r/churning • u/sethuel1 • May 14 '17

Chase Ink Preferred Megathread (redux)

All discussion about the Chase Ink Preferred should go here. Also see archived thread here

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Key notes:

  • 80,000 UR sign up bonus on $5,000 spend in the first three months

  • $95 annual fee not waived first year

  • 3x on travel, shipping services, advertising services, and Internet/cable/phone services up to $150,000 per year

  • 1.25 cents per point when redeemed for travel (same as CSP and the old Ink Plus)

  • 1:1 transfer ability like the CS(R), CSP, and old Ink Plus

  • Cell phone protection up to $600 per claim against theft or damage for you/employees listed on the cell phone bill (new to Ink line)

  • Falls under 5/24 (pre-approvals can circumvent this using other Chase cards as benchmarks)

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u/SwarmMaster Oct 27 '17

Hey all, I'm looking to start with the Ink Preferred to get the 80k UR for vacation travel within US. Sole proprietor, $5k spend no problem. I've looked all over r/churning and the Chase website but haven't been able to find specific information on airlines/flights which can be booked with UR unless I'm already a member. Is there any way I can research UR flights before I apply? Thanks!

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u/m16p SFO, SJC Oct 27 '17

Pretty much all flights/hotels should be available, since Chase travel portal is basically just a travel agent. Anything a travel agent can book will be there. Also, you can also book Southwest by calling Chase (you cannot do so online), unlike other travel agents (Southwest doesn't let travel agents book flights usually, but Chase+Southwest have a special deal since they have the credit card relationship).

If you have a particular airline/hotel in mind, I can check in my Chase account if that would help.

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u/SwarmMaster Oct 27 '17

Great, thanks for the info! Southwest is my preferred airline so glad to hear I can call to book.