Credit Card Application Batch – May/June 2016

Over the past few months I decided to apply for 3 more credit cards as I continue to buildup and diversify my point/mile balances. I applied and was approved for the following cards:

AMEX Platinum Card:
-100,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $3,000 in the first 90 days (this offer is no longer available, now it’s 75,000 after spending $5,000 in 90 days)
-$200 Airline fee credit
-Global Entry fee credit
Top Reason for Applying: To build up my AMEX points for ANA Business Class award redemptions

AMEX Platinum

Chase Ritz-Carlton Rewards Card:
-2 nights for free at any Ritz-Carlton up to Tier 4 after spending $4,000 in the first 90 days
-$300 Travel fee credit
Top Reason for Applying: To use the 2 free nights for an upcoming reservation at Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay ($1,600 value)

Ritz-Carlton Rewards Card

Bank of America Alaska Airlines Visa Business Credit Card:
-30,000 Alaska Airlines miles after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days
-(1) $99 Companion fare per year
Top Reason for Applying: To build up my Alaska Airlines miles prior to the Virgin America merger

Alaska Business Card

*Giveaway!!!* (For Subscribers Only):
Be the first subscriber to guess how many credit cards I currently have active and you’ll win Global Entry! Comment with the # below. Closest guess to the correct answer posted by July 12th @ 9PM PST wins. 1 entry per person.

For new Global Entry members to enroll in the US CBP Global Entry program. It’s valid for 5 years and include TSA PreCheck too! I’ll contact you via email to process the prize.