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PC CSP to Freedom Unlimited complete

redpat — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:34:30 GMT

I'm going to miss that blue metal card but getting 1.5 UR and no AF is just to good to pass up since I have Ink+.

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Anonymous — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:27:45 GMT

Good choice, OP! Did they let you keep the Visa Signature on the card?

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Anonymous — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:29:03 GMT

The CSP is a very attractive card. The metal and heft/weight to it is awesome..

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redpat — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:34:59 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Good choice, OP! Did they let you keep the Visa Signature on the card?

Oops, I didn't ask, they did say it would have the same benefits, but my ink is so it really wouldn't matter too me.

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Anonymous — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:39:57 GMT

@redpat wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Good choice, OP! Did they let you keep the Visa Signature on the card?
Oops, I didn't ask, they did say it would have the same benefits, but my ink is so it really wouldn't matter too me.

Off topic, but I see you have MR, UR and TYP cards. Where are you putting your spend? UR (because of the FU?)

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redpat — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:55:30 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@redpat wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Good choice, OP! Did they let you keep the Visa Signature on the card?
Oops, I didn't ask, they did say it would have the same benefits, but my ink is so it really wouldn't matter too me.
Off topic, but I see you have MR, UR and TYP cards. Where are you putting your spend? UR (because of the FU?)

All our personal spend will be split between EDP MR and FU UR now, all of last year it was MR mostly. Plat and Prestige TYP card is just for the card benefits (Centurion, delta & admiral lounges, golf, 4th night free, FHR & car rental status) and used with AA dining program.

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adelphi_sky — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:40:17 GMT

I finally got into the Chase core family of cards and not a co-branded one. Got approved for Slate. My goal has always been for a CSP because I like the flexibility of the UR points. It's nice to know you can PC within Chase. I hear the path to the CSP from Slate would have to go through Chase Freedom. Has anyone gone from Slate to CSP via PC?

I also have the Prestige for its benefits. My spend is currently on my Hilton Honors. BUt if I can get the CSP, my spend will definitely be on that card.

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redpat — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:54:22 GMT

@adelphi_sky wrote:
I finally got into the Chase core family of cards and not a co-branded one. Got approved for Slate. My goal has always been for a CSP because I like the flexibility of the UR points. It's nice to know you can PC within Chase. I hear the path to the CSP from Slate would have to go through Chase Freedom. Has anyone gone from Slate to CSP via PC?

I also have the Prestige for its benefits. My spend is currently on my Hilton Honors. BUt if I can get the CSP, my spend will definitely be on that card.

It is best to apply for CSP because of the 50k bonus and an addition 5K with adding an AU, that's a lot to leave on the table. If you are over the 5/24 wait, if not apply.

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adelphi_sky — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:25:46 GMT

Thanks. I agree. I will wait until July 2018. I have all the cards I need. That is the last card, and ironically one of only three cards I ever wanted and it's the only card I can't seem to snag. lol I've had Amex Platinum, Prestige, Visa Black, both Marriott and IHG, etc. No dice. Denied three times in three years. But I just got approved for a Slate, so I guess things arte looking up? lol

Last year they stated that my HELOC, in which the draw period had just closed, had too much utilization, even though the draw period is closed. I called the bank where I had the HELOC and they said they can't change the OPEN designation on my credit until it is paid off. So, it's OPEN, but I can't use it. lol REveloving credit purgatory?

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RonM21 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:25:05 GMT

OP the CSP is nice but I do like the move, especially if it works better for you.

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CreditCuriosity — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:22:15 GMT

Makes sense as you have the ink, why not wipe out one AF(as you did) as you still can transfer from FU -> Ink -> partner

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Anonymous — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:28:32 GMT

As the other member stated, you should app for the CSP to get the points. But for a point of reference.. I was able to PC my Slate to a CFU a couple months ago. I already had the original Freedom.

