topic Re: Using Chase Sapphire Reserve to get into Chase Club at Amalie Arena in Credit Cards

Using Chase Sapphire Reserve to get into Chase Club at Amalie Arena

kerplunk — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:32:30 GMT

This is a very targetted topic, but I was wondering if anyone has had success in using the Chase Sapphire Reserve card to get into the Chase Club at Amalie Arena. This is where the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL team play in Tampa, FL. I assume the odds are slim on this, but that would be a great perk. I called Chase and they didn't have a definite answer; they gave me the number of the venue to ask.

Re: Using Chase Sapphire Reserve to get into Chase Club at Amalie Arena

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:43:55 GMT

Not a chance http://www.amaliearena.com/premium-seating/chase-club they are a seat level they sell...not a cc perk...dream on.

Re: Using Chase Sapphire Reserve to get into Chase Club at Amalie Arena

kerplunk — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:06:19 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Not a chance http://www.amaliearena.com/premium-seating/chase-club they are a seat level they sell...not a cc perk...dream on.

With all due respect, did you literally just Google the name, paste a link, and make a completely uninformed response? I have, of course, looked at that webpage already. Having been to Amalie Arena many times, the Chase Club takes up almost half of an entire level and access to it can be purchased separately.

While I know it is a long shot, I'm sure at least one savvy myFICO member has tried it. I'm going to call them on Monday and find out for sure.

Re: Using Chase Sapphire Reserve to get into Chase Club at Amalie Arena

Shadowfactor — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 16:00:22 GMT

I don’t live in Tampa and don’t have a CSR, So I don’t know for sure.

But if this was a card member benefit, it would be documented somewhere in the T&C . I would look that over.

But my guess is I highly doubt you will be able to get into the Chase Club simply for being a card member. My impression based on the quick research I did into the topic, was that it is a higher end club level seating that it available to purchase.

While the CSR is a premium chase card and does give you lots of perks. I suspect the price of entry into that club for just one game is around or higher then the entire years annual fee for the card.

Re: Using Chase Sapphire Reserve to get into Chase Club at Amalie Arena

wasCB14 — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:08:32 GMT

https://www.chase.com/personal/credit-cards/arena-benefits

Amalie Arena

Tampa

Early on sales: Receive advance access to ticket sales for regular and postseason games and concerts at Amalie Arena.
Food & Beverage offer: Make a purchase with your Chase credit or debit card at Papa John’s or PDQ and save $5 off combo purchase.
Merchandise offer: Spend $75 or more on your Chase credit or debit card and get a $25 gift card to the team store.
Season ticket renewal benefits: Tampa Bay Lightning season ticket holders who renew their subscriptions with a Chase credit or debit card receive special gifts such as Lightning signed sticks or helmets.

For Amalie, there is no mention of the lounge as a benefit. For some other locations, like Madison Square Garden, the lounge is a benefit:

Madison Square Garden

New York City

Early on sales: Receive advance access to ticket sales for select events.
The Chase Lounge: This invitation-only lounge, located within Madison Square Garden (open pre-show for select events) was created especially for our loyal Chase customers. Chase Lounge guests can enjoy complimentary food, beverages, and other features that provide a premium lounge experience. Chase Lounge invitations are sent via e-mail to cardmembers who purchase a Chase Preferred Seating ticket for eligible events.
Food & Beverage offer: Get $5 off select meals when you pay with your Chase credit or debit card at participating MSG concession stands.
Merchandise offer: Spend $75 or more on your Chase credit or debit card at MSG Team Stores or the Chase Square MSG store and get a $25 voucher off your next merchandise purchase.
Season ticket renewal benefits: Knicks and Rangers season ticket holders who renew their subscriptions with a Chase credit or debit card receive exclusive offers on collectibles, VIP events and more.

*In the case of MSG, it requires the purchase of a particular seat type. If significantly more expensive than another seat, that may eat up much of the savings.

It looks like Arena benefits vary by location, but are equally available to all Chase debit and credit customers. It is not limited to CSR/JPMR.