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This week’s Ask Us Anything started with some exciting news about our official adoption of the FrequentMiler.com domain name, then quickly jumped into questions about business card applications, details about the Amex credit card 3X promotion, and more.
You can watch the full episode here, or click the timestamps below to jump to a specific question on Youtube.
3:13 – Does it make sense to apply for Boundless so I can PC to Ritz? I prefer the 2 Amex Marriott cards but Ritz’ no annual fee AU with priority pass is very useful with 3 college kids
7:06 – Hey Greg and Nick, happy early Halloween! My wife applied for the Chase Marriott Bonvoy CC recently and was denied. I am pretty sure she is at 3/24, but we refinanced our mortgage recently, so I am wondering if that messed up her inquires. Any suggestions on how to get approved for this card with Chase?
10:19 – Got Amex Gold 2005, pc’d to Green 2013.Thought might get past lifetime language. Applied but got pop-up saying history, etc make ineligible. However, on Green Card have Amex offer upgrade to Gold for 40k, keep same card number. When clicked looked like auto approval. Are upgrade offers pre-approved for bonus
13:00 – Is there a way to share Wyndham points within household?
14:08 – Hi guys – I have a 7-night package (category 5) that is due to expire in early February 2021, do you think they will extend the validity of these, in a similar fashion to the night certificates ?
17:40 – Is it safe to cycle the amex credit limit for 3x promotion if spend is 100% organic (taxes and tuition). Never done any MS.
21:17 – Hi guys. I’ll be 4/24 next month. Would it be prudent to apply for another Chase ink card, then the Wyndham business card, and then finally the Chase freedom unlimited to burn that final 5/24 slot?
22:40 – Hyatt Globalist with lots of UR points here. How disappointed will i be if I go for top tier status with Hilton & Marriott? Hyatt has spoiled me. Lots of suites!
25:03 – Do you still use Gift card and reload to GoBank or Green dot?
26:11 – Is it possible to buy Visa/MC gift cards larger than $200 at office supply stores? I hate making so many trips
27:30 – Running out of time on 3x Amex referral. P2 wants biz card. Thoughts on Green Biz 25k SUB no AF first year or Hilton Biz 130k? Can’t meet 15k for free cert with Hilton this year but maybe next.
30:40 – For hitting 30+ trans on Amex Everyday Pref, or benefit from rounding up on Citi Rew+, see some people do .50 Amazon reloads. Are there known issues with doing this? Other tips to maximize or avoid?
34:33 – It seems like the credit card issuers are offering higher bonus offers lately. Do you think this is a permanent trend, or a temporary one?
36:44 – Have you heard about the recent Amex shutdowns that were supposedly caused by using NLL application links? Is it ever safe to use an NLL application with Amex?
38:49 – How does Hyatt card’s $5k spend for 2 elite nights work? Is it per calendar year, rolling year, or when you reach $5k regardless of time?
41:22 – 5 24 question. amex doesn’t do inquiries for additional cards. if I’m at 4 24 and get another amex, will I still be 4 24? in other words, does chase look at open date or inquiries?
42:22 – Hi guys I opened a biz checking account with Chase last week and also applied for an Ink Cash and was denied for my biz being tOo new. Chase is my main bank and my credit score is in the 790-800’s. I tried Amex blue biz+ but got the pop-up. I’m at 2/24 so do I wait it out, put more spend on my Everyday Preferred or just stick to personal cards for the time being?
46:02 – Any suggestions on new ways of MS. Gift cards getting smaller and limits at places to flush these makes MS quite hard. Need new ways to earn points.
49:20 – Hey interested on this strategy. I have 45 at Marriott. I do not have any Marriott cards right now. Looking to see if I can get 30 elite nights this year still. What combo of cards should I execute on to max bonus and get 30 nights?
51:12 – What are your favorite aspirational flights/hotel stays you have each stayed at?
58:13 – Coming up on CSP renewal. Should I upgrade to CSR? I’m looking to burn some points on pay yourself back this next year. Any data points on AF at $450 for upgrades?
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I would really love it if you posted this as a podcast (as well as the YouTube format, of course). I honestly will never get around to watching the YouTube (even if I really want to!), but I spend a lot of time in the car, and I would definitely listen to it. Even if you have graphics that I can’t see, at least I’m getting some information/entertainment, even if I can’t get 100% of the content.
Re: Hilton elite recognition… stayed twice earlier this year since making diamond (before covid affected travel) and was upgraded to suites both times… most recently at Conrad Manila.
Gold on 2012, cancelled on 2013, still got popup. Green cancelled pre 2000, dont know if SUP eligible now.