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posted: Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:29p
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I had the same problem with BOA/FIA a few months ago. The payment hit on Monday and the late fee was automatically reversed... (more)
linglingfool (Sep. 10, 2012 @ 11:45a)
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I too had the same experience, both with the original Schwab 2% Visa, and with the card I replaced it with, the Fidelity... (more)
HughMungus (Sep. 10, 2012 @ 11:58a)
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Thanks for the help, guys. The $15 "late payment" fee was, indeed, reversed last night. Just a programming glitch, I guess.... (more)
TxJeep (Sep. 11, 2012 @ 9:52a)
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oopsz
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:37p
Wow.
Finally, a card that beats the 1.5% fidelity rewards visa. This is momentous.
Clocks
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:51p
Ugh! I closed my Schwab account about a year ago. Maybe time to reopen.
welookgoodcom
Senior Member - 4K
posted: Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:59p
Schwab broker acct has no min fees?
bobopig1
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 1, 2008 @ 11:32p
"And no annual fee or foreign exchange transaction fees." It is so sweet.
websquirrel
Handsome Member
posted: Dec. 1, 2008 @ 11:32p
oopsz said: Wow.
Finally, a card that beats the 1.5% fidelity rewards visa. This is momentous.
This seems like an amazing card. It not only tops the 2% daily spender cards since Cash Back is credited automatically every month without minimum, but it also tops the foreign transaction card with a foreign transaction fee of 0%. Extremely nice for those of us who do a lot of international travel.
MikeR397
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Dec. 1, 2008 @ 11:33p
Awesome OP, thanks!
If this card comes with a credit line, can someone explain to me how it is you might go about spending a more than that credit line on a purchase? What is the procedure for spending over your CL when there is no set spending limit?
welookgoodcom
Senior Member - 4K
posted: Dec. 1, 2008 @ 11:36p
Here's a $50 bonus that expired last year. Maybe there's a current one to make the deal HOTTER
Enjoy premium Visa Signature benefits if you qualify. If you qualify for a credit line of $5,000 or more, you’ll enjoy complimentary premium benefits including:
Visa Signature Dining, with Z@gat ratings and reviews. Visa Signature Access preferred tickets. No preset spending limit
Does it mean that they report your ending balance as the credit limit to the CRA which would make CRAs to view it as 100% utilization ? ( like C@pital one does)
bobopig1
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 12:17a
it is a FIA issued card. Only pulls Experian on me. Real pain in the butt.
JermanDude
Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 12:21a
There's a thread about the pro and con's of not having a preset spending limit: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/finance/832642/ One-line summary: They probably won't report a credit limit, which may or may not affect your credit score. There's no penalty for going over the credit limit ('no spending limit'), but the entire balance above the credit limit will be due after the statement (i.e. will be added to the minimum payment).
Way2Cheap
Broke Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 12:26a
Thanks OP! Great find.
Stin
Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 12:45a
Think they will let me convert my schwab 1% worldpoints card to this? I'll call tomorrow.
oversky0
Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 12:56a
Can someone kindly explain the differences between a brokerage account and a normal bank account to me? Is there anything I should know before apply?
magelin
Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 1:01a
fwbargain said: Enjoy premium Visa Signature benefits if you qualify. If you qualify for a credit line of $5,000 or more, you’ll enjoy complimentary premium benefits including:
Visa Signature Dining, with Z@gat ratings and reviews. Visa Signature Access preferred tickets. No preset spending limit
Does it mean that they report your ending balance as the credit limit to the CRA which would make CRAs to view it as 100% utilization ? ( like C@pital one does)
Open an account with $1,000, or $0 if you set up an automatic monthly transfer of at least $100.
There are no minimum balance requirements, minimum balance charges, or minimum trade requirements in order to open or maintain the Schwab One brokerage account WHEN you also open a linked High Yield Investor Checking account.
____________________ Looks very good especially for those wanting to establish a new total financial "relationship" with brokerage, credit card, checking, bill pay, ATM, etc.
For those wanting just the credit card, I couldn't find if there are other specific charges, even from the fee schedule. By implication, WITHOUT a linked high yield Checking Account, there might be some fees. (I would suggest asking Schwab to explain the $25 transfer of all assets OUT fee. Not sure what that is.) Overall, this looks like a good deal.
Thanks OP. I also like this because maybe Fidelity and others will match.
dewolfxy
Tired Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 8:13a
So this is unrelated to the MBNA-based Schwab card that I have that survived after BofA took over? This seems like a much better card!
Frolet
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 9:15a
Wow I already have a Schwab Visa CC that I've never even used. This looks much better, think they'll convert my old card to this one?
***EDIT***
Nevermind, checked the FAQ. You can't switch from the old WorldPoints card to this, but you can apply for this as well and have both open. Which I did
dewolfxy
Tired Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 9:23a
Frolet said: Wow I already have a Schwab Visa CC that I've never even used. This looks much better, think they'll convert my old card to this one?
I don't think so - the old Schwab Visa is a MBNA-BofA product. This seems to be through FIA.
Seems like the best way to go for this card is to sign up for a High Yield Investor Checking (1.5% APY, no fees, no minimum) - link
They say "free checking comes with a Schwab One® brokerage account", so I'm not sure if you get that brokerage account as part of the signup. Anyway, once you have the brokerage account you can get the 2% from the Visa.
dewolfxy
Tired Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 9:25a
Whoops - FIA is owned by BofA. Didn't know that. So I'm not sure if you can convert, I'd like to know too. I may call and ask.
DavidScubadiver
Hi, I'm a Mac
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 9:33a
Thank you for submitting an application for a Schwab Bank Invest First™ Visa® credit card. Your business is appreciated and careful consideration is being given to your request, but an instant decision cannot be provided at this time.
