Chase Slate stealth auto PC to CFU

[FlaDude]

I just logged into my Chase account and see that the picture that was my Slate card now shows Freedom Unlimited. I checked the card benefits page and it shows the FU benefits. I haven't heard anything from Chase yet, but I assume the change is real.

I know there were reports of this last year (https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Chase-Slate-upgrade-to-Freedom-Unlimited/m-p/5604719) but I hadn't see any recent reports of this happening. I wonder how they determine which accounts to convert, since they didn't convert all of them the previous round. It would be interesting to see if this is happening to everyone (Slate going away entirely) or another round of random PCs.

[blindambition]

They've been doing that since last year. You should be getting a letter. I'm not sure why the decision is made.

For awhile it looked like Slate was disappearing, but then it was still offered. Since Slate is so bland, maybe enticement to use card more.

[fatcomic]

I guess they are wanting to move away from Slate, I don't see it as a bad move myself.  Like stated, Slate was pretty bland expect for BT offer when new.   I PC'd my Slate for a CFU a while back and added my teenager as an AU since she spends mostly on eating out and it has a small CL so she can't go too crazy with it.   

[AdamC]

Out of curiosity after seeing this post I logged in and checked mine - same! The slate now has a FU thumbnail, and under card benefits it lists, ":your Chase Freedom Unlimited® card comes with built-in benefits so you can do what you do with confidence."

Can anyone tell me if they will automatically ship out a new card to reflect the change?

[fatcomic]

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@AdamC wrote:

Out of curiosity after seeing this post I logged in and checked mine - same! The slate now has a FU thumbnail, and under card benefits it lists, ":your Chase Freedom Unlimited® card comes with built-in benefits so you can do what you do with confidence."

Can anyone tell me if they will automatically ship out a new card to reflect the change?

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I would assume they would.  They send me a new CFU card when I did a PC, your Slate should still work until then.   In fact, the old Slate card earned 3% on dining after the PC before I recieved my new card.   

[blindambition]

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@AdamC wrote:

Out of curiosity after seeing this post I logged in and checked mine - same! The slate now has a FU thumbnail, and under card benefits it lists, ":your Chase Freedom Unlimited® card comes with built-in benefits so you can do what you do with confidence."

Can anyone tell me if they will automatically ship out a new card to reflect the change?

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Yes, one should be sent automatically. Current card will still work, earning new benefits.

[AdamC]

Thanks!

[SecretAzure]

Out of curiosity, was the APR changed? I don't have one, I just like these kinds of DP's.

[AdamC]

Mine didn't - at least it hasn't yet.

It's been 17.99 since 2014, and still shows the same. I've never been concerned about the APR on this card; I don't carry balances on any card and this one had been SD'ed for years due to being a no rewards card as a slate.

[blindambition]

Chase only does APR reduction by invitation. Very rarely done.