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@balenciveteran
@balenciveteran 16 сағат бұрын
My 14 yo son is an authorized user. When setting up Priority Pass in my husband's name, linking my son's card - do I specify Cardholder BILLING details to be in my son's name?
@swgreer75
@swgreer75 Күн бұрын
The friend that did the $15 Starbucks gift card from The Flower and Gift Boutique - did she select pick up? When I select pick up, it appears to be a location in a strip mall/office park type area.
@saib3242
@saib3242 3 күн бұрын
#passtricks
@Hikaimarz
@Hikaimarz 8 күн бұрын
Hi. Thanks for video. I just got an offer that expires 9/16/24. Is it worth getting if the first half of the bonus is issued after min spend within the first 3 months. Would that mean that I would get the credit in December of 2024, which would be a waste?
@davonahbarley3879
@davonahbarley3879 11 күн бұрын
Hey Katie, I applied for the Southwest Priority Card on March 2nd 2024 I currently have the priority pass but need 80k points to get to my next priority pass when should I apply for the business card?
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 9 күн бұрын
Sorry just want to clarify here. I think you qualified in March with the promo that gave you 30k + a Companion Pass through Feb 2025? If you get a business card now and finish the spending by Dec 1, you'll get your Pass extended through Dec 2025
@davonahbarley3879
@davonahbarley3879 7 күн бұрын
@@katiestraveltricks Thank you so much! I will do that I just did know how to go about it. Your videos have been very helpful.
@ropehnd
@ropehnd 14 күн бұрын
No fluff all solid info. This was huge. Thank you very much!
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@thaliadeleon2703
@thaliadeleon2703 14 күн бұрын
Love your videos, they’re so informative!
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@vmega007
@vmega007 15 күн бұрын
This was VERY helpful. Thank you for posting!
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@andreaderrick5356
@andreaderrick5356 17 күн бұрын
Yeah that’s really illegal
@jramsey414
@jramsey414 17 күн бұрын
Great video. My wife and I are about a year and a half into this hobby and it has already taken on us on a few great trips. I am contemplating bringing my 2 boys who are in college but living at home into the hobby with our spend so that that they can earn points for our trips.
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
That could be a great way to help them establish their credit, too! If you haven't already, you can add them to a card that you've had for a long time as an authorized user which should boost their credit history pretty quickly (you don't even have to give them the card!)
@josha2788
@josha2788 23 күн бұрын
I thought 5/24 rule was 5 cc accounts open within 24 months not 5 chase cc accounts?? 😮 or did I misunderstand?
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
You are correct -- 5 accounts in the past 24 months, any bank. But Chase is the only bank that uses this rule to determine if they will give you a credit card. Sorry if that wasn't clear in the video
@mrsmakeuplover
@mrsmakeuplover 26 күн бұрын
Thank you Katie! We would like to earn 2 cp with 3 cards but having a hard time figuring out the timeline… Step 1: P1 - open business card on Oct 15. P1 spend all $5000.P1 Refer P2 in December after statement, twice. Step 2: P2 - In Dec, with the referral, apply for 2 cards ( business and personal). P2 spends all minimum spendings. Q: is there specific time on the P2 spending? Ex. When to finish? Doesn’t all need to be done by Dec? Thank you!
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 26 күн бұрын
I have a timeline here: katiestraveltricks.com/southwest-companion-pass-guide/ P1 can open the business card on October 15 but CANNOT complete spending until after December statement closes. P2 can pretty much spend ASAP because if they apply in December, their points would post in January at the earliest.
@mrsmakeuplover
@mrsmakeuplover 26 күн бұрын
@@katiestraveltricksso P1 has to also NOT finish spending by Dec 31, correct? Leave some for Jan? So you recommend to change the statement date on P1? Say Dec 1? So that P2 can get the card sooner with referral.
@Texascbass
@Texascbass Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! Great information.
@livingworkingoutsidebox
@livingworkingoutsidebox Ай бұрын
This was very helpful. Thanks 👍
@LivingMyLyfe
@LivingMyLyfe Ай бұрын
Great information. I just applied and received my first sapphire preferred 🎉. I do actually have a business also. Would I be able to apply for the business and get welcome offer points for both or should I wait to apply? Thanks.
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
Yes you definitely can! Overall, you do want to space out cards from Chase but it is ok to do them close together once in a while.
@starlord5918
@starlord5918 Ай бұрын
Is it in lax ?
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
Yes, theoretically. It can be closed sometimes though
@magicalcraftymama8246
@magicalcraftymama8246 Ай бұрын
Very informative. I'm new to points so since 1,000 points is equivalent to ,000 choice points do you only transfer half the poins it shows?
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
It will show you as you transfer them but if you wanted 2,000 Choice points, you'd only need to transfer 1,000 from Citi
@faithsteele4006
@faithsteele4006 Ай бұрын
I just used my instacart perk for the first time, did in store pickup, thanks for the other tips, will use!
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
So glad you got a use before that benefit expired!
@evandervila
@evandervila Ай бұрын
Incredible help btw, thank you so much. We finally qualified and were very nervous about screwing it up 😩
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
Enjoy it!
