Can't downgrade CSP to freedom?

[PointLager]

I'm about to get hit with my first AF and wanted to downgrade my CSP to a Freedom. I've been using my United Club card more and we have other UR cards in the household so far won't lose transferability of my existing UR or Freedom earned points.

I called in today to ask for a downgrade and was told by the rep that i can only downgrade to a chase sapphire (no fee version) and not freedom.

I'll need to call again and possibly try another number. I just called the one on the back of my card. I don't want to push too much by calling retentions or exec office because I'll need them to waive my United Club Card fee this summer.

Any recent experiences going from CSP --> freedom? Worst case scenario is I downgrade to the free version but I'd like t get the 5x grocery spend this quarter. Plus hopefully getting rid of the sapphire branded cards will allow me to churn in 2016 with another CSP app.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

I can honestly say I haven't personally heard of a successful PC from CSP to Freedom but you should try calling. What I would do would be to apply for the Freedom to take advantage of the sign-up bonus and transfer my CSP's limit over. I think that should be less of a hassle for you customer service wise.

[PointLager]

That's what the rep suggested. I've got too many HPs and just got the Amex EDP last month so am quasi-gardening I suppose.

Plus, 10k. URs is way too little compensation for a HP for me anyway.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

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@PointLager wrote:
That's what the rep suggested. I've got too many HPs and just got the Amex EDP last month so am quasi-gardening I suppose.

Plus, 10k. URs is way too little compensation for a HP for me anyway.

Thanks

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So wait for the 20K bonus

[takeshi74]

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@PointLager wrote:
but I'd like t get the 5x grocery spend this quarter.

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If that's something that would benefit you year round due to your grocery spend then you might want to consider a long term grocery rewards solution.

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@PointLager wrote:
I'll need to call again and possibly try another number. I just called the one on the back of my card. 

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Try sending an SM.

[Anonymous]

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@takeshi74 wrote:

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@PointLager wrote:
but I'd like t get the 5x grocery spend this quarter.

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If that's something that would benefit you year round due to your grocery spend then you might want to consider a long term grocery rewards solution.

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@PointLager wrote:
I'll need to call again and possibly try another number. I just called the one on the back of my card. 

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Try sending an SM.

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Like a Sallie Mae?

[TiggerDat]

I can't say they are very nice to me about either about PC'ing my card.  I have the Freedom and I really get no benefit from it because of other cards which have rotating categories or set categories.  I have asked a few times to PC the card and keep getting told that I simply have to wait until it comes up as an offer and to try back.  I had a few recurring bills on the card, which I stopped and SD'd the card.  I am always prequlified for both the Slate and CSP whenever I check and yet I can't PC!?!

[PointLager]

I sent a secure message per takeshi74 suggestion. Let's hope for the best. Will keep you posted

[PointLager]

The reason I want the freedom is because I don't want to pay for CSP. For a long term grocery card I have the everyday preferred but I would like to augment that with a UR-earning grocery card.

[PointLager]

Secure message just responded that it's not possible to change from CSP to Freedom. Only downgrade to no AF version of chase sapphire