CHASE CO Presidential Plus

[flyingmd]

Hi All,

I applied 2 weeks for the Continental Presidential Plus (I am a frequent CO/United flyer and the Presidents club is enough of a benefit for me) and received the 7-10 day notice. I called the back door and they asked that I fax them copies of some identity documents, which I did immediately. I waited a few days then called the backdoor again and the CSR said the documents aren;t reflected in your app yet, call back in a week. I then noticed yesterday that they did a second hard pull (initially with equifax) through experian. At first I was concerned because it showed up as an inquiry for FIRST USA. When I called the number to find out who FIRST USA was, it was clear that it was chase credit card. Is this a good sign, bad sign, should I keep calling the backdoor number or just wait? (My scores are all in the 720 - 735 range with no negatives. Just a lot of inquiries on ex and eq but just 1 on TU in the last 12 months). 

[Walt_K]

Do you have other cards with Chase?  If you get a denial, it might be a simple matter of shifting credit lines from your other cards to this card.  Just tell them that you to try this card because you value access to President's club and are willing to shift lines from one of your other cards.

[anderl]

I would wait another week-when I applied, I also got the 7-10day message-got busy w/work and totally forgot I had app'd until 3weeks later when i received a call from Chase's Fraud Dept. requesting identity info- i think i've read on this forum that if it's not an instant approval w/CHASE they usually take about 3weeks- also know that this is a WORLD ELITE MC-it does not report the CL and doesn't/won't factor into your utilization- it is, however, A GREAT CARD to have if you travel a lot and the Concierge services are GREAT.

[flyingmd]

APPROVED.!! 19.5K CL. Yes I am happy...

[the_jan_b]

Congrats!!  Nice CL as well! 

[anderl]

Congrats- you'll luv the card!

[flyingmd]

Rep said it would take 2 weeks to get the card. I asked if it could be overnighted but she said no with new accounts. I really can't wait to get it. With all the cards I have, I have really wanted this one and had way too many inquires last year dragging down my score. I haven't been excited about a credit card like this since my first AMEX. Feel like a kid......(but of course always treat my cc as an adult!)

[anderl]

Wait until you get the card-it's more like a Package weighing a few pounds! lol- the card comes in a  box which also contains the Membership Guide Book along w/ The Luxury Hotel and Resort Collection Guide Book which highlights over 600 luxury Spas, Hotels, and Resorts( ok-beginning to sound like a commercial) If you travel/vacation overseas, you'll luv it for sure!

[Scuba]

Does the card offer priority boarding on United / Continental flights?

[anderl]

Yes. Priority check-in, boarding, and free checked baggage(2 max)-also when you purchase a Business class ticket, you  get a free companion Business ticket.  And of course the Lounges.