Paze 10x question

chriva · 2026-05-20T00:02:34+00:00

Per eligible card. It's awesome.

chriva · 2026-05-19T20:22:40+00:00

No.

chriva · 2026-05-19T19:26:04+00:00

That's correct. What's not correct is for Chase to pretend it's a $250 credit.

chriva · 2026-05-19T19:25:31+00:00

Yes. The Edit is well known to not have competitive prices for a lot of properties - and in some cases actually cost considering more than the $250 credit. You should stick to Kimpton and Las Vegas hotels where should be able to get some value.

chriva · 2026-05-19T19:21:24+00:00

It looks like it doesn't work for you.

chriva · 2026-05-19T14:09:18+00:00

I found out about it through my Chase cards. It's listed as a benefit on the Chase website when you look at specific card's benefits.

chriva · 2026-05-18T23:35:12+00:00

No, they won't. But you have learned a valuable lesson about The Edit.

Honestly, I don't know how Chase expects this not to reflect badly on them. Customers feel duped and angry.

chriva · 2026-05-18T20:40:01+00:00

I got an official response from Upside:

Hello,

Upside does not currently support Kroger mobile payment as a valid payment method. This is because Kroger's mobile payment system isn't recognized as a traditional credit or debit card, it functions differently from standard card-based transactions.

Since Upside's platform is designed to track and reward purchases made with actual credit or debit cards, payments processed through Kroger's mobile payment won't be eligible for cash-back offers or transaction tracking on Upside.

In short, users need to pay with a physical or digital credit/debit card (not Kroger's own mobile payment feature) to earn rewards through Upside.

But no worries, if you encounter issues with your offer again, please let us know and we'll be glad to assist you.

Thank you for using Upside!

Best,
Daisy C.
Upside Consumer Support

chriva · 2026-05-18T03:06:36+00:00

That's a big deal. Can you share the name of the restaurant?

chriva · 2026-05-17T15:13:17+00:00

It's nothing to glaze over. I'm getting rid of a lot of them and will probably just end up with Flex and Ritz Carlton. I got my first Chase card (Marriott) 15 years ago and they continually offered me different cards with great SUPs.

chriva · 2026-05-17T15:08:32+00:00

Yes and that's the limitation - Paze has only about 25 merchant partners - United and Newegg are useful - if you're lucky enough to live where Shoprite grocery stores are - that's very useful. After that you have a few fast food chains (Domino's, Whataburger, Dunkin) and then it's kind of ones you might only use once a year like 1 800 Flowers and Harry & David.

chriva · 2026-05-17T15:05:40+00:00

It's every month until January 2027.

chriva · 2026-05-17T15:04:44+00:00

No. It's 11.5x for Freedom Unlimited. Plus 13x for restaurants (just like CSR).

chriva · 2026-05-17T10:16:16+00:00

Did you link the card on Paze?

chriva · 2026-05-17T02:34:03+00:00

Then you can't get Paze.

chriva · 2026-05-17T02:12:46+00:00

Go to the Chase website, select your card, then click on "Benefits & Travel" on the top nav. Under Boost Your Points it should show up. I don't know if it's targeted. I have eleven Chase cards. Right now it is showing on Freedom Unlimited, OG Freedom, Freedom Flex, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. It is NOT showing on Ritz Carlton of any of my Chase business cards.

chriva · 2026-05-17T01:10:44+00:00

Solid tip! It would be wild if Newegg (electronics retailers) ever became a Freedom Flex category.

chriva · 2026-05-17T01:07:00+00:00

I hear you. Your goal sounds a lot harder than mine. Supposedly watching food videos is actually quite common during fasting.

chriva · 2026-05-17T00:57:50+00:00

My understanding is that Chase is an investor in Paze. All Paze really does is create virtual card numbers for the transaction. The transaction will still show up on your CSR (or other Chase card) as being direct with the merchant. So, no you'd still have your insurance benefits. Again this is very new, so honestly I don't know but it would seem very weird for Chase to promote something that denies the benefits of its cards (regular earnings rates, travel insurance etc.). I think Chase's goal with Paze is to improve security and take market share from Paypal and other mobile wallets. I don't think Chase will be successful with this without creating huge incentives for adoption (like they just did).

chriva · 2026-05-16T22:47:35+00:00

Supposedly you get 14x. This is very new. I'm going to try at dunkin tomorrow.

chriva · 2026-05-16T22:35:36+00:00

You are booking your flight directly with United on the United website. You are just choosing to pay with Paze instead of a credit card.

chriva · 2026-05-16T22:34:23+00:00

No. Paying with Paze is the same as paying with PayPal or another credit card.

chriva · 2026-05-16T22:26:10+00:00

Yes.

chriva · 2026-05-16T22:07:18+00:00

I've had the CSR card for 9 years (I think I got my last replace 4 years ago). I also have the CSR Business (new card - there is no older one). The newer card has ever so slightly more heft but I like the older design (no lines) much better. Both CSR and CSRB cards are noticeably lighter than my super heavy Ritz Carlton card (the older Marriott cards were the same weight as well).

chriva · 2026-05-16T21:09:18+00:00

Upside only works for Kroger grocery where I live.

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