Change freedom to slate to get new freedom?

Anonymous · ‎12-01-2014

Is it possible to convert my 6 year old Freedom to a Slate then apply for a new Freedom for the $200 bonus? I don't want to close the Freedom because it's age. Thanks for the input.

CreditCuriosity · ‎12-01-2014

Can't do that... If you read the fine print it states you cannot have the same product for 24 months prior to being eligable for the "sign-up" offer.

Anonymous · ‎12-01-2014

@CreditCuriousity wrote:
Can't do that... If you read the fine print it states you cannot have the same product for 24 months prior to being eligable for the "sign-up" offer.

Actually as I read it, You cannot have had the bonus in the last 24 months.

Anonymous · ‎12-01-2014

@Anonymous wrote:
@CreditCuriousity wrote:
Can't do that... If you read the fine print it states you cannot have the same product for 24 months prior to being eligable for the "sign-up" offer.
Actually as I read it, You cannot have had the bonus in the last 24 months.

Exactly how I read it also. So it's been years. So what do you think?

CreditCuriosity · ‎12-01-2014

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@CreditCuriousity wrote:
Can't do that... If you read the fine print it states you cannot have the same product for 24 months prior to being eligable for the "sign-up" offer.
Actually as I read it, You cannot have had the bonus in the last 24 months.
Exactly how I read it also. So it's been years. So what do you think?

Hmmm ok... I am wrong, didn't read it recently was from my memory.. My appologizes.

14Fiesta · ‎12-01-2014

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@CreditCuriousity wrote:
Can't do that... If you read the fine print it states you cannot have the same product for 24 months prior to being eligable for the "sign-up" offer.
Actually as I read it, You cannot have had the bonus in the last 24 months.
Exactly how I read it also. So it's been years. So what do you think?

I still think no, as generally isn't the sign up bonus void for people who PC from other cards?

EX FICO (AMEX): 728 (4/29/17) | TU FICO (Discover): 737 (4/7/17) | EQ FICO (Citi): 746 (3/28/17)

Anonymous · ‎12-01-2014

Well, the OP isn't talking about PC'ing from Slate to Freedom - but rather from Freedom to Slate, and then applying for another Freedom.

It would be a rare case of trying to turn a rewards card into a no-rewards card. Most of the time, people are trying to turn an old Slate into a Freedom to keep AAoA but earn rewards.

Whether it is possible, wise, and worth the hassle I'm not sure.

14Fiesta · ‎12-01-2014

@Anonymous wrote:
Well, the OP isn't talking about PC'ing from Slate to Freedom - but rather from Freedom to Slate, and then applying for another Freedom.

It would be a rare case of trying to turn a rewards card into a no-rewards card. Most of the time, people are trying to turn an old Slate into a Freedom to keep AAoA but earn rewards.

Whether it is possible, wise, and worth the hassle I'm not sure.

Whoops read that wrong.

EX FICO (AMEX): 728 (4/29/17) | TU FICO (Discover): 737 (4/7/17) | EQ FICO (Citi): 746 (3/28/17)

Anonymous · ‎12-01-2014

According to Chase if I closed out my Freedom I would be eligible for the bonus. At the time though it didn't occur to me to ask about PC to slate. I think I'm just going to skip out on this bonus.

CreditCuriosity · ‎12-01-2014

@Anonymous wrote:
According to Chase if I closed out my Freedom I would be eligible for the bonus. At the time though it didn't occur to me to ask about PC to slate. I think I'm just going to skip out on this bonus.

For 200 dollars it isn't worth it in my opinion. Wise choice.