Chase Southwest - Approved

[Jakz34]

Thanks for all the info guys!  Now I am really happy that I bit the bullet and app'd for this card! 

[Open123]

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@Jakz34 wrote:

Thanks for all the info guys!  Now I am really happy that I bit the bullet and app'd for this card! 

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You've got what is in my view, the best domestic airline card.  50,000 miles is worth $835 in flights.  So, in essence, that's your sign-up bonus!

Tip - sign up with rapidrewards dining - it's free, and you can accrue extra SW points for dining at restaurants on the list. Also, in your reapidrewards online page, select to receive their newsletter for a free 500 rewards points.

[wwtthhpp]

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@Open123 wrote:

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@Jakz34 wrote:

Thanks for all the info guys!  Now I am really happy that I bit the bullet and app'd for this card! 

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You've got what is in my view, the best domestic airline card.  50,000 miles is worth $835 in flights.  So, in essence, that's your sign-up bonus!

Tip - sign up with rapidrewards dining - it's free, and you can accrue extra SW points for dining at restaurants on the list. Also, in your reapidrewards online page, select to receive their newsletter for a free 500 rewards points.

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Wow, that's a nice little bonus.  I did some additional digging and found out about Rapid Reward Shopping too and many of the stores offer multiple points per dollar of online shopping.  I sure wish I would have known about Home Depot being on the list.  Bought a riding mower from there last week and at 2x points would've given me an additional 3000+ points.   Did a Discountmags order last week too and at 20 points per dollar it would've given me another 140 points.

ARGHHHHH!!!!!

[Jakz34]

So I have an additional question about this card. As I stated, I was approved for the Premier but after reading online, I'd really like to app for the Plus and try to get the SW companion pass.

Anybody have any luck doing this? Is the Plus card easier approval?

[NewtoCredit80]

Bonus points do not count toards SW companion pass. Every 10000 dollar in spending on card gets you 1500 points counted towards A-list or A-list preferred.

[emptypockets]

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@NewtoCredit80 wrote:

Bonus points do not count toards SW companion pass. Every 10000 dollar in spending on card gets you 1500 points counted towards A-list or A-list preferred.

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Actually, this is incorrect. Bonus points (from apping for a second card) DO count for the companion pass, but not for the A-list. There is a long thread on Flyertalk forums about people apping for 2 cards, for the prupose of getting the Comp. Pass. The CSR's will tell you the bonus points don't count for this, but they do.

I don't think the plus card is an easier approval, it really depends on your credit histopry and history with Chase (they tend to approve new cards if you have not reached their 'internal limit' of how much credit they will give you. Hint: even if you reach the internal limit, if you history is decent enough to be approved, they will let you move limits from other cards to a new card to be approved). There is also a thread on FT with lots of info about multiple apps with Chase.

[Jakz34]

I'm wondering if there would any way to call and ask for a Plus or Business card based on my previous Premiere app. Anybody know?

[jenn_bar]

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@Jakz34 wrote:
I'm wondering if there would any way to call and ask for a Plus or Business card based on my previous Premiere app. Anybody know?

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I highly doubt that. Chase is notorious for their hard pulls when making any change to your credit line. They would even be hesitant to raise your limit of another card (if you had one) from your SW app.

They would be curious to know if you apped again between getting each card, as many go on app sprees, and it is a way they can tell what you are doing.

[emptypockets]

Not sure if I can post link from another forum. But, go to Flyer Talk and look at SW Air Forum, and read the thread. It is possible to get a 2nd card, but you must apply a 2nd time. You have to re-con, which is when you can move lines around.

[WhiteCollar]

Congrats! I have this card and its awesome!!