AVOID These 9 Chase Credit Card MISTAKES

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In this video, we’re going over 9 Chase credit card mistakes that I see so many people make when using Chase credit cards like the Sapphire Preferred, Freedom Flex, and Freedom Unlimited. Even though these credit cards from Chase have many great features and benefits, there are still many traps and roadblocks in place that hurt the value that most people get when using these cards.
Personally, I love having a credit card setup like the Chase Trifecta in my wallet which is led by the Chase Sapphire Preferred and also includes the Chase Freedom Flex and Chase Freedom Unlimited. I also really like some of the other hotel and airline credit cards from Chase like the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, the World of Hyatt credit card, and the United Explorer card. However, I see a lot of people make some easily avoidable mistakes when applying for and using these cards, so hopefully this video will help you to avoid these things so that you can get max value from any points, miles, or cash back that you earn from Chase credit cards!
I have 8 Chase credit cards in my own wallet that I’ve been using for over 5 years now, so I actually learned a lot from making some of the mistakes in this video myself. But now I want to share what I’ve learned because credit cards should be easy to use, even though sometimes the big issuers like Chase will make you work a little bit to get the most out of them. So whether you’re earning Chase Ultimate Rewards Points with cards in the Chase Trifecta or any other credit card points and miles, hopefully this video will be valuable to you!
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@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Have you made any of these mistakes with Chase credit cards?

@tequila_guy_con_limon_y_sa5646 Жыл бұрын

I have a question. I’ve been seeing ur channel for a while and I know it’s all about credit cards. But I wanted to ask if you know anything about credit unions? Could you make a video or something about the benefits or direct me to somewhere that they talk about it. I’ve googled It and I’m just getting mixed answers

@alexc2265 Жыл бұрын

Yep. I totally wish I had my Freedom Flex offer matched. I missed that 5% back on gas on top of the regular bonus by no more than weeks.

@adrbejarano 11 ай бұрын

Question Daniel, what do you do with the points if you downgrade to a freedom cards? Is it affected in any way?

@alexc2265 11 ай бұрын

@@adrbejarano If you’re talking about the Sapphire series, it’s the same points system, so nothing should happen, but I don’t have experience with that

@seinfeldcostanza9433 8 ай бұрын

I believe, it's only the higher tiered credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred that you'll have more perks and can move points to partner merchants like United Miles. But your number of points will stay the same.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial Жыл бұрын

The ability to get multiple bonuses on Chase's cards is one of the biggest pros to these cards that isn't appreciated enough I feel like. The 5/24 rule forces you to keep Chase cards in mind, but the positive side of it is that if you manage your 5/24 status correctly, you could be cycling through Chase card bonuses constantly which isn't something you can do with every lender (I'm looking at you Amex 👀). This was a really valuable video Daniel... great work once again!

@samab1 Жыл бұрын

you literally just addressed every concern i had about getting a new promotion offer, downgrading, and 5/24 rule in one video. you just earned another subscriber !

@MannyCovington Жыл бұрын

Thankfully haven’t made any of these mistakes, Chase makes a mistake with the 5/24 rule though 😭

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

You're a pro at this with your videos on credit cards and travel, so good to hear that you've managed to avoid a lot of these! Agreed though, Chase 5/24 has gotta go lol. Thanks Manny!

@nicanzalone1 Жыл бұрын

Great list for sure! Really good information and example on the 48 month rule, thank you!

@SpongeEvan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel! Your Chase video is always so informative and easy to follow!

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for saying that! I appreciate the support! 👍

@PierceJordan Жыл бұрын

Great video man! Lots of value packed in this one.

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pierce, appreciate it man!!

@damewhin Жыл бұрын

I got the 100, 000 chase bonus in the mail, I could no longer ignore them after doing the math, Free 💰

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! I’d love to get an offer like that in the mail haha. Definitely smart to take advantage of that!

@Wolfeman660 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel! After that video you posted about the elevated 80k offer last month I did reach out to Chase about matching. Unfortunately they kept me at the 60k welcome offer but I was also only 2 weeks away from the end of my 90 day period, so that is most likely why.

@lailaatallah1857 Жыл бұрын

Incredibly informative and helpful! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and tricks.