@milkcake81
@milkcake81 Ай бұрын
your videos deserve way more views. it's my go-to for family oriented trips with kids
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
Thank you! That's so kind. I know I don't follow all the KZfaq best practices which would help my channel grow (since KZfaq isn't a primary focus of my business) but I am glad I can put them up here so people can (hopefully) find value in them!
@faithsteele4006
@faithsteele4006 Ай бұрын
Yes southwest focus would be great, especially keeping it year after year😊
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
Yes that will be one of the episodes for sure!
@adelgridi2867
@adelgridi2867 Ай бұрын
I'm a timeshare professional salesman, and I consider myself among the best in the business, I sell 1 of every 3 clients I take, it's just so fun to take money from people 🔥🔥
@haddadfamily6456
@haddadfamily6456 Ай бұрын
You are cheap..just don't go and don't get your free vouchers.
@annaheh2925
@annaheh2925 Ай бұрын
I am concerning either
@annaheh2925
@annaheh2925 Ай бұрын
Using chase ultimate rewards
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 13 күн бұрын
@@annaheh2925 It can somewhat depend on your home airport. I just checked from Chicago and can see flights as low as $300 round trip which means booking via Chase Travel might use the fewest points. You could also check at pointsyeah.com to see if any partner airlines have good options and filter for Ultimate Rewards!
@annaheh2925
@annaheh2925 Ай бұрын
Can you cover Alaska with domestic flights
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
Just checking- do you mean going to Alaska? Or flying on Alaska airlines?
@soapa4279
@soapa4279 Ай бұрын
This is a great video particularly for families. I too, fell into the trap with a lot of these credit card KZfaqrs overhyping the transfer partners for crazy international flights and 15CPP etc. etc. only for the actual reality is that, it might be good for single people or couples with extremely flexible schedules. It does not work well for families with 3, 4, 5 or more that also needs to travel, specific dates, times, locations etc. During my research, I found some amazing flights that wanted like 50-60K Amex points, only for me to remember I would actually need 250K+ points with my family of 5 lol. So in a huge roundabout I ended up settling on the Chase ecosystem as you mentioned, using UR with the CSR at 1.5X is kinda like getting 33% off AND best of all, no waitlists, no crazy transfer times, no getting the points stuck with an airline, go on the dates I want, the time, the locations, the airline of my choosing, and of course book for my family of 5. It really simplifies the reward process, improving the quality of my life, not the other way around.
@pbartkus
@pbartkus Ай бұрын
I didn't realize that I had been a member of World of Hyatt since 2015! But I had to call customer service to get my password reset. And I was able to add this account to my AwardWallet. Thanks for all of your great info and insight.
@pbartkus
@pbartkus Ай бұрын
I love that you now have a teleprompter! Episodes 1-9 had a ton of good information but watching you glance down to read was a little distracting. I love that I have discovered this feed.
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
I had a lot of tech issues with the first episodes but was so happy to find a good teleprompter app. Glad it is a better viewing experience, as well. Thanks for watching!
@lizbethf.6372
@lizbethf.6372 Ай бұрын
Can you elaborate? Im flying southwest with 2 kids our first time ever!! Please help
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
It was meant to be a joke since even if you board early with kids, you still have to sit in a middle seat. On Southwest there is no assigned seating. So you board in the order that you check in. But if you have a kid 6 or under, you get to board between the A and B groups so you will have plenty of time to get a seat together!
@richbarrett
@richbarrett Ай бұрын
I appreciate your perspective so much! Thanks especially for adding that bit about extended family!
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
So glad it resonates with you!
@MarcoRolong
@MarcoRolong Ай бұрын
Thanks Katie, one benefit of using the portal is that by cashing your points you are also buying a ticket with cash and you will be earning points. I still have my doubts about cashing my chase points since I use them for hotel stays.
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
Yes this is true for most airline tickets that you will earn points if you book in the portal through the airline! I had meant to include that point but apparently missed including it so thanks for pointing it out. We personally use almost all our UR for Hyatt stays but I like to share a variety of ways people can use points if they have different travel styles!
@andreeldridge8457
@andreeldridge8457 Ай бұрын
Aloha Katie, Why does it seem like the overwhelming majority of your videos are about UR points and/or Hyatt? Some variety IRT to the other currencies would be great!
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
Season One of my podcast is ONLY about Ultimate Rewards is why! I wanted to structure in this way to help people become experts in one currency before moving on. Later seasons will have other focuses!
@thatcherleavenworth6730
@thatcherleavenworth6730 Ай бұрын
Considerations and strategy for those considering applying for a mortgage in the next year?
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
This can really depend on your lender. If you already have any cards with Amex, you could apply for business cards from them with essentially no trace on your credit reports (they typically don't even pull your credit if you're an existing customer). I generally recommend you pause for 6 months before a mortgage application. But I can also tell you that we have bought a house without pause 2x and once we had to write an explanation to our lender for all the credit inquires and new credit cards and give statements (that was with a credit union). And once we had to do nothing. My understanding is that the main thing the lender wants to know is that you are not racking up a ton of debt in other areas.
