topic Re: Signed up for wrong promo program - Jetblue in Credit Cards

Signed up for wrong promo program - Jetblue

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 20:53:25 GMT

So i signed up for the Jetblue plus card, but didn't realize that the 60,000 point promotional program was still available through 12/31/17. This is the Barclaycard mastercard program.

Problem:

Basically I want to still have the same card, but want to get the 60,000 point promo, instead of the 30,000 point promo which I currently have. As the 60K point promo is still live, I don't see why I shouldn't be able to qualify for it. Yes, I signed up for the wrong promo two days ago. I've not used the card yet, nor have I received it, so those are not complications.

What I've done:

Called Barclaycard. They said I can do two things:

Option 1: After satisfying the $1K spend and paying $99, they can put in a request to get me the additional 30K promo. The agent said that as it is a live promo in my area, it is absolutely reasonable to request the promo, but there is no guarantee that the formal request will get me these extra 30K points. I asked her to notate my account, but continue to consider option 2:

Option 2: I can cancel the card, which may take several days to process (Past 12/31) and try to sign up again for the 60K point card. She warned that there is no guarantee that I'll be able to get the card. While I want to minimize hard inquiries, I am in the mid-7s and if the approval is credit dependent, i don't see why I won't get the card. Of course there is a timing risk here.

Whats the best way to make sure I get the 60K credit, or maximize the chance of it?

Re: Signed up for wrong promo program - Jetblue

NRB525 — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:22:46 GMT

I would stick with the card you have, and go for the request to get the 60k points.

With the AF involved, and presuming you get the $1k taken care of soon, achieving the added points seems a strong possibility.

The risk with cancelling this card is that you may end up with no promo.

Re: Signed up for wrong promo program - Jetblue

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:57:09 GMT

@NRB525 wrote:
I would stick with the card you have, and go for the request to get the 60k points.
With the AF involved, and presuming you get the $1k taken care of soon, achieving the added points seems a strong possibility.

The risk with cancelling this card is that you may end up with no promo.

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Re: Signed up for wrong promo program - Jetblue

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:25:47 GMT

Thanks very much you two. I'll stick to this plan.