it difficult for me to use my airline credits anyway, I wasn't too keen on forking out all that AF money right now and, I only have 1 credit card slot left with Amex until Jan 2020 so I'd like to keep it open. It crushes me a bit to "miss out" but ultimately I don't think taking on 2 Aspires was the correct call for me anyway- but I wanted one now so that I can pair it's free night cert with one I already have, get the diamond status and more HH points.

Fwiw I completed the upgrade yesterday morning, asked Amex and r churning when I could start my spend and they both said after the card changes in the online account, card changed last night so I'm starting MSR today.

So question on the popup (b/c I'm guessing I'll get it) it isn't a factor in the upgrade at all? And is it still a 'thing' that I can refer myself for ascend app from any HH branded cc I have and get the points?

 

[DisneyMandC]

Paging @Haley R! Was trying to find your TR from Japan. I've been looking up flights for about the same time you went and curious about how your weather was. I remember you saying one day that it had rained pretty hard maybe, but that it wasn't too bad the rest of the time? I don't mind heat and humidity at all, but don't want to be in torrential downpours everyday since I'm seeing stuff saying late June is the rainy season.

 

[hsmamato2]

so many Amazon offers right now (DoC) I'm trying for the assistant credit x2..... anyone have experience using assistant? If I find my item thru that, it takes me directly to Amazon,I make the purchase,it triggers the credit? Is that what buying 'thru' the app means?

 

[gottalovepluto]

So question on the popup (b/c I'm guessing I'll get it) it isn't a factor in the upgrade at all? And is it still a 'thing' that I can refer myself for ascend app from any HH branded cc I have and get the points?

Pop up was still active for me on the Ascend and Hilton biz card the day I did the upgrade but it didn't affect my upgrade. I assumed it's still a 'thing' that you can refer yourself and get the points- has this changed at all? If so it's possible I missed it I've been so in and out over here this summer

 

[smmco]

Is this your first MR earning card? If so, because it's your first, your sign up bonus goes pending like your normal statement points and will post on the following statement close. If it's not your first card then bonuses post independently of statements.

If you need them before they would post by themselves you could try calling to ask them to post the points ahead of schedule. You may have to pay the statement off to do so but can't hurt to ask.

I have the delta gold and bonus posted immediately. I upgraded to Hilton aspire. Im working on that SUB spend now. It is my first MR earning card. As long as I have the points by early Sept I’m ok. I have paid off the the balance and annual fee. I’ve read so many stories about Amex not honoring sub itt was making me nervous. I was targeted for these offers through my own account.

 

[platamama]

Listening to The Greatest Showman soundtrack right now...and sad that I'm not going to the Hugh Jackman show tonight in Denver. Maybe I will sneak away on my own and DH can be confused when he comes home from golf.

 

[smmco]

So question on the popup (b/c I'm guessing I'll get it) it isn't a factor in the upgrade at all? And is it still a 'thing' that I can refer myself for ascend app from any HH branded cc I have and get the points?

I got the Amex pop ups when I tried for the Gold and aspire through TPG. When the offers appeared on my account with my old Hilton honors card . I was able to apply for the Gold and upgrade to Aspire. No pop ups and I got the offers.

 

[elgerber]

2 weeks is the good Chase message right?

 

[Haley R]

Paging @Haley R! Was trying to find your TR from Japan. I've been looking up flights for about the same time you went and curious about how your weather was. I remember you saying one day that it had rained pretty hard maybe, but that it wasn't too bad the rest of the time? I don't mind heat and humidity at all, but don't want to be in torrential downpours everyday since I'm seeing stuff saying late June is the rainy season.

Here ya go: https://www.disboards.com/threads/japan-trip-update-report.3751378/

I was expecting full on rain and I think it rained maybe two days during the entire three weeks there. I was also expecting it to be really hot and while we were in Tokyo we got 70s and cloudy which was perfect. We got lucky because we got there right after the huge heat wave

 

[jaysraptor]

I just checked to see. No referral URs for my mom's CIP yet. It was just approved on 7/5 tho so probably too close and it was over the holiday weekend so I can patiently wait for the 20,000 URs until 7/16

I'm in the same boat. Wife's CIP was also approved on 7/5, and no UR's are showing up yet. I also met my MSR for my CIP on 7/3 and there are no UR's showing up yet either.

 

[DisneyMandC]

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[disfanforlife]

Gosh darn it, this kills me. Why not in my area!?!?!? Hasn’t been on there at all in months!

You’re not the only one. It’s not in my area either. And it used to be, I only found out about it and started using it for a few months before it disappeared.

 

[PolyRob]

2 weeks is the good Chase message right?

YES, 2 weeks is good!

7-10 days is most likely a denial.

 

[platamama]

Listening to The Greatest Showman soundtrack right now...and sad that I'm not going to the Hugh Jackman show tonight in Denver. Maybe I will sneak away on my own and DH can be confused when he comes home from golf.

Just now:



We're going!!!


ETA: And this closes out DH CIP2 MSR. Woot!

 

[MrPTato]

Had to call in to AMEX but they finally will give me my $60 credit for not being able to get card number right away....all I can say is take screen shots people of anything.

I am not surprised it didn't work and was shocked when mine showed up a couple days after approval. I take screenshots for everything now! Glad you finally got it!

 

[PolyRob]

I'm in the same boat. Wife's CIP was also approved on 7/5, and no UR's are showing up yet. I also met my MSR for my CIP on 7/3 and there are no UR's showing up yet either.

Reassuring to know we're in the same boat! I am slightly paranoid I did the referral during the weird period where the CF and CSP referrals were dead, but the CIP link I generated and used still generates the same URL now (I triple checked) and it said use this link so your friend can be rewarded and the card was approved so I think we just did it too close to this past Tuesday and need to wait until 7/16!

I am on a tight clock because I need to refer myself back from this card to CIP#3 on 8/1 and will try to get my mom CIP#2 in early Oct if the cup is still flowing!