@EthanPatrick_CreditCards Жыл бұрын

I literally just got approved for that INSANE Marriott 5 free night offer as well from an email offer, so it’s still out there if you look for it! And as annoying as it is, paying attention to 5/24 pays off honestly. Loved the way you explained that Daniel.

@sjg6158 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Dan. Just as I've cautioned before with downgrading a card, Chase "could" deny that if you're headed into year two with the annual fee card, and if approved, they could reduce your credit limit, which increases your utilization. Also, and as you've mentioned a number of times (and I've certainly taken advantage of it), become a Hyatt member as that's often the best point value for redemption, often >$0.03 / point.

@wavyyyq7285 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos man, I’m 20 and i’m an accounting and finance major. I first got started with chase by watching your videos. Now I have the trifecta and im loving it. Great work with your videos!

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Love to hear that man, I really appreciate you watching and supporting the channel! I'm obviously a huge Chase fan, so good to hear that you're enjoying these cards too! Thanks again for watching 👍

@thiagogregory1 3 ай бұрын

tips to get approved for the freedom flex or unlimited?

@caribdude8151 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Thanks for this video! 👍

@RobertTorres_ Жыл бұрын

It’s not necessarily a rule but more of a tip, I remember applying to the CFU and got denied because I didn’t have enough credit history. So for those of you struggling to get your foot in the door into chase’s ecosystem, I suggest opening up a checking account to start building that relationship with them. Within 2-3 months you should have a good chance of being accepted. However things may get easier with the new chase freedom rise coming soon.

@jw0ng23 Жыл бұрын

Good video on Chase cards. On the point to call chase to match an update signing bonus, this needs to be done within 30 days in conjunction of when you got your card and when the updated bonus went live.

@marvinfrancois1 Жыл бұрын

The best content creator in the credit card space and it isn't even close. Great work Daniel, keep dominating!

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you Marvin, thanks so much man!!

@jenniferlego4221 Жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying your content. I don't travel much, but might start. 😁

@laidyssolar8772 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Still learning how this credit card world works 😅

@TheAMEXBoss Жыл бұрын

Awesome info Daniel!! So informative!!!!

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that! Appreciate it! 👍

@JakeSpradlin2 Жыл бұрын

Great video Daniel! Personally I have not made any of these Chase mistakes, but it’s mainly due to KZfaqrs such as yourself and Reddit. I am working on my 80k bonus from my new CSP now!

@jackwhitley6746 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I was wondering if you could make a video comparing the new Capital One duo (venture X and savor) vs Amex Duo vs Chase Trifecta

@audrierivera4831 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video I'm planning on getting my first Chase cc next month. Your channel has helped a lot!

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Love to hear that, glad that my videos have been helpful! Best of luck with applying for your first Chase card! Thanks for watching Audrie 👍

@audrierivera4831 Жыл бұрын

@@Daniel_Braun I got approved for the freedom unlimited. You and your channel really helped remove the stigma I've had for cc! Keep up the good work

@Andrew20000 Жыл бұрын

Hey Daniel! Any chance you could do a quick video on the Chase World of Hyatt card vs the Chase Marriott Bonvoy and AMEX Hilton Cards?

@MichaelCarrPilot Жыл бұрын

GF didn’t even check the website but got a 100,000 offer for CSP after the same spend AND was approved even at 7/24. I have the CSR so their algorithm is going great.

@kno103 Жыл бұрын

Just called Chase Card Services and requested the higher 80,000 point sign up bonus for my new Sapphire card. They increased with the stipulation that I meet the requirement of spending $2000 in 3 months to receive 20,000 additional points following completion of the $4000 in 3 months. It works! Thanks Daniel!

@BobI-jb4rk Жыл бұрын

Great video I just started my Chase journey so there is a 100% chance I would have made all the mistakes.

@jaypaladin-havesmartswilll5508 Жыл бұрын

Thanks about mentioning that you got Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless with 5 night bonus. I was about to apply for 3 nights. I see that the 5 nights is a targeted offer, I will check around for that offer.

@MattWelterOfficial Жыл бұрын

I definitely wish I planned a little bit more around the Chase 5/24 rule because now I"m in a bit of a gardening phase waiting to come back down under 5/24 later in the year in order to capitalize on the Chase Ink Unlimited/Cash Offers, and then some other cards as well like the WOH Card. Great video here Daniel!

