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American Express Platinum, Staples.com Offer, and Chase Ritz-Carlton Statement Credits

AMEX Plat Card

In this post, I will cover the American Express Platinum $200 airline travel reimbursement credit, the recent $25 statement credit for Staples.com purchases of $100 or more, an American Express Travel AMEX Offer, and my recent Chase Ritz-Carlton airline reimbursement credits.  First off, I received 2 $100 statement credits on my American Express Platinum Credit Card for purchasing 2 $100 Southwest Airlines eGift Cards.  The process is super easy, both statement credits posted automatically 3 days after the charges posted.  This helpful FlyerTalk thread has all the details for every airline that the American Express Platinum Credit Card works with.

AMEX Platinum SWA eGC Reimbursements

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Random News Part 2: Ritz-Carlton Statement Credits, Lounge Club Card, Freedom 5% at Grocery Stores, and a Hyatt Retention Bonus

Chase Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card

Random News Part 2: Ritz-Carlton Statement Credits, Lounge Club Card, Freedom 5% at Grocery Stores, and a Hyatt Retention Bonus

Good afternoon everyone, here is part 2 of Random News for today (part 1 from earlier today).  My Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card statement closed on January 4, so I have some information regarding annual fees and statement credits.  There has been a lot of confusion regarding “reimbursable travel expenses” and this lengthy 90+ page FlyerTalk thread has all the details.  Basically, if you buy airline gift cards, Chase knows about it now.

The $395 annual fee posted during the first billing period.  I was able to purchase 2 $150 Southwest Airlines eGift Cards and get both purchases reimbursed by Chase.  One reimbursement is posted as a courtesy credit and the second is posted as a statement credit.  As far as I know, Chase will no longer reimburse any Southwest Airlines Gift Cards or eGift Cards.  The transactions show up online as “SOUTHWES 5260***” and Chase is able to see the purchase as a gift card.  I don’t know why I was able to get both charges reimbursed, it just depends which representative you get.  Definitely YMMV situation.

Chase Ritz-Carlton SWA eGC Statement Credits

I found it interesting that both Southwest Airlines gift cards earned 2x for airfare and also counted toward my $3,000 minimum spend.  I am about $1,000 short of completing my minimum spend.

Chase Ritz-Carlton Statement Credits

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Staples Easy Rebate: $20 Visa Gift Card on $300 Visa Gift Card Purchase (Jan 4-10)

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Staples Easy Rebate: $20 Visa Gift Card on $300 Visa Gift Card Purchase (Jan 4-10)

Good morning everyone, happy New Year!  Let’s start 2015 off right with this Staples Easy Rebate.  Receive a $20 Visa Gift Card after purchasing $300 or more in Visa Gift Cards at Staples between January 4 and 10.  Remember to wait until Sunday to purchase these gift cards.

$20 Visa Gift Card $300 Staples Visa Gift Cards

I checked on Visa Savings Edge to see if Staples was still there, but I am sad to report that Staples is no longer on Visa Savings Edge.  I will miss you 1% cash back!

In other news, today is the start of Chase Freedom’s Q1 5% cash back categories.  I plan on going to the grocery store and buying a few $500 gift cards, then taking those gift cards to Target to load my Redbird Card.

Chase Freedom Q1 2015

If you have a question, please leave a comment below.  Have a great day everyone!

Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Gold Elite Status, Upgrades, Lounge Club, and Travel Reimbursement Updates

Chase Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card

Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Gold Elite Status, Upgrades, Lounge Club, and Travel Reimbursement Updates

Good morning everyone, sorry for being MIA (missing in action, not Miami) the last few weeks.  I have been busy at work and haven’t had much time to work on any posts.  This post has a bunch of random information about the Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card.  Since I forgot to enter my Marriott account number when I applied for this credit card, I now have a Ritz-Carlton account with Ritz-Carlton Gold Elite Status (learn more below).  I also received 3 upgrade certificates in my account.

Ritz-Carlton Account

The upgrade certificates seem to be valid for 13 months from the date you were approved for the credit card.  I haven’t looked into these certificates yet, so I am not sure if they can be gifted to others or can only be used in your account.

3 Ritz-Carlton Upgrade Certificates

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Calling Chase Sapphire Preferred Customer Service about Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card Sunday Delivery

Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card

Calling Chase Sapphire Preferred Customer Service about Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card Sunday Delivery

Good Sunday afternoon everyone, I just found out that my Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card is scheduled for delivery today via UPS Next Day Air.  I am so excited!  Here is how I found out…

My Chase online account does not show any new Chase credit cards.  I’ve checked several times since I was approved on Monday afternoon (link), but still the card has not shown up online.  One of my favorite tricks for Chase customer service is to call the Chase Sapphire Preferred department (800-493-3319).  I used to have a Chase Sapphire Preferred which I downgraded to a Chase Sapphire which I then converted to a Chase Freedom.  Anyway, if you call that number, they will answer in 10-20 seconds and be able to help you with any Chase account questions.

I called that number this morning and asked if they had any information regarding my Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card.  The very nice representative said that there were 2 UPS tracking numbers in the notes section linked to the Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card.  She said the 2 packages were sent out on Friday, December 19.  I plugged both tracking numbers into the UPS website and was able to see the tracking information.

According to UPS’s website, both packages are scheduled for early delivery today (ahead of tomorrow’s original scheduled delivery date).  I am writing this post and eagerly waiting for the UPS driver to knock on the front door.  Instead of Santa Claus bringing me presents, I have the UPS driver bringing me packages :)

UPS Delivery for Chase Ritz-Carlton Card

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