Upgrading to a New Chase Freedom Credit Card
Author: purdue
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:53 pm
Post subject: switching an old Chase card to freedom card
on the http://chase.com/freedom website, I could find a link "already a carmember?" and it says "call the number on your current card to switch your existing credit card to Chase Freedom"
My question is, does it meen closing my old one and opening a freedom account? or just switching without closing?
My old card is opened in 2003 and I don't want to lose one of my oldest accounts.
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Author: Polonius
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:46 pm
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Why don't you call Chase and ask what it means?
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Author: Evilbunny
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:21 pm
Post subject: Upgrading to a New Chase Freedom Credit Card
its switching the current card into the freedom program if it qualifies (some account types cannot be product traded into the freedom program)
Author: Board Monitor
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:53 pm
Post subject:
Was reviewing the terms of the Freedom card today and was impressed that they offer a 1.25% redemption option. Any comments about this?
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Author: stevejk
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:59 am
Post subject: Upgrading to a New Chase Freedom Credit Card
Quote:
Board Monitor:
Was reviewing the terms of the Freedom card today and was impressed that they offer a 1.25% redemption option. Any comments about this?
Now, that's interesting! I had a Chase Freedom card which they converted to the Chase PerfectCard. Now they have a new Freedom card with better rewards. Dangnabbit!
I think it is interesting that they have the 1.25% (200 pts -> $250) option. Although I have other cards with 5% cash back at the same categories, maybe I'll apply in late Jan when the 0% APR on purchases on my main card expires. If I can get 0% APR on purchases for 12 months, then I can get the 3% cash back on grocery/gas/restaurant and put the balance (above the minimum payment) into high yield savings.
The only thing that concerns me is that they repeatedly mention "fast food restaurants" but what is that exactly? Sure, Mickey Ds, Burger King, Wendy's and the like would qualify. But what about sit-down restaurants? Does Visa have a different merchant code for sit-down restaurants versus fast food restaurants?
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:53 pm
Post subject: switching an old Chase card to freedom card
on the http://chase.com/freedom website, I could find a link "already a carmember?" and it says "call the number on your current card to switch your existing credit card to Chase Freedom"
My question is, does it meen closing my old one and opening a freedom account? or just switching without closing?
My old card is opened in 2003 and I don't want to lose one of my oldest accounts.
CardRatings.com is the most comprehensive source for comparing credit card offers. Please visit CardRatings.com to view the best rated credit cards!
Author: Polonius
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:46 pm
Post subject:
Why don't you call Chase and ask what it means?
_________________
Polonius
"Neither a borrower, nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend"
Author: Evilbunny
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:21 pm
Post subject: Upgrading to a New Chase Freedom Credit Card
its switching the current card into the freedom program if it qualifies (some account types cannot be product traded into the freedom program)
Author: Board Monitor
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:53 pm
Post subject:
Was reviewing the terms of the Freedom card today and was impressed that they offer a 1.25% redemption option. Any comments about this?
_________________
Regards,
Curtis Arnold
Board Monitor
http://www.CardRatings.com
20K+ Credit Card Reviews
Author: stevejk
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:59 am
Post subject: Upgrading to a New Chase Freedom Credit Card
Quote:
Board Monitor:
Was reviewing the terms of the Freedom card today and was impressed that they offer a 1.25% redemption option. Any comments about this?
Now, that's interesting! I had a Chase Freedom card which they converted to the Chase PerfectCard. Now they have a new Freedom card with better rewards. Dangnabbit!
I think it is interesting that they have the 1.25% (200 pts -> $250) option. Although I have other cards with 5% cash back at the same categories, maybe I'll apply in late Jan when the 0% APR on purchases on my main card expires. If I can get 0% APR on purchases for 12 months, then I can get the 3% cash back on grocery/gas/restaurant and put the balance (above the minimum payment) into high yield savings.
The only thing that concerns me is that they repeatedly mention "fast food restaurants" but what is that exactly? Sure, Mickey Ds, Burger King, Wendy's and the like would qualify. But what about sit-down restaurants? Does Visa have a different merchant code for sit-down restaurants versus fast food restaurants?
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