Chase Sapphire 100,000 Bonus Points (Update: DEAD)

Interesting. Here's the response I received back from Chase when I asked about the additional 50k points:

As per the offer on your account, you will receive 50,000
Chase Sapphire bonus points after spending $3,000.00 in
purchases within 93 days of account open date. These
points will post to your account within one to two billing
cycles.

I feel that every relationship is based on mutual trust
and support, including one between a bank and a customer.
I would like to inform you that, once you have spend
$3000.00 within the first 93 days, you will need to
re-sumbit your request for the additional 50,000 points,
however, make sure that it is within the first 93 days and
we will be happy to have the additional 50,000 points
added to your account.

the first year fee should be waived!

accutronman said:   Interesting. Here's the response I received back from Chase when I asked about the additional 50k points:

As per the offer on your account, you will receive 50,000
Chase Sapphire bonus points after spending $3,000.00 in
purchases within 93 days of account open date. These
points will post to your account within one to two billing
cycles.

I feel that every relationship is based on mutual trust
and support, including one between a bank and a customer.
I would like to inform you that, once you have spend
$3000.00 within the first 93 days, you will need to
re-sumbit your request for the additional 50,000 points,
however, make sure that it is within the first 93 days and
we will be happy to have the additional 50,000 points
added to your account.How much do you put on your Sapphire? I'd imagine you need a good bit of spend for them to drop 50,000 on an existing customer.

fltraveler said:   HI. I just called the number and gave the Invitation number and offer code and the rep wanted the name on letter and zip code. Told him I would call back. Any other
ideas? Have very good credit. Have not churned cards. new to this site. Thank you!Read the whole thread. This is targeted, but there is a way around it for existing cardmembers.

somdave2005 said:   Applied online yesterday. Just called this morning and was told I am approved . Still waiting for the card to show up on my chase account so I can send the secure message!
So did you apply for the one with 50K points and $3k spending requirement?

interesting data point: I signed up for the Sapphire sometime over a year ago to get the 25K bonus points. I switched to the Sapphire card without an annual fee about 6 months ago and have been using this card as a daily spender. I decided to send the following message asking them to match the 50K point offer:

"Hello, When I signed up for this card I received 25000
bonus Ultimate Rewards points. I noticed my friend is
receiving 50,000 bonus points for signing up for this
card. Is there any way you can reward me the extra 25,000
points? Thanks."

And received the following within 15 min:

"I am writing in response to your inquiry about 100,000
points on your Chase Sapphire credit card account ending
in XXXX.

I would like to inform you that the promotions offered to
new applicants can change periodically, the promotion
offered by the marketing team can be higher or lower than
the promotion offered each time to new applicants. I
regret to inform you that this offer cannot be extended to
your account.

However, new applications are available on-line at our
secure website. I would request you to please visit our
website referenced below for the most current offers and
terms available:"

I didn't even mention the 100K point offer! They must be getting slammed with emails about this!

accutronman said:   Interesting. Here's the response I received back from Chase when I asked about the additional 50k points:

As per the offer on your account, you will receive 50,000
Chase Sapphire bonus points after spending $3,000.00 in
purchases within 93 days of account open date. These
points will post to your account within one to two billing
cycles.

I feel that every relationship is based on mutual trust
and support, including one between a bank and a customer.
I would like to inform you that, once you have spend
$3000.00 within the first 93 days, you will need to
re-sumbit your request for the additional 50,000 points,
however, make sure that it is within the first 93 days and
we will be happy to have the additional 50,000 points
added to your account.highlight makes me think that they will not add another 50K if you've already been credited 50K. The whole "mutual trust and support" language is apparent in several of the "success" stories posted thus far (mine among them reading "as a gesture of our committment [to you]...").

bluegreenturtle said:   I got the invitation, ($500 in first 3 months, 100k points) and it's for the preferred card. Are people saying they're getting the 100k points for the regular card too? If it's a card with an annual fee I won't retain it - not worth it.

First year should be waived as mentioned... Either way, $1000+ for $95 is not worth it? About the best you can get with a CC promotion

phxaz05 said:   somdave2005 said:   Applied online yesterday. Just called this morning and was told I am approved . Still waiting for the card to show up on my chase account so I can send the secure message!
What number did you call?

1-888-245-0625

Okay, perhaps a new twist. In the spring, I got the 25,000 point bonus for $3K spend. I wrote yesterday asking Chase to match the 100K points deal. They said no but gave 2,500-point bonus as "a gesture of commitment." Not as good as many have gotten, but a pretty easy score of $25. Thanks OP.

Shot down!

I would first like to take this opportunity to personally
thank you for choosing Chase Sapphire for meeting your
financial needs.

As per your offer, a new customer will receive 50,000
bonus points after spending $3,000.00 in purchases within
93 days of account open date.