You can check the status of your credit card application on schwab.com/credticard. Please give us 15 minutes to review your application before checking the status.
All credit card applicants will receive a written response within the next 30 days.
Next Steps. If you do not have a Schwab One® brokerage account, please apply for your brokerage accoung after you receive your credit card decision. Call us at 877-713-8381 or go online to open a Schwab One brokerage account to receive your cash rewards.
If you would like to continue opening your Schwab One acount at this time, apply now.
The Schwab One brokerage account has no monthly service fees, no minimum balance requirements, low-cost trading, plus 24/7 online and customer support.
Eta: Just go back to the original application page and use the right hand pane's "Application Status" link, as the web page they direct you to above, does not exist. They told me to check back in 48-72 hours (I have credit problems with so many inquiries).
dewolfxy
Tired Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 9:49a
I want to sign up for the card, and the checking, and the brokerage. Anyone know if signing up for the checking automatically gets me a brokerage account, as that statement I quoted above implies? Or do I have to apply for both? Just asking for anyone's previous experience.
dewolfxy
Tired Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 9:51a
I guess this answers my own question. For anyone who wants to sign up for the brokerage + checking, this link has the info: link
AmericaRocks
Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 9:55a
This looks like a great card to go along with my other 10 Schwab accounts. Anyone know how good the Quicken downloads will be with this card?
UncaMikey
Happy Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 9:58a
Thanks OP for a great deal! I am a longtime Fidelity customer and will continue to use their products/services, but we travel outside the US a lot and this was too good to pass up!
I applied online and was approved in about two minutes, w/ a very good CL. There's a Schwab office a couple blocks away, I might stop by there to set up the brokerage/checking accts.
ngreen
Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 10:28a
DavidScubadiver said: Thank you for submitting an application for a Schwab Bank Invest First™ Visa® credit card. Your business is appreciated and careful consideration is being given to your request, but an instant decision cannot be provided at this time.
You can check the status of your credit card application on schwab.com/credticard. Please give us 15 minutes to review your application before checking the status.
All credit card applicants will receive a written response within the next 30 days.
Next Steps. If you do not have a Schwab One® brokerage account, please apply for your brokerage accoung after you receive your credit card decision. Call us at 877-713-8381 or go online to open a Schwab One brokerage account to receive your cash rewards.
If you would like to continue opening your Schwab One acount at this time, apply now.
The Schwab One brokerage account has no monthly service fees, no minimum balance requirements, low-cost trading, plus 24/7 online and customer support.
Eta: Just go back to the original application page and use the right hand pane's "Application Status" link, as the web page they direct you to above, does not exist. They told me to check back in 48-72 hours (I have credit problems with so many inquiries). I'm pretty much in the same boat. I'm really hoping I can get this card as I'm worried my Countrywide Visa 2% will end any time. If not I'll apply through the wife but she doesn't always enjoy me applying for cards for her all the time (AORs, etc).
I already have a Checking and Brokerage account (the checking account is great, I've been using it for close to a year).
xoneinax
Senior Member - 6K
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 11:00a
bobopig1 said: "And no annual fee or foreign exchange transaction fees."IIRC, they do pass along MC or VISA's 1% FOREX fee.
pyro123
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 11:01a
DavidScubadiver said: Thank you for submitting an application for a Schwab Bank Invest First™ Visa® credit card. Your business is appreciated and careful consideration is being given to your request, but an instant decision cannot be provided at this time.
You can check the status of your credit card application on schwab.com/credticard. Please give us 15 minutes to review your application before checking the status.
All credit card applicants will receive a written response within the next 30 days.
Next Steps. If you do not have a Schwab One® brokerage account, please apply for your brokerage accoung after you receive your credit card decision. Call us at 877-713-8381 or go online to open a Schwab One brokerage account to receive your cash rewards.
If you would like to continue opening your Schwab One acount at this time, apply now.
The Schwab One brokerage account has no monthly service fees, no minimum balance requirements, low-cost trading, plus 24/7 online and customer support.
Eta: Just go back to the original application page and use the right hand pane's "Application Status" link, as the web page they direct you to above, does not exist. They told me to check back in 48-72 hours (I have credit problems with so many inquiries).
Do you have AOR money? How much? Since when? i am in the same predicament
Any current bonuses for opening a Schwab brokerage account ??
vkva
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 11:19a
Does anyone know if this has MBNA (FIA) billpay?
DavidScubadiver
Hi, I'm a Mac
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 11:29a
Pyro, while I do not do the AOR bit, I do collect 0% money. It fluctuates between 150 and 200k.
brentpresley
Ancient Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 12:18p
Thanks OP. Been looking for another good daily use CC.
Squeezer99
Addicted Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 12:21p
oopsz said: Wow.
Finally, a card that beats the 1.5% fidelity rewards visa. This is momentous.
chase has had the countrywide visa for a year now with flat 2% CashBack also.
Stin
Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 12:23p
Applied - waiting on decision
Also: the application status link works fine for me
zwingman
Dismembered Member
posted: Dec. 2, 2008 @ 12:48p
Wow, I am impressed that this does beat the Fidelity 1.5% Visa Signature card. I wonder if Fidelity will attempt to match this percent credit.
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TxJeep
Member
posted: Sep. 11, 2012 @ 9:52a
Thanks for the help, guys. The $15 "late payment" fee was, indeed, reversed last night. Just a programming glitch, I guess. Out of curiosity, more than anything else, yesterday I used the on-line chat function and the guy I spoke with was sharp and assured me that I would automatically be credited in a day or two. The two customer reps I spoke to by phone were clueless. "You'll have to call back after you pay your bill and we can reverse the charge because you've never been late before."
BOA = bad training. BOA = bad programming. BOA = institutional arrogance.
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