Is there a time when sign up bonuses are higher?

[Anonymous]

Simple question, really!

Are there certain months or time periods when sign up bonuses are higher? 

Considering to app for a couple cards and wondering if I should wait. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Not really. There are targeted offers and signups can change anytime. If you want a card, apply for it. You can search here or Doctorofcredit if you want to see what the best bonus available is.

[Kforce]

The week after you apply for a new card !

[Anonymous]

lol  Thanks, guys. I thought maybe around the holidays or something ha ha but I guess there is no real rhyme or reason.

[newhis]

As many things in credit, it varies. Most stay the same, a few can change.

I got AARP when the bonus was $200 (instead of $100). I just got CFU with $300 (instead of $150) for applying in a branch. For me is curious that Chase sometimes give more for in branch apps vs online, while BofA gives bonus for online app and $0 in branch.

The original Freedom used to increase the bonus 1 or 2 times a year (Nov-Dec and sometimes Jun-Jul). I think last year there was no special bonus, or at least I didn't read about it, all Chase talk was for CSR and a possible 'triple dip' with the travel reimbursement.

[Anonymous]

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@newhis wrote:

As many things in credit, it varies. Most stay the same, a few can change.

I got AARP when the bonus was $200 (instead of $100). I just got CFU with $300 (instead of $150) for applying in a branch. For me is curious that Chase sometimes give more for in branch apps vs online, while BofA gives bonus for online app and $0 in branch.

The original Freedom used to increase the bonus 1 or 2 times a year (Nov-Dec and sometimes Jun-Jul). I think last year there was no special bonus, or at least I didn't read about it, all Chase talk was for CSR and a possible 'triple dip' with the travel reimbursement.

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I bank with Chase myself and would often see around summer and winter promotions for the Freedom cards, so, I was curious! Thanks for the valuable info!