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Anonymous — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:35:54 GMT

Chase is a terrible bank IMO... Probably the first or second one that comes to mind whenn it comes to "breaking up" too big to fail companies like that.

I've had it with them on a couple of different ends... First the checking, and then the credit card.

I started out with a credit card with them about 4-5 years ago. Not ONCE did they lower the APR, even though I've asked them multiple times. I didn't realize it was hard to lower an APR from 21% and change to something lower... the reps and rep supervisor claimed it was "Chase policy." I threatened to cancel, still no dice. Not even an attempt to keep me as a customer, so I told them to close my account and I'll find another business partner to do credit card business with. Wanted to do a product change from a Chase Amazon to something else, nope, again, can't do me any favors even though I've been with them for 4-5 years. Chase has the worst group of customer service and card portfolios out there. It seems like Chase doesn't want to do their card customers any favors (notice how I didn't say card members, as you're just a number to them, not a partner of a money making system split between you and them). Chase doesn't care about you because they know they won't be able to go out of business no matter how much they spit on their customers, because we'll have to bail them out anyways if they screw up too much. Funny part is I'm 1/1 in asking Citi for a product change and an APR decrease, and I've never had a problem with them, and I've been a card member for 1/2 the time I've been with Chase. I won't miss Chase and their poor customer service in the slightest.

Second was the checking account. Opened a basic checking account for students---looked one day and it was closed because I hardly ever used it. I think they're the only bank that has closed an account without me asking them to, and usually I have one bank account with seldom activity because I always have a secondary account to my Citi checking. When I was looking for a bank around me with an ATM vesibule, Chase was only one of three banks... I tried to open an account with them, and of course they're the only ones that would never give me a checking account again, so I've moved to Keybank where I've had overdraft fees waived and a debit card rewards program (now I have an account that doesn't have overdraft fees).

If Chase wasn't "too big to fail," I have a feeling they wouldn't be in business anymore. They treat their customers like crap and don't offer anything advantagous over other banks. Other banks offer better service and better customer service.

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Bowzer — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:54 GMT

@redpat wrote:
I'm going to miss that blue metal card but getting 1.5 UR and no AF is just to good to pass up since I have Ink+.

Redpat, did you request PC through regular customer service or did they transfer you to lending? Also, did they request a SP or HP to complete this transaction? Congrats on your successful PC!

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redpat — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 01:36:21 GMT

@Bowzer wrote:
@redpat wrote:
I'm going to miss that blue metal card but getting 1.5 UR and no AF is just to good to pass up since I have Ink+.

Redpat, did you request PC through regular customer service or did they transfer you to lending? Also, did they request a SP or HP to complete this transaction? Congrats on your successful PC!

Regular CSR no transfer. No SP or HP they told me I was eligible for the PC when CSR pulled my account up. I did take a HP earlier this week for my 10k increase before PC and that was also through a CSR. I had no transfers to lending, whew!

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Bowzer — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 01:40:52 GMT

@redpat wrote:
@Bowzer wrote:
@redpat wrote:
I'm going to miss that blue metal card but getting 1.5 UR and no AF is just to good to pass up since I have Ink+.

Redpat, did you request PC through regular customer service or did they transfer you to lending? Also, did they request a SP or HP to complete this transaction? Congrats on your successful PC!
Regular CSR no transfer. No SP or HP they told me I was eligible for the PC when CSR pulled my account up. I did take a HP earlier this week for my 10k increase before PC and that was also through a CSR. I had no transfers to lending, whew!

Thank you for the data points.

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bourgogne — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:15:02 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Chase is a terrible bank IMO...

Came for the writing and stayed for the rant lol..but seriously you write very well. Who in your mind provides superior service? They are all pretty much -/+ in my mind. The only lender I have had contact with that really cared and wanted to correct a situation is penfed. Ax has their moments but has a script they pretty much follow. I sent a few SEs to chase and they always respond quickly, seemed helpful enough, had an unused freedom and pc'ed it to a fuvs without a fuss. nothing like great customer service

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Anonymous — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:00:44 GMT

@omfgpart2 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Chase is a terrible bank IMO...

