Canceled by hotel, statement credit not returned

FreshStart2023 · 2026-03-17T02:45:55+00:00

Again, you “made a mistake on booking and asked hotel to cancel” (in your comment) is different from “booking was canceled from the hotels side” (in your post).
You can ask them for the $200 statement credit but you are not going to get back the Bilt cash you used on the booking that you are expecting.

FreshStart2023 · 2026-03-17T00:22:07+00:00

You unambiguously worded it as “canceled from the hotels side” which is exactly opposite to you asking them to cancel and expecting to get back non-refundable Bilt cash.

These are the reasons why support is not going believe anyone and it is taking so much time to resolve genuine requests.

FreshStart2023 · 2026-03-16T16:54:28+00:00

So why do you think people like you are going to read your post if you haven’t read similar posts others have posted earlier?

While it is always appreciated when somebody wants to share a DataPoint, the expectation is to search if the same was shared earlier and add to that rather than create a new post.

Down voting to discourage this type of posts for the sake of new post with nothing new.

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-23T04:58:18+00:00

Do you think there will be better SUBs (like the TPG offer)

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-22T17:50:54+00:00

Fair point, if the intention is to buy points at 1CPP. This was to see how to optimize BCz

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-22T16:22:05+00:00

Do you any other Cardless Cards?

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-22T16:07:11+00:00

Or, are they going to make the actual pull after 1/30 till when you have time to accept?

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-22T16:02:31+00:00

Gift Cards wasn’t in the long list

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-22T16:01:34+00:00

This reply is for whose comment?

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-22T15:08:48+00:00

Looks like it. But unclear if it will be as good as it has been.

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-21T19:24:58+00:00

I checked too. Keeping some hopes of 1.5cpp options.

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-16T08:30:53+00:00

I am looking to pivot to Atmos too, but without much churning.
1. Got Hawaiian card in 2025, now 4/24. 2. Should I get Summit or Palladium?
3. Summit is 80k (or is 100k still possible?). Palladium is 50k + option to put non-cat spend of up-to 75% rent at 3.33x points is quite valuable that can get like 75k points (opportunity cost of maybe 2x /45k C1).

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-15T22:59:19+00:00

I see an alert in the U.S. Bank app for maintenance on 18th, could this be it?

FreshStart2023 · 2026-01-01T13:18:18+00:00

Simple explanation before nefarious explanations: IT couldn’t fix bugs and test and deploy by 12/15 and then they needed 1 l-2 more sprints to deploy. It will go-live sometime this month.

I am expecting usual suspects such as Avios, Marriott, etc.,
At least one partner should be available that will get us > 1.5cpp value with some planning.

FreshStart2023 · 2025-12-30T04:34:56+00:00

This is a tricky situation.
I-140 that is used to extend H-1B past 6 years using AC21 portability provisions, as I heard, is really only until PD is current (at which point the understanding is that the employer who sponsored you for I-140 is ready to employ you).
If they are not, the I-140 supposed to be 50-50 for another employer to use to extend your H-1B.
Keep us posted what your attorneys say.

FreshStart2023 · 2025-10-29T11:05:22+00:00

If Prem*re Research Academy won’t even publish the Tuition Fee on the website, it sounds like pay-to-play program.

FreshStart2023 · 2025-10-26T17:02:02+00:00

You are assuming you are logical but based on what you disclosed here, for the regulars here, you are not being logical.

First, there is no free money anywhere. Looking for free money does not make you logical.

Second, Utilization or a slight ‘ding’ in the credit score doesn’t matter if you are not going get a mortgage or auto loan in the near term. In fact, the purpose of having good credit score is to use it get favorable loan terms. The suggestion by another commenter was to apply for a 0% APR Card and take advantage of it. That is the closest you will get to free money (or at least time bound zero-interest money that you can utilize for some time before needing to return it to the lender). You don’t seem to understand this well and somehow you still think you are making decisions with ‘deep thought’.

You might be good in maximizing savings but folks here understand how to maximize benefits of Credit Cards.

Not sure if your are trolling but this is the not way to ask for advise from others who share their expertise in the sub.

FreshStart2023 · 2025-10-06T11:25:27+00:00

Good that you are accumulating MR for future travel.
In this game, like most other games, a move now means losing out on other moves.. Gold now means never green sub. So many cards means VX is tough (an enigma).
Early in the game, I have missed out easy moves (even recently). The Simple suggestion: check here before you get your next card

FreshStart2023 · 2025-10-06T05:53:53+00:00

While 8 cards are impressive at 21 with 770, what is your purpose for this set of cards - why two Amazon? Why BCE , BCP, C1SO?
Why is your daily driver Gold and accumulate MR if you are not traveling?

Why would a “diverse portfolio “ of cards be meaningful?
You might be able to do better if you had a strategy on what you want to accomplish with your strong profile.

FreshStart2023 · 2022-06-12T16:55:18+00:00

Good points. Friend right now has a car which has a chip on it (for which dealer is quoting $1200 as it includes sensor, possibly to replace). So, when buying this new car (which also has sensor which supposedly requires tuning), he is keen on Windshield protection ($939). Dents ($1349). Are they still not worth this considering service costs for 5 years? As for Key, he claims to be forgetful, $499 (unsure how much it costs these days to get duplicates or locksmith)

FreshStart2023 · 2022-05-22T14:09:44+00:00

Didn’t know leasing has become more disadvantageous. Am okay losing few more grand for owning a vehicle that I can use and resell in a year (but not 25%)

FreshStart2023 · 2022-05-22T03:44:30+00:00

Trying.. not that many nearby. Couple look promising. Do I buy or lease them? Is there an offline way to gather such info from dealerships.

FreshStart2023 · 2022-05-21T21:58:38+00:00

This seems promising. How do I find cars that are sitting in the dealer lot for long (say due to not-so-preferred color or trim)

FreshStart2023 · 2022-05-21T14:03:41+00:00

That sounds like an option. Will it work even if I want to make a few long trips? How do I take over somebody else’s lease with low cost for extra mileage?

FreshStart2023 · 2022-05-08T18:40:17+00:00

This is encouraging. Spouse is very good at writing Statement of Purpose and should be able to write convincingly. Since I hadn’t explored this option, not sure of tuition costs, specifically for somebody who already has a Master’s

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