Dental Wiz
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In case anyone is interested, I received my Amtrak Guest Rewards credit card through Chase Bank today. Looks like things are rolling again.
The payment had nothing to do with the points posting, it was simply that Chase sent over the list of points to AGR yesterday. When those points posted, the AGR computer then automatically added the 4,000 bonus points from the Amtrak side.Yesterday I got 4,000 points for Amtrak Enrollment Bonus and then another 4,000 for Chase Enrollment Bonus. This is of course on top of the points that I got yesterday for purchases that I had made on the card. Time wise, I paid my bill online ahead of time last week in order to get the points rolling. And low and behold.
Now that would be for the group who got the card and then the bonus was upped to 8000 pts. The rest of us were told (it read) 5000 pts and thats what we will get...right? Thanks, JimThe payment had nothing to do with the points posting, it was simply that Chase sent over the list of points to AGR yesterday. When those points posted, the AGR computer then automatically added the 4,000 bonus points from the Amtrak side.Yesterday I got 4,000 points for Amtrak Enrollment Bonus and then another 4,000 for Chase Enrollment Bonus. This is of course on top of the points that I got yesterday for purchases that I had made on the card. Time wise, I paid my bill online ahead of time last week in order to get the points rolling. And low and behold.
Yes, if you didn't pre-register for the card, then you'll only get 5,000 bonus points.Now that would be for the group who got the card and then the bonus was upped to 8000 pts. The rest of us were told (it read) 5000 pts and thats what we will get...right? Thanks, JimThe payment had nothing to do with the points posting, it was simply that Chase sent over the list of points to AGR yesterday. When those points posted, the AGR computer then automatically added the 4,000 bonus points from the Amtrak side.Yesterday I got 4,000 points for Amtrak Enrollment Bonus and then another 4,000 for Chase Enrollment Bonus. This is of course on top of the points that I got yesterday for purchases that I had made on the card. Time wise, I paid my bill online ahead of time last week in order to get the points rolling. And low and behold.
I think it may also be a matter of applying through the proper link. I pre-registered for the credit card, but my wife did not. Neither of us received an offer for 8,000 points. However, we both applied through the same link and both got 8,000 points. According to the people on Flyertalk, the link for 5,000 bonus points is www.amtrakguestrewards.com/creditcard, and the link for 8,000 bonus points is www.amtrakguestrewards.com/mastercard.Yes, if you didn't pre-register for the card, then you'll only get 5,000 bonus points.
Brad,Can someone please post the customer service phone number # from the back of the card on here, I filled out the pre-registration form a few months ago and have not seen a card yet...
Want to make sure mine is not lost or being missused.
Thanks
Brad
Hmm. My card has the Amtrak/AGR logo in the upper left-hand corner. It looks just like the card shown here.Just got mine in the mail, how come there are no Amtrak or AGR logos on it???
My AGR Acct number is, but nothing else.
Bradh34r:
yep that is the webpage I used to sign up, as well as the flyer that came with the card has the black/cobalt color card on it, but my actual card only has the CHASE logo. I wonder if it is a different level of card, ie a different card for gold, platinum, molybendum level. It does not state a level on the card, I am going to call cust service and see what they say....Hmm. My card has the Amtrak/AGR logo in the upper left-hand corner. It looks just like the card shown here.Just got mine in the mail, how come there are no Amtrak or AGR logos on it???
My AGR Acct number is, but nothing else.
Bradh34r:
Hmm. I wonder why. Doesn't make sense.Hmmm according to two different reps at CHASE the AGR logo card is no longer available.
Hadn't heard that one. Nevertheless, I highly doubt it's true.I had heard that having a card with AGR logo on it can lead to some better treatment on board.
How da heck does anyone on board know whether or not you used a card with a certain logo on it? That's just a snopes.com urban legend waiting to happen. They MAY know if you are an AGR member, and they MAY know if you booked with a credit card, but I doubt they would know if you booked with an AGR Credit Card or not. MUCH less if you use your AGR Chase that is identical in every way other than the stock it was printed on. I mean hey... you rarely whip out your card before receiving service once on board. Your sleeping attendant and conductor don't care. They don't take credit card for tip. And Dining attendant won't know until the end of the meal when you pay if you're a coach rider.Hmmm according to two different reps at CHASE the AGR logo card is no longer available...That blows, I had heard that having a card with AGR logo on it can lead to some better treatment on board.
I agree, there is nothing in that rumor that having the card with the logo on it will do anything for you. In fact most crew members probably wouldn't even notice or care if I flashed my Select Plus card, which should carry more weight than just having a credit card that helps to earn miles.How da heck does anyone on board know whether or not you used a card with a certain logo on it? That's just a snopes.com urban legend waiting to happen. They MAY know if you are an AGR member, and they MAY know if you booked with a credit card, but I doubt they would know if you booked with an AGR Credit Card or not. MUCH less if you use your AGR Chase that is identical in every way other than the stock it was printed on. I mean hey... you rarely whip out your card before receiving service once on board. Your sleeping attendant and conductor don't care. They don't take credit card for tip. And Dining attendant won't know until the end of the meal when you pay if you're a coach rider.Hmmm according to two different reps at CHASE the AGR logo card is no longer available...That blows, I had heard that having a card with AGR logo on it can lead to some better treatment on board.
Silly stuff.
I just received mine on Saturday, after applying about 2 weeks ago. It looks just like the one on the application form, and has the logo in the upper left hand corner and my Amtrak Guest Rewards number at the bottom. Not sure why Chase would have told you that.Hmmm according to two different reps at CHASE the AGR logo card is no longer available...
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