@fredarroyo7429 8 ай бұрын

I think 5/24 doesn’t apply to business card

@duhbullb Ай бұрын

I didnt even know or ask but Chase matched the extra 5% back on groceries on 1st year on the Flex when I had applied a week prior to them rolling that offer out.

@chollettgarrett 11 ай бұрын

Please use the chapters feature on your videos especially the segmentable ones.

@SOXGATORS Жыл бұрын

Another awesome upload!!

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

You’re the best! Thanks so much for the donation to the channel and the support you’ve always shown in the community here!!

@SOXGATORS Жыл бұрын

😊

@bradroth7005 Жыл бұрын

Way off topic, can I ask what kind of shirt you are wearing here? I like the clean look of this.

@SIat 8 ай бұрын

The mistake I was making with Chase was when I was booking flights I was doing it through the travel tab instead of doing it through ultimate rewards. So I was getting the general 2x points for travel instead of 5x for flights until I figured that out.

@ericpaez2228 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm currently sitting at 4/24 (soon to be 3/24 as it has almost been 2 years since opening my CFU). My credit cards consist of CFU, CSP, Amex Gold, CVX. What Chase card do you recommend I look into for highest SUBs historically while I'm under 5/24?

@MrHawaiiboy510 5 ай бұрын

What travel partners are best to transfer your chase points out to fly domestic flights?

@JenniferGrant-ys1hy Жыл бұрын

I'm bummed I missed out on the Freedom Flex 5% grocery bonus for the first year. Do you know if Chase will release that again this year?

@Mruelas0924 Жыл бұрын

I got the higher promotion by calling Chase! Easy and quick, got my extra points! Thanks!

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Love to hear that!

@dtkodak123 Жыл бұрын

Is the World of Hyatt credit card the next card I should get after the Chase Trifecta? Is it worth it? Or maybe an airline card? From Seattle area, and just canceled my Alaska Airlines card. Didn't seem worth it anymore as a single person. Thanks for your vids.

@dante17 Жыл бұрын

When downgrading the CSP, and looking to get it back, do I have to apply again or call and upgrade my current freedom card?

@user-bu2qn2il4k Жыл бұрын

Quick question, what do you plan on doing to your second freedom unlimited card after you downgrade your sapphire to it?

@Universe.444 Жыл бұрын

I called chase and asked for the 80K offer. I had gotten approved 5 days prior with the 60K offer. The rep said I’d get the additional 20K within 2 billing cycles. 🤞🏾

@SewSewClassic 9 ай бұрын

After watching a couple of credit card points videos, I am astounded at how many credit cards you guys carry!!! We have a six figure income. Well above six figures, not trying to brag I’m just giving you some context. We only have a chase sapphire preferred (I haven’t been able to convince my husband to upgrade to the reserve because he doesn’t think the added annual fee will benefit pay off) We both use the same account so we can accrue more points and pay everything we can with the card and pay the full balance at the end of the month. Even so I don’t think we have enough points to get ourselves first class seats, so how do you guys do it? We have gotten free flights before but always economy. I guess we are playing the game all wrong.

@JayFairbrother Жыл бұрын

#8 - when you downgrade and get a new CSP card, will you have to re-link accounts with your fiance to transfer points? Or will it keep the link because its all under your same chase acct?

@Adam_Marquardt Жыл бұрын

Do you have to cancel a freedom unlimited or flex card and re apply to get the bonus? If not what is the strategy with them?

@SteinerSE 10 ай бұрын

Does the Chase 5/24 apply to getting the Amazon Prime VISA since that is a Chase card?

@music_rose5642 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I’ve been enjoying your videos recently as I’ve been getting interest in managing my finances. I’m only a 21 year old college student so I got my first credit card 2 years ago(Discover student CC) and then a year ago got the Chase freedoms unlimited. Now I’m currently trying to find what my next CC should be, what would your recommend I get next ?

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Maybe the chase freedom flex could be good!

@Laboy88 Жыл бұрын

Im over the 5/24 and still got approved for the preferred 🙃

@brandenheffernan2969 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone had success with the Wells Fargo reconsideration line?

