Thanks. 5x points on a $100 gift card is how much in dollar savings? 1:1 minimum but depends on what we're redeeming for? I use my Amex Blue right now at grocery stores for 6% cash back so want to make sure the ink cash beats that. Also, why does he need a CSR to transfer UR to? Can he not use those reward points earned from the Ink to book travel without the CSR????
For Amex, 6% is great, but u get statement credit. UR points can be transferred to a chase partner and redeem for stays/airline tickets. U get a much better deal with that. For example, a Flight from Los Angeles to Taiwan in Business class is like $4000. If i move 140,000 points to United, i can redeem the same trip for that much points. if you calculate that 140k UR points, its worth around $1400. making it $.029 per point. Another example that ive done is hotels, I booked a hyatt hotel for 15k points or $150. Room rates for this hyatt was $270 a night. CSR/CSP/Ink+/InkPre/ are the only cards that can transfer to those partners...
Now, what CSR stand out in front of CSP/Ink+/InkPre is that you can use points to redeem on chase's travel site(basically expedia). it gives 1 UR pt = 1.5UR point on that portal. so a flight for $489 will only cost $320 on the portal. the CSP/Ink+/InkPre will only get 1.25.
Now when it comes to transferring points, you wont be able to go from his Ink Pre --> your CSR. Its against their T&C. He can still book @ 1.25 with u but u wont get to take advantage of the 1.5 on a CSR.
edit: also means, u cant combine his UR with your UR. so you may need to separate book your stuff.
DH applied and was instantly approved for the INK.
@Albort , you stated earlier that he should then apply for the CSR to transfer his UR to that. I'm confused, why does he need to do that? Is the INK redemption different in some way? I applied for the CSR right after we did his application and I got the message that I will be notified within 30 days. Is that not good? I'm really not too concerned. My credit score is excellent but I'm just wondering if it's not a good sign that I wasn't instantly approved.
I hope the previous one is enough explanation. let me know if i confused u.
Now for your application, do you have other Chase CC or none. Do you have a relation with chase? If you want, give them a call and see whats up. They should usually tell you a reason. If the reason dont make sense, report back, we can probably figure it out for u maybe... Could be income is my best bet or something else.
Edit: sorry about the late reply, i just got back from school.
Finally, applied for Global Entry for DH, DS and me to use our CSR credit. Any idea how long the review takes to schedule the interview? Do they issue the card at the interview if they approve you? We fly out 4/12 for our cruise so I'm not expecting to have it in time for that but just trying to an idea on the timeframe.
theres 3 ways of getting your Global Entry expedited.
1) As someone else said, keep checking! i applied 4/5, conditional approval 4/15. Was flying out 5/20 but all appointments were in July. Scored a slot on 4/25 got approved like 30 secs after leaving the office.
2) Fly to a not busy airport. Is your trip going to another airport with one? My mom for example, we made a trip out to Fairbanks, AK. Literally no one there. We still needed an appointment though.
3) Walk ins. Generally its a hit and miss. Here is a >>
LIST<< of people with successful/denial attempt at all sorts of airports. Would help you out!