Reminder: 2013 First Quarter 5% Cash Back Offers

A few days ago, we posted about 2013’s first quarter 5% cash back offers from Chase, Citi, and Discover. Back then, only registration for Discover’s Cashback offer was opened. As of now, registration is open for all 3 cards, so hurry up and register! The first quarter runs from January 1, 2013-March 31, 2013.

As a reminder, here are the 5% cashback categories for each card:

  • Chase Freedom: Gas stations, Drugstores, and Starbucks stores. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Sign up begins December 15th.
  • Citi Dividend: Zappos.com*, Fitness clubs, Drugstores. Up to $300 cash back ($6,000 in purchases) per calendar year. Sign up not yet open.
  • Discover Card: Restaurants and Movies. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Registration is currently open.

*Zappos.com is currently offering FREE VIP membership for a limited time only. Be sure to shop through vip.zappos.com. For more details, click here.

2013 First Quarter 5% Cash Back Offers

We hope you’re saving tons of money using your 5% cash back cards to do your holiday season. Here’s a friendly reminder that the first quarter of 2013 is right around the corner. Registration has already opened up for some cards and will open up within the next few days for the rest.

Here’s a breakdown of the categories being offered:

  • Chase Freedom: Gas stations, Drugstores, and Starbucks stores. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Sign up begins December 15th.
  • Citi Dividend: Zappos.com*, Fitness clubs, Drugstores. Up to $300 cash back ($6,000 in purchases) per calendar year. Sign up not yet open.
  • Discover Card: Restaurants and Movies. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Registration is currently open.

*Zappos.com is currently offering FREE VIP membership for a limited time only. Be sure to shop through vip.zappos.com. For more details, click here.

Chase Ink Business Spending Requirement Change

Chase Ink Business credit cards have reduced their spending requirements! Here are the new terms, compared to the original terms and spending limits.

  • Chase Ink Bold & Chase Ink Plus: 50,000 bonus points after $5000 spent in 3 months
    (previously 25,000 after 1st purchase + 25,000 after $10,000 in 3 months)
  • Chase Ink Classic + Chase Ink Cash: 20,000 bonus points after $3,000 in 3 months
    (previously 10,000 after 1st purchase + 15,000 after $5,000 within 3 months)

 

Chase Ultimate Rewards Mall

Have a Chase Freedom, Sapphire, or Ink card? Make sure you maximize your rewards by registering Chase Ultimate Rewards. Points never expire and you can even combine points across various cards.

Other benefits include:

  • At least one point per $ and up to 10 points per $
  • Earn extra points for shopping online & traveling
  • Use your points to bid on auctions for experiences, getaways, and more
  • Points can be redeemed for:
    • Cash back
    • Merchandise
    • Gift cards
    • Experiences (think Mastercard Priceless or Citi Private Pass)
    • Travel

Points typically take 3-5 business days to appear on your statement, but can take up to 45 days.

Reminder: Quarterly Credit Card Deals

Happy October! Today is the start of the 4th quarter. Have you activated your quarterly deals yet? Here’s quick summary of Discover, Chase Freedom, and Citi Dividend’s 4th quarter deals of 2012.

  • Discover Card: 5% Cashback Bonus on department stores & online holiday shopping. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases)
  • Chase Freedom: 5% cash back on hotel, airline, Best Buy, and Kohl’s purchases. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases)
  • Citi Dividend: 5% cash back on electronic stores, toy stores, and Macy’s purchases

Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back Quarterly Deal

Chase Freedom cardholders: Activate the 5% cash deal NOW for October 1-December 31! For these months, you will earn 5% cash back on hotel, airline, Best Buy, and Kohl’s purchases. There is a limit of $1,500 spend in these categories, which translates to a limit of $75 back. Don’t forget that you earn 1% cash back on all other purchases too! Last day to activate is December 14th.

Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card – 50,000 Bonus Points

Enroll yourself for a new Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card from Chase to start earning savings towards future vacations. Each purchase brings you closer to hotel, airline, and other rewards. In addition to having a complimentary 5th night, other cardholder benefits include:

  • 50,000 bonus points after your first purchase*
  • 1 free night stay at Category 1-4 hotels*
  • Annual fee of $85 waived the 1st year
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Anniversary bonus of 1 FREE night annually at Category 1-5 hotels

The points breakdown is as follows:

  • 5 points per $1 spend at over 3,500 Marriott locations
  • 2 points per $1 spend on direct airline purchases, car rental agencies, and restaurants
  • 1 point per $1 spend elsewhere
  • NO limit on the amount of points earned

*Bonus points qualifying purchases do not include balance transfers, cash advances, or checks. Allow 6-8 weeks for points to be posted. If account is closed before 6 months time, bonus points will be deducted.*Allow 6-8 weeks for free night e-certificate to be awarded. Must be redeemed within 6 months of issuance.