@aliestremadoyro2491 5 ай бұрын

Hi, question on mistake #6 - what if you have a bunch of miles on the CSP and Freedom but are coming up on the 48 months? I didn’t know that I would be eligible to receive a bonus again! But what do I do to my current miles?

@kevinyang3006 Жыл бұрын

I just got the freedom unlimited 2 weeks ago and have reached the welcome bonus. I have another big purchase soon and want to take advantage of the freedom flex welcome bonus. How long should I wait? I have a great credit score so I should be accepted but I don’t want to apply too soon

@mattball2700 Жыл бұрын

My wife signed up for the CSP for 60k; shortly after she got hers, they raised it to 80k. Based on feedback from Travel Freely, she asked for 80k and got it! 80k seems dead of now.

@youseennothing8432 Жыл бұрын

Is the CSP card the only card to transfer to preferred partners? I have the CSP and want to downgrade to avoid the AF? Thank you!

@DellaCusina Жыл бұрын

Bro, I’m trying to learn I’ve been wasting so many points with my business. I don’t even know where to start.. credit score is 812 just started collecting cards, but I may have started to fast :-). I just had 8 hard inquiries in the past month lol not sure how that’s gonna affect my score hopefully it’s still stays well above 750 but I wanna keep going and I’m not sure how long I need to wait. Luckily I’m still at only three cards out of the 5/24 so I’m gonna hit up some more chase business cards. Before I round out my Chase personal cards.

@airmett8939 Жыл бұрын

Hey Daniel. Could you make one of these for Amex as well? Thanks

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

You’re in luck! I made a similar video for Amex a few weeks ago, so here it is: 10 Amex Mistakes That 90% of People Make kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbSgbKajx8zbqX0.html

@davang595 8 ай бұрын

Do you have the number to call Chase to up the UR point? Thanks

@NataliaRoberto-rt6dd Ай бұрын

Which one would you reccomend for the first time applicant: Chase Freedom Unlimited® credit card or CHASE SAPPHIRE PREFERRED?

@drbcrb Жыл бұрын

If already have a Reserve card will they offer points to pay the fee again? Amex keeps sending me offers.

@ProJvst Жыл бұрын

do you have any credit union cards? or only big bank institutions

@8UMadBro8 11 ай бұрын

For the Sapphire card I received an offer for 80k points; are they likely to offer 100k points again or at all? Or is it worth just taking the 80k?

@frankfitter Жыл бұрын

If you downgrade your preferred card to a flex or freedom card, do you lose the points on your preferred card?

@leo_brooks Жыл бұрын

As far as I know, southwest cards cannot be downgraded to a no annual fee option

@courtneykay4719 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know if you can get welcome bonuses if you apply for more than one of their cards? For instance could you get the Amazon Chase Card and get the $200 gift card and the Chase preferred which offer 60k points

@rcapogarcia Жыл бұрын

Recommendation...close the Chase Saphire card on the anniversary so you can enjoy the 10% yearly return. It would be a mistake to downgrade before this.

@steve_rogers_usmc1990 Жыл бұрын

Great content! Question with regard to the 5/24 rule, does that apply to credit cards in the last 24 months only or any new accounts such as car loans mixed in with credit card products? I worry the Chase algorithm will see a new car loan mixed with 4 new credit cards and auto decline because it can't differentiate.

@stfc7853 Жыл бұрын

@@Tony36847does it include business credit card

@stfc7853 Жыл бұрын

@@Tony36847 👍

@HeathHoss44 Жыл бұрын

Can you make one of these for Amex? Specifically the platinum

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Got it right here! 10 Amex Mistakes That 90% of People Make kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbSgbKajx8zbqX0.html

@everapple1415 Жыл бұрын

Can you get Both the freedom flex and unlimited bonus so 400$ in total or do you have to wait 24 months in order to get the other one?

@LK_EBM Жыл бұрын

You can get both. No need to wait. Get them both now.

