topic Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better. in Credit Cards

Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

Saleen099 — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 18:55:16 GMT

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

K-in-Boston — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 19:01:29 GMT

Well, maybe your Flagship Card is getting better, but they didn't send me that email yet.

#1 makes it a Double Cash killer now that #2 is true, as long as a cardholder spends enough. #2 is a welcome change; I found it annoying that they had a sliding scale depending on what you were redeeming and in what increments. #3 won't do me much good (I need to start adopting kids or something because I'm losing count of Global Entry credits available to me, or soon available to me) but it certainly makes it more competitive with BoA's Premium Rewards. No bad news anywhere in that email. Thanks for sharing!

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 19:03:10 GMT

Nice...have some cards with Global Entry already. If this last for 5 years, I'll apply then to re-new

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

Saleen099 — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 19:06:14 GMT

On Sept. 5, 2018, your Visa Signature® Flagship Rewards Credit Card will be getting some major upgrades.

Earn 3x Points on All Travel

You’ll earn more points to go more places. Earn 3x points on all travel purchases,1 including:

Getaways

airline and train tickets
hotel stays
car rentals
travel agencies
cruises
campgrounds and RV parks
timeshares
tourist attractions
boat rentals
airports
motor home rentals

Commutes

ride-sharing services
bridges, tolls and ferries
parking
bus lines
limos and taxis
commuter transport

Entertainment

public golf courses
aquariums
amusement parks

All other qualifying purchases will continue to earn 2x points.

Go Further With Your Points

One point is now equal to $0.01 when you redeem for cash, travel or gift cards. For example, 10,000 points will get you $100 in cash back, flights, hotel stays and more.

Travel With Ease

As an added benefit, receive a statement credit of up to $100 for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓®.2

Continue to Enjoy These Benefits:

24/7 access to a stateside member rep
No foreign transaction fees
Cell phone protection

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

Jetboy — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 19:21:55 GMT

Thank you for posting the details of what is considered travel. The travel catagory seems very liberal.

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

UncleB — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 19:29:54 GMT

Thanks for posting this, @Saleen099!

I'm glad to see NFCU finally getting competitive with this card!

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

K-in-Boston — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 19:34:51 GMT

Update: MY Flagship card will also be getting better. Just got the email. I agree that list is great. Can’t help thinking the golf course thing is a direct snub at Citi. They may as well have added “sporting events in which you DO participate.”

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

rbentley — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:54:12 GMT

Any hope they might do something similar with GoRewards or their More Rewards AmEx? Do you think Flagship is now the stronger card? I am wondering if I should consider trying to PC from GoRewards or More Rewards to Flagship.

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

fltireguy — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:55:15 GMT

Nice. Now I really liked the card, since it is essentially a 2% card at minimum, with a lot of categories I use being a 3%
And, the fact that they have now changed the Redemption to 1 penny per point is great, especially since I just put $15, 000 on mine furnishing my new home. Lol

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

morgacj2004 — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:29:10 GMT

I am now wondering if I should dump my Barclay Arrival + ?

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

CreditCuriosity — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:31:35 GMT

@morgacj2004 wrote:
I am now wondering if I should dump my Barclay Arrival + ?

You didnt do that after collecting the bonus ?

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

morgacj2004 — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:42:32 GMT

No I still have it mainly due to stubborn pride. Took me forever to get it and it now has a 18k CL

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:43:56 GMT

This card is looking more enticing!

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

UncleB — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:46:52 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
This card is looking more enticing!

I agree... before it was a bit 'meh' but now it's actually not bad for the right person.

If I had a need for Pre-check or Global Entry I would definitely consider PCing my Go Rewards.

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

CBartowski — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:56:34 GMT

If they keep the 49$ annual fee that's a pretty solid deal. A close competitor I guess would be the CSP. For an extra 50$ a year you get primary car rental insurance. Solid low annual fee card. Thanks for sharing.

Looks like the website hasn't been updated to reflect the 3pts. Maybe you're one of the lucky few for a pilot program?

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

woodyman100 — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:59:23 GMT

@K-in-Boston wrote:
Well, maybe your Flagship Card is getting better, but they didn't send me that email yet.

#1 makes it a Double Cash killer now that #2 is true, as long as a cardholder spends enough. #2 is a welcome change; I found it annoying that they had a sliding scale depending on what you were redeeming and in what increments. #3 won't do me much good (I need to start adopting kids or something because I'm losing count of Global Entry credits available to me, or soon available to me) but it certainly makes it more competitive with BoA's Premium Rewards. No bad news anywhere in that email. Thanks for sharing!

You can borrow some of MY kids!

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 22:03:17 GMT

@UncleB wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
This card is looking more enticing!
I agree... before it was a bit 'meh' but now it's actually not bad for the right person.

If I had a need for Pre-check or Global Entry I would definitely consider PCing my Go Rewards.

My 91/3 is coming up next month on Sept. 12. Might pull the trigger on this Flagship card depending on the signup bonus.

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 22:05:17 GMT

@CBartowski wrote:
If they keep the 49$ annual fee that's a pretty solid deal. A close competitor I guess would be the CSP. For an extra 50$ a year you get primary car rental insurance. Solid low annual fee card. Thanks for sharing.

Looks like the website hasn't been updated to reflect the 3pts. Maybe you're one of the lucky few for a pilot program?

The 3 points and new features will start on September 5th. They will probably update the site then.

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

CBartowski — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 22:09:06 GMT

Overlooked that detail, thanks mate.

Re: Your Flagship Card Is Getting Even Better.

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 22:50:46 GMT

September 5 means it coincides with AR. 91/3 for my Cash Rewards occurs on August 18 so I could conceivably step out the garden and apply for this when the upgraded rewards go into effect. Kinda tempting since I don't really have a travel card in my portfolio (been holding out for a CSP offer) and I travel fairly often. Downsides is that its another rewards program to manage along with MR and UR points.