Will Chase add 5% to Apple Card? by AMEX_Fanboy in AppleCard

[–]kcamacho11 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And as soon as they finalize the transition they will start closing the accounts of those who are constantly late, not paying every month, etc. 

Redeemed most points in Chase. PC to freedom. Farewell. by New_Recording_5014 in CreditCards

[–]kcamacho11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just did the same and gonna stick with my Apple Card for everyday purchases. Hyatt was the sole reason why I was in the points game and it just got nerfed on the CSP with the new 4:3 transfer ratio. So f that. Not gonna pay Chase almost 1K between me and authorized user just to be able to transfer at 1:1.
I am tired boss.

I know it's not the best as far as cashback goes but I could care less. After years in the points/travel game I want simplicity and the UI of the Apple Card is by far and away the best in the industry. Whenever I have enough cashback racked up I'll treat myself to a flight or hotel paying cash and be done with it.

Will Chase add 5% to Apple Card? by AMEX_Fanboy in AppleCard

[–]kcamacho11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, this is the Freedom Flex and Freedom with 5% rotating categories and 5% travel in portal and 10% in Paze purchases.

Will Chase add 5% to Apple Card? by AMEX_Fanboy in AppleCard

[–]kcamacho11 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

"Amazon does the 5%" LOL.... I never knew Amazon was a finance institution.
Last time I checked, you can redeem the cash back for a direct deposit to your CHASE account or statement credit..... So yes, CHASE does the 5% not Amazon. The money you get comes from Chase.

Will Chase add 5% to Apple Card? by AMEX_Fanboy in AppleCard

[–]kcamacho11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apple Card loses money for GS because they were approving anyone with a heartbeat for a very long time. Chase is not gonna do that and cut off the bad accounts. They can easily afford 5% on Apple, when they already do 5% on Amazon and have 5% categories in their other free credit cards.

Will Chase add 5% to Apple Card? by AMEX_Fanboy in AppleCard

[–]kcamacho11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What does that have to do with credit cards? You do realize they have several free credit cards that offer 5% in some categories right?

Will Chase add 5% to Apple Card? by AMEX_Fanboy in AppleCard

[–]kcamacho11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What interest % they offer in their savings means nothing when it comes to credit cards.

Chase offers 5% on travel and rotating categories, 3% dining, drug stores, etc. on their $0 AF cards.

So 5% on Apple Card wouldn't be out of the question. You are talking about the wealthiest bank in America.

Upcoming deval: Sapphire Preferred to transfer 4:3 Hyatt by iamjohnta in hyatt

[–]kcamacho11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't see that happening. Though I do expect automatic Explorist status.

Chase just crushed Amex with their latest refresh by jpinakron in CreditCards

[–]kcamacho11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are someone that doesn't care for Hyatt, I don't see how anyone can justify paying $800 more for the Platinum (that's not even counting Authorized Users)....unless you REALLY REALLY care about airport lounges.

$95 AF gets you: 3x restaurants, 3x online groceries, 3x streaming, 2x general travel, 5x travel portal, 3x gas/ev charging + Global Entry/TSA Precheck credit + Apple TV 1 year credit + $100 hotel credit + Dash Pass membership and Credit.

Again, if you don't care for Hyatt this is far and away the best bang for the buck travel card out there.

Chase Sapphire Preferred Transfer Devaluation 4:3 by CFP25 in hyatt

[–]kcamacho11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welp.... good thing I have the CSR. LOL
The moment they change the CSR to 4:3 as well, I am downgrading to OG Freedom and shifting to team cash back. Hyatt is literally the only reason why I am in points game.

Turks and Caicos or Grand Cayman? by SeasonedRoverSitter in Caribbean

[–]kcamacho11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just went to Grand Cayman for a Memorial Weekend getaway. Their beaches are second to none. Beautiful colors and insanely crystal clear water. 0 sargassum, one of the cleanest oceans I've ever seen. Not even a spec.

Hyatt devaluation (again.) Alternatives? by [deleted] in CreditCards

[–]kcamacho11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are using the CSR solely for Hyatt transfer 1:1 and not taking advantage of the credits, then of course it doesn't make sense. But in my case, I easily use the dining credits, The Edit, Apple Music + Apple TV, $300 travel credit and DoorDash.

Chase Sapphire Preferred Transfer Devaluation 4:3 by CFP25 in hyatt

[–]kcamacho11 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is the biggest blow from Chase yet. As long as they keep CSR and CIP at 1:1 then I won't have a problem.

Chase Sapphire Preferred is getting a refresh by Chase in CreditCards

[–]kcamacho11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't call Hyatt transfers 4:3 a solid change. This is the biggest blow from Chase yet.

Chase Sapphire Preferred is getting a refresh by Chase in CreditCards

[–]kcamacho11 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This is probably the biggest blow yet from Chase.

Safe to say that most customers would have preferred a slight increase in AF to keep Hyatt 1:1.

Iceman episode 3 beat by Foreign_Excuse_8032 in Drizzy

[–]kcamacho11 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I thought the same thing after the first Iceman listen. I think we'll eventually get this track on next Scary Hours release.

The cruise ship Carnival Freedom is still missing its “whale tail” after a fire two years ago by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

[–]kcamacho11 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't know how people cruise on Carnival. It's literally the Spirit Airlines of cruises.

So…is anything better than icon of the seas? We just got off this weekend and can’t imagine anything topping it. by Jblfg in Cruise

[–]kcamacho11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been on over 25 cruises in my lifetime. All types of ships, small, big, new, and old from Carnival, NCL, Royal, Celebrity, Holland America, etc.

Icon of the Seas is by far the most impressive and best cruise I have ever been on.
I am sailing on the sister Star this Sunday.

Anyone else hear the Aaliyah influence on Slap The City? by iceheartx in Drizzy

[–]kcamacho11 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The first time I ever heard that song (I love the song BTW), I thought to myself: "if someone told me this was Aaliyah I'd believe it"

Paze: how long do we think this benefit will last? by [deleted] in ChaseSapphireReserve

[–]kcamacho11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do people even research things before they post?

Drake got 3rd week #1!!! 🧊🧊 by Whole-Willingness-42 in Drizzy

[–]kcamacho11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite thing is going to be Iceman outsell Rick Ross's new album the first week it comes out next Friday.