Just called them up to ask. When did cust serv move to India? I spoke with "Mark" and asked him if I have purchase security. He said no. Oh well.

craig10x said:pshooper, this is getting confusing...i called the same number you did and gave her that bonus code and she told me i was applying for the Chase Rewards Plus Mastercard...i got an India operator, too...I haven't received the card yet (it's on the way to me now) i hope that don't mess up mine also... I recall the original newspaper ad that was posted on here was for the Mastercard version, and they gave the specific number 1-866-347-8534, to call and the bonus code XZY to use for the 5,000 pts bonus....Now, all of a sudden they are taking applications for the Visa version at that number? This is going to confuse alot of people now. Has anyone else called this number recently? which card did they tell you that you are getting? Master or Visa?
The Reward Plus program is identical for both cards...it's just that i preferred the mastercard version, myself...and now i am wondering if i will get it?

I'll be watching to see what you got. My Indian CSR was very specific about what she told me as I said before. Those quotes I have were word for word. I asked her enough times. I don't see why when I call the specific number in an ad and use the code from that ad AND tell the CSR I want the MasterCard shown in the ad that I would be told that card couldn't be obtained at that number. I am very suspicious about the CSR motivations for saying that to me. Something stinks. Please let us know what you get. Thanks.

Now you guys have me wondering which card I will get. Don't remember her saying Visa or Mastercard. Just figured it would be Mastercard as that's what the ad said. The other funny thing I got an alert that a hard pull was done on me and figured it was Chase but when I went to my Identity Guard account it said FIRST USA pulled it

tucker2 said:scott1961 said:Now you guys have me wondering which card I will get. Don't remember her saying Visa or Mastercard. Just figured it would be Mastercard as that's what the ad said. The other funny thing I got an alert that a hard pull was done on me and figured it was Chase but when I went to my Identity Guard account it said FIRST USA pulled it

i believe first usa was a subsidiary of bank one, which merged with chase

I can confirm that statement, since I have had a card with them for over 10 years now.

GermanExpat said:I found a link to the Chase Rewards Plus program

Chase Rewards Plus

If I understand it right you need to get the Cash Back in increments of 100$ to get the best rate. I still did not pull the trigger yet, I kind of like the higher 600$ Cash Back limit (+15000 points so should actually be 750$ if you can use the other 15000 points) vs the 300$ on the visa version. But for the Visa the 100$ promo vs the 50$ promo on the Mastercard makes the decision harder.


Hey, do you still have teh phone number or promo code for the $100 promo for the Visa card? I saw this promo for the visa card once and didn't go through with it. I have been seeing a lot of the $50 promo for the Mastercard. Also on a side note, the time I saw the $100 promo for the Visa card it stated 5% back at Drug stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and this is the big thing, which I haven't seen expect that one time maybe couple of months back in the sunday paper - you also get back 5% at "Home Improvement Stores" (Lowes, Home Depot, etc..) If anyone knows anything about this, please let us all know. I should have jumped on this when I had a chance.

You never get instant approval when you apply to Chase for a card. But you can track your status on the following automated phone # 1-888-338-2586 it will tell you when your application is being processed (usually the next business day after you applied) and when you have been approved (sometimes as soon as the second business day after you applied...that was the case with me).
Once it says you are approved, you should receive your card in about 5 business days after that. Hope that helps.
A note to all that were waiting for my return post...i did receive my card today, and it is the Rewards Plus Mastercard...but keep in mind that my India CSR did say that that is what i was applying for. So, if you didn't specifically hear that card mentioned when you applied, you will want to call customer service to make sure your application is put in for the card you want. The Rewards Plus program is available as both a Mastercard and as a Visa, so if you have a preference, make sure you apply for the CORRECT ONE....
Also, note that your bonus points are added when your first statement is generated and you can view it online..it's at that point you can register for "Choose My Rewards" and redeem you first check for those points...you will not be able to register before then.

I was told they could both be linked to 1 account although you would have to call to get it set up but I don't believe this is possible since when you log in it automatically takes you to specific rewards program you are enrolled in. I have 2 separate user names and passwords for my 2 Chase Rewards cards on the choosemyrewards.com website.

craig10x said:You never get instant approval when you apply to Chase for a card. But you can track your status on the following automated phone # 1-888-338-2586

Thanks for that number, I just called and said I was approved and should get card in about 5 days. Did not say anything about credit limit and am curious as to what type of limits they give. My timing for applying might not have been that good as I just put my daughters Spring College tuition on my card so have a balance of over $15,000 on it and wondering if that might make it look like I am in trouble. I do pay in full every month but I know credit reports do not show that, At least I will get a check back for $150 from RBS

Quick Follow-Up...Even though they e-mailed me that i would not be able to transfer credit lines between cards for 6 months, i called and the U.S. CSR moved the line for me in 5 minutes! I moved most of my Visa line to My Mastercard....just left $600 on the Visa to temporarily keep it open...Just goes to show you can get different answers...if you are persistant you can usually get what you want....lol

Well MRNG, the number that appeared in the original newspaper ad was the number i called and applied to, which was: 1-866-347-8534 and the bonus code for the extra 5,000 points is: XZY which the ad said is good until Jan 31st. Some people said they called the number recently and were told they were taking applications for the Chase Reward Plus Visa Card, so make sure you immediately find out if it is for the Chase Reward Plus Mastercard. If they say no, ask them to get you the proper number to call (or call the regular Chase customer service which is: 800-945-2000 and ask if they have a different number for it, or if they would take your application and accept the bonus code)....Let us know how you make out....And Scott, please post when you get your card...curious to find out if you got the mastercard....