Further, I would like to inform you that, when you apply
for a card, there are various sign up offers given to the
cardmembers which changes from time to time. Regretfully,
I am unable to honor your request for 100,000 bonus points
offer as your account does not qualify for this offer. I
apologize for the inconvenience.

However, if you were sent an invitation for this offer, I
kindly request you to reply to this email using the Secure
Message Center with the invitation code and the offer id,
and either myself or one of my colleagues will be happy to
assist you.

I appreciate your co operation in this matter and value
your association with Chase.

Of those who were successful in bumping their bonus, did anyone just apply within the last 3 or 4 days?

My denial 2 messages above -- I applied on Sunday and sent message today, as quick as it showed up on the Chase online management system.

I wrote back again with another nice note, emphasizing my credit card spend, mortgage account for 8+ years, and still got another denial:

Dear XXXX,

I would first like to take this opportunity to personally
thank you for choosing Chase Sapphire for meeting your
financial needs.

As per your offer, a new customer will receive 50,000
bonus points after spending $3,000.00 in purchases within
93 days of account open date.

Further, I would like to inform you that, when you apply
for a card, there are various sign up offers given to the
cardmembers which changes from time to time. Regretfully,
I am unable to honor your request for 100,000 bonus points
offer as your account does not qualify for this offer. I
apologize for the inconvenience.

However, if you were sent an invitation for this offer, I
kindly request you to reply to this email using the Secure
Message Center with the invitation code and the offer id,
and either myself or one of my colleagues will be happy to
assist you.

I appreciate your co operation in this matter and value
your association with Chase. If you have any further
questions, please reply using the Secure Message Center.

Thank you,

XXX

clutchcargo777 said:   jackcrawfish said:   accutronman said:   Interesting. Here's the response I received back from Chase when I asked about the additional 50k points:

As per the offer on your account, you will receive 50,000
Chase Sapphire bonus points after spending $3,000.00 in
purchases within 93 days of account open date. These
points will post to your account within one to two billing
cycles.

I feel that every relationship is based on mutual trust
and support, including one between a bank and a customer.
I would like to inform you that, once you have spend
$3000.00 within the first 93 days, you will need to
re-sumbit your request for the additional 50,000 points,
however, make sure that it is within the first 93 days and
we will be happy to have the additional 50,000 points
added to your account.highlight makes me think that they will not add another 50K if you've already been credited 50K. The whole "mutual trust and support" language is apparent in several of the "success" stories posted thus far (mine among them reading "as a gesture of our committment [to you]...").

Thant's an important point. Do you continue using this one point card for the remainder of the $3000 spend and risk not getting the 2nd 50k, or do you move on and use other, better cards?

Since I was only expecting 50,000 points and planning on spending the $3,000, I'll continue using the card. If I get the extra 50k, it's a nice extra I wasn't expecting when I applied for the card.

It's clear from the responses in this thread that Chase must have started matching the 50k offer immediately, got slammed with requests, went to having card members fulfill the conditions for the existing 50k offer before giving the extra 50k, continued to get slammed, and then decided to bring a halt to the offer unless you had a targeted offer.

A combination of FWF effect and a post on mymoneyblog.com (citing FW) probably killed this. The latter explains the new FWF members.

Well I applied for the 50k card offer gambling on it not dying by the time I get it! Will have to hope... 50k isn't bad either. Am planning on going on a B* run anyways.

applied yesterday afternoon for the 50k after $3000 and the card appeared in my account online tonight. Called the CSRs @ 1-800-493-3319 and spoke to a cute girl named Helen I think but she shot me down saying that "only a few targeted mailouts were sent for the 100k offer" and that I would need my own invitation code .

somdave2005 said:   Update: Just got my denial letter. Wondering if I should try again tomorrow, but it looks like EVERYONE is getting denied now.

Same here.

i3ighead said:   smokeythegreat said:   applied yesterday afternoon for the 50k after $3000 and the card appeared in my account online tonight. Called the CSRs @ 1-800-493-3319 and spoke to a cute girl named Helen I think but she shot me down saying that "only a few targeted mailouts were sent for the 100k offer" and that I would need my own invitation code .

How did you know she was cute? You probably think all sex hot line chicks are cute too eh.

her demeanor and tone of voice were cute but it is quite possible she could be a wildebeest.

babaamit said:   bluegreenturtle said:   I got the invitation, ($500 in first 3 months, 100k points) and it's for the preferred card. Are people saying they're getting the 100k points for the regular card too? If it's a card with an annual fee I won't retain it - not worth it.

First year should be waived as mentioned... Either way, $1000+ for $95 is not worth it? About the best you can get with a CC promotion

It's just whether I cancel the card or not.

I hope all you guys haven't screwed the actual deal by calling in...I got my legit application for the 100k/$500 and plan to mail it in and ask if they'll issue a card to my wife under the same offer - for some reason she didn't get the mailing but I do - we usually get them in pairs.