@darryl2366
@darryl2366 Ай бұрын
Is the companion pass a one time use??
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
Unlimited use for the time it is active. You can change the named companion 3x in a calendar year, too.
@kioku119
@kioku119 Ай бұрын
From what I've heard and seen peopel do on reviews often even the prize is a scam (the free vacations where they give you vouchers to a vacation company generally all and that company will then do everything in it's power to get you to upgrade to a paid vacation and if you don't they will do everything in your power to make it not worth your money and try to get you to give up before they have to give you anything which won't be good if they even do). Also some outright don't let you use your phone. Earnestly I wouldn't even play this game.
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
This is just for US citizens
@kioku119
@kioku119 Ай бұрын
@@katiestraveltricks I'm talking about in the US.
@foodiegal9923
@foodiegal9923 12 күн бұрын
How can they legally NOT let you use your phone? 🤔
@kioku119
@kioku119 11 күн бұрын
@@foodiegal9923 They certainly can kick you out with no reward if you do
@KeyKEYadventures
@KeyKEYadventures Ай бұрын
“You can’t start earning points until you start” 💯💯💯
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
Love to help people move on from analysis paralysis!
@burachatr
@burachatr Ай бұрын
Hi Katie, thanks for a very informative video on Chase UR points. Can't wait for the detail dive into the ink cards. Thanks again.
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
So glad this was helpful! In the meantime, I do have some guides on my site! katiestraveltricks.com/?s=ink
@RosarioBillingsley
@RosarioBillingsley Ай бұрын
Does Chase consider the Ink cards limits towards your overall extended household limit?
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
They do seem to from what we can tell.
@jensterling7293
@jensterling7293 2 ай бұрын
What if you and your spouse plan to combine chase points to one account to transfer points out, does it matter who has their name on the Hyatt account for that?
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
It would need to match the person's name on the Chase Sapphire that will transfer to Hyatt.
@erinmosey3439
@erinmosey3439 2 ай бұрын
Doesn’t freezing my credit report stop me from getting cards? I had a roommate and when we needed our credit checked before moving in, they couldn’t run his credit because it was frozen and he had to unfreeze it first. Isn’t that a pain every time you apply for cards?
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
It takes about 30 seconds to thaw your report now. So yes -- it is an extra step. But overall, I think it is worth it to protect yourself from identity theft.
@CarrieKoop
@CarrieKoop 2 ай бұрын
#delayed flights
@anthonyleimeister870
@anthonyleimeister870 2 ай бұрын
This is the kind of info we really need, thank you! Seems like a lot of content out there about Hyatt is the stuff you find on the sign up page. This is helpful.
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@todddavis9426
@todddavis9426 2 ай бұрын
Great explanation!
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@asdifhjaoduifjalskdfj
@asdifhjaoduifjalskdfj 2 ай бұрын
Okay, I know I’m reading into this way too much but you mentioned adding your companion after purchasing early bird. Do you know if it matters if I bought early bird check-in after adding my companion?
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
I don't think the order would matter!
@DonnieBravo94
@DonnieBravo94 2 ай бұрын
Good look
@yvonne7326
@yvonne7326 2 ай бұрын
Hello Katie, can you send me your southwest airline link they are now offering 85k in points and we want to apply. Ty!
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 2 ай бұрын
Here it is! www.referyourchasecard.com/226j/YTL28326XK
@LilianaPacheco-Caicedo-rx5mb
@LilianaPacheco-Caicedo-rx5mb 2 ай бұрын
Great Video! I have Chase Sapphire Reserve and I am thinking to downgrade to CSP and apply for the Venture X .Do you think is a good idea?Can you explain the benefits of CSR? Thank You
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
One of the biggest differences would be the lounges you access. Specifically if you live near or frequent an airport with one of the newer Sapphire lounges, then the CSR is a better option. account.chase.com/sapphire-airport-lounge -- If you live near or frequent one of the aiports with a Capital One lounge, that is a better option.
@adjeemd
@adjeemd 2 ай бұрын
Do you and your husband book your tickets separately(each with your own rapid rewards card) so that you each might use your companion pass? If you and your husband are on the same reservation, how are you able to add two companion pass tickets? Thanks to you and your amazing video we were able to obtain two companion passes for almost 2 full years.
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
We typically book our tickets from the same Rapid Rewards account but make sure we both have our RR number listed. Then we each log into our own account and add our Companion from there. Sometimes when adding the 2nd companion to the same reservation, the website or app will glitch and we need to call in. When checking in the 2nd Companion, the app often gets confused too.
@BenFlorida1731
@BenFlorida1731 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information 👍 very useful. Question: How do you deal with the annual fees to all of the new credit cards you've opened? That can really add up. Thank you in advance
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks Ай бұрын
Great question! Here's a longer explanation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qsuTY7J3v8jehYU.htmlsi=So4t3FQrdjqxUWKi
@yvonne7326
@yvonne7326 2 ай бұрын
We are going to apply for one of the southwest priority credit card but I don't see your link to use can you post on here please ty!
@katiestraveltricks
@katiestraveltricks 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support! www.referyourchasecard.com/226m/DYM8R7IIA7