Came for the writing and stayed for the rant lol..but seriously you write very well. Who in your mind provides superior service? They are all pretty much -/+ in my mind. The only lender I have had contact with that really cared and wanted to correct a situation is penfed. Ax has their moments but has a script they pretty much follow. I sent a few SEs to chase and they always respond quickly, seemed helpful enough, had an unused freedom and pc'ed it to a fuvs without a fuss. nothing like great customer service

I have two cards remaining, and I've had a bunch. To be fair I'm a little picky with who I do business with, but I have my reasons for getting rid of cards and keeping others, as I'll explain a little below.

I had a 7.24% APR card through State Department Federal Credit Union. I got rid of them because the completely screwed up my dispute resolution on fraudulent charges from an online.merchant. When you promise to overnight a card and it takes a week to get to me, and when you're adding and subtracting multiple amounts every single day and screwing with my credit line, I was not a happy customer. The card was secured anyways so it's not a big deal.

I had a Chase Amazon Card -- My first card, which Chase started me out with a $400 limit, and then increased it to $800 (by request from me), and never even budged to lower my APR from the rate it was BEFORE I had any credit, to a lower rate when my score was like 710. Talk about ridiculous. Besides, they wouldn't let me product change my cards.

I had a BarclayCard -- My second overall credit card, although it was worthless as it had a $7,800 limit, wasn't a Visa Signature, offered no rewards, and had a 23.24% rate.

I had an Empower FCU card -- However, after telling me originally that my card woudl graduate after around 12 months, I was told it doesn't and that I'd have to re-apply instead. I don't do wishy-washy customer service.

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Imperfectfuture — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:09:05 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@omfgpart2 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Chase is a terrible bank IMO...

Came for the writing and stayed for the rant lol..but seriously you write very well. Who in your mind provides superior service? They are all pretty much -/+ in my mind. The only lender I have had contact with that really cared and wanted to correct a situation is penfed. Ax has their moments but has a script they pretty much follow. I sent a few SEs to chase and they always respond quickly, seemed helpful enough, had an unused freedom and pc'ed it to a fuvs without a fuss. nothing like great customer service
I have two cards remaining, and I've had a bunch. To be fair I'm a little picky with who I do business with, but I have my reasons for getting rid of cards and keeping others, as I'll explain a little below.

I had a 7.24% APR card through State Department Federal Credit Union. I got rid of them because the completely screwed up my dispute resolution on fraudulent charges from an online.merchant. When you promise to overnight a card and it takes a week to get to me, and when you're adding and subtracting multiple amounts every single day and screwing with my credit line, I was not a happy customer. The card was secured anyways so it's not a big deal.

I had a Chase Amazon Card -- My first card, which Chase started me out with a $400 limit, and then increased it to $800 (by request from me), and never even budged to lower my APR from the rate it was BEFORE I had any credit, to a lower rate when my score was like 710. Talk about ridiculous. Besides, they wouldn't let me product change my cards.

I had a BarclayCard -- My second overall credit card, although it was worthless as it had a $7,800 limit, wasn't a Visa Signature, offered no rewards, and had a 23.24% rate.

I had an Empower FCU card -- However, after telling me originally that my card woudl graduate after around 12 months, I was told it doesn't and that I'd have to re-apply instead. I don't do wishy-washy customer service.

Er, 710 is not an excellent score. While you do list the cards with problems, you do not list the ones without. And in too big too fail, Chase was the most stable bank. . 710 is a good score when building or rebuilding. 760+ is a great score, just an FYI. If you want apr reductions, you need to wait like four years, again an FYI. Credit is not a race, it is a very slow journey, think tortouise and hare.

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Credit_hawk — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 01:43:03 GMT

Chase is my favorite with Citi closing the gap.