@412foto Жыл бұрын

sadly I asked chase to match the offer on the preferred and they denied me. I was only a month from when I got card and they upped it. Chatted online. Maybe should have called too. :(

@RushVoorhisOutdoors 11 ай бұрын

If you apply in branch, they'll give you an extra 10k points

@juto1234567 Жыл бұрын

I had one question about the Downgrading. If you already have the freedom flex and unlimited credit card and you want to downgrade a sapphire card, can you downgrade the sapphire card to either a flex or unlimited card even though you already have one of each of those cards?

@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 Жыл бұрын

I hope he answers this

@anthonyrude 9 ай бұрын

Why would I use those cards when mine pays me 100% back in rewards?

@coreyw5981 Жыл бұрын

If you downgrade out of the sapphire, will they really let accept you for another one? Wont they see what youre up to?

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

If you're really trying to game the system and open, close, reapply, and product change a ton then they might flag you for that - but in general when someone is just opening cards at a normal pace and product changing after the right time periods have passed then they don't worry about that

@justice0587 Жыл бұрын

Just a question, to combine the points both have to have the chase preferred card??

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

I don’t believe so, as long as you have a card earning UR points then just call Chase and tell them you’d like to transfer to a household member that has the Sapphire Preferred. So only 1 of you should need to have that card

@justice0587 Жыл бұрын

@@Daniel_Braun I appreciate the answer, thanks

@BruceM8 Жыл бұрын

Daniel, there is a question I have not seen addressed anywhere, and I was hoping you would mention it but did not. You are about to downgrade your Sapphire card and will later apply for a new Sapphire card. During the period in which you have no Sapphire card, what happens to your Ultimate Rewards points? Do you transfer them out of your Sapphire card before the downgrade? Can they be consolidated to an non-Sapphire card while you have no Sapphire card? Is there any danger of losing points that you want to use for future transfer to airlines or hotels?

@PurpleDrazi Жыл бұрын

Chances are, you are PC'ing to another UR earning card. The new card will hold those UR points that used to be in the original card

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Francis is correct in that comment! If you already have another chase card that earns UR points then your points will be safe there. The only reason you would want to transfer or use the points before downgrading the CSP is if you don’t plan to get it again in the future. If you plan to reapply then you will still have those points with other UR point cards and then you’ll have access to redeem them better with the new CSP. This is assuming that Chase will still approve you again though obviously. Hope that helps!

@SOXGATORS Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching and supporting! 🥇

@No_cap_yo Жыл бұрын

Honestly skip chase cards or get the bonus points and use them and get rid of the card. There is a night and day difference between Amex and Chase reserve customer service.

@SC_XOLOs Жыл бұрын

Crazy cause I had horrible experience with AMEX platinum card and canceled it. Now I’m team Chase .

@dtsang508 Жыл бұрын

#6 is not accurate. If you close the acct in good standing, it will not count against you. You might get a slight temporary ding by reducing your available credit. However, having too much unused credit will hurt your chances of being approved for a future card.

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Hey Denny, that’s correct! That’s why I said that the account will not fall off until 7-10 years, depending on if it was in good standing or not. Like you said, the immediate impact is the drop in available credit which can affect utilization. My main takeaway with mistake number 6 is that most Chase credit cards with an annual fee have a no annual fee downgrade option. I think that is better than closing a card with an annual fee in 95% of cases for most people. Hopefully that makes more sense which what I meant there - but great point you made about closing a card!

@dtsang508 Жыл бұрын

@@Daniel_Braun Thx Daniel. Love your videos. Clear concise. I hope you can get as popular as Brian Jung! I'm a subscriber now!

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

@@dtsang508 Thanks Denny, I really appreciate that and so happy to have you as a subscriber!

@dtsang508 Жыл бұрын

@@Daniel_Braun Great content idea --> Manufactured spending to meet promo req... :)

@drayray9766 Жыл бұрын

First

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for such an early view of the new upload!

@drayray9766 Жыл бұрын

@@Daniel_Braun absolutely. One of the best. Love your vids, high quality and not generic overviews.

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that, thanks for the support here! 👍

@CesarJoel Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the info! 🫡✌️

@Daniel_Braun Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much César! Appreciate it

@brxdriguez9255 Жыл бұрын

Regarding rule #7, if I wanted to downgrade my freedom unlimited to a freedom flex and then reapply for the freedom unlimited, would I be able to get that signing bonus or does it only work with a sapphire card?