Offers valid for new Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Cardholders only.

Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back

Chase Freedom cardholders: If you haven’t already, be sure to active this quarter’s deal! For the months of July-September, you could earn 5% cash back at gas stations & restaurants. There is a limit of $1,500 spend in these categories, which translates to a limit of $75 back. Don’t forget that you earn 1% cash back on all other purchases too! Last day to activate is September 14th.

 

Upcoming 5% cash back in October-December are effective towards hotel, airline, Best Buy, and Kohl’s purchases. Activation period begins September 15th. You can also opt to receive e-mail and text reminders!

FREE VIP Lounge for Visa Chase Cardholders at the London Olympics

The 2012 London Olympic Games are looming upon us! Chase members can make the most of their trip just by flashing their Visa card to gain exclusive access to Visa’s VIP Lounge. Up to 5 guests can also accompany cardholder, provided that there is space. This event is FREE, but as space is limited and sure to fill up quick, it is best to RSVP (you also receive a special welcome gift if you do).

The Visa VIP Lounge is located at 116 Pall Mall in London’s West End, just a short distance from the Olympic Games and other London sights. It will be open daily during the Olympic Games, July 27-August 12, from 10:00 am to midnight.

The VIP Lounge will feature:

  • Celebrity Chef Morimoto Culinary Experiences*
  • Appearances by Olympic Athletes
  • Food, wine, beer and other refreshments daily
  • Free Wi-Fi and more than 10 HDTVs throughout the Lounge

*Cardholders and up to 6 guests are limited to 2 culinary experiences by Iron Chef Morimoto. Registration can be done here. The calendar should be updated when more information becomes available. You can also opt to get updates via email.

The following cards should be accepted, but call first to confirm: British Airways Visa, Disney Premier, Disney Rewards, Fairmont, Freedom, Hyatt, Marriot Premier, Marriort Rewards, Priority Club, Ritz-Carlton, Sapphire Preferred, Slate, Southwest, United Club, United MileagePlus Explorer. If we’ve missed a card, please let us know in the comments.

Chase Military – Benefits for Veterans and Military Service Members from Chase Bank

Chase Bank is seeking to give back to current servicemembers and veterans who are willing to sacrifice their lives for our nation. In addition to finding employment for veterans and repaying them with mortgage-free homes, Chase offers a variety of special banking programs to serve the unique banking needs of the nation’s military. The primary benefits of current servicemembers and veterans who open a Chase Premier Plus Checking account with a qualifying military ID can receive:

  • No $25 Monthly Service Fee and no balance requirement
  • Free Chase Design Checks
  • Free Safe Deposit Box (subject to availability)
  • No Chase fee on 4 non-Chase ATM transactions
  • No fee on Money Orders, Official Checks, Travelers Checks and Gift Cards
  • No Monthly Service Fee
    • 2 additional Chase Premier Plus Checking accounts
    • Chase Plus SavingsSM
    • A Chase BusinessSelect CheckingSM account
  • Free Chase Mobile® Banking
  • Free Online Banking with Bill Pay

Active duty or reserve servicemembers who set up direct deposits with their military base pay also enjoy:

  • No Chase fee on ALL non-Chase ATM transactions
  • No Chase fee on incoming/outgoing wires
  • No 3% Foreign Exchange fee on overseas debit card/ATM transactions

 

Free Historical Credit Card Statements for Wamu and Providian Credit Card holders

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Wamu (Washington Mutual) officially becomes part of Chase Bank on March 9, 2009.  If you are a WaMu or a Providian credit card holder, login to your WaMu/Providian account and order your credit card statements.  Its good to have hard copies just in case you need to verify information, proof of residence or use for IRS audits.  

Hurry, login before March 9 before WaMu closes its website and system.

$50 Commuter Cash Bonus from Chase – MetroCard, LIRR, Metro-North

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Enroll your Chase or WaMu Debit or Credit card and get a $10 Cash Reward (up to $50) for every $150 in qualiftying purchases.   Only purchases made without using your PIN from March 1 – April 30, 2009 with the enrolled Chase or WaMu card(s) will be considered for this promotion.

Qualifying for the bonus: MetroCard, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Metro-North Rail Road and NYC Yellow Cab rides.

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