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I just applied for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card. And for the first time in a very long time, I was automatically approved!

My inner miles nerd did somersaults when the auto-approval screen popped up.

Anyone else know how I feel?

If you’re new to this blog and/or the world of maximizing travel rewards, this is a big deal to me because I apply for more credit cards than the average Joe and I typically get a pending response when I apply for a new one so the bank can evil eye me first. And for a long time I was shut out completely by Chase bank for being over what’s been dubbed the Chase 5/24 rule. The basic gist is that Chase denies applicants for their credit cards once they’ve opened five consumer credit cards in the prior 24 months. Read Why I Credit Card Fasted to learn a little more about my roots in this hobby, how that led me to get cut off from Chase, and how and why I decided to mend my relationship with them over the last year.

Chase is a finicky institution (I mean really, they all are these days) when it comes to credit card churning, so you have to handle them strategically if you want to pump as much value out of travel rewards cards as possible.

That’s why I wrote the Five Chase Cards to Apply For Series, identifying four different types of consumers/travelers and which five+ Chase cards they should open to maximize their sign up bonus earning potential.

I’m following the plan outlined in the fourth bonus combo, because I fall squarely in the points omnivore category.

I’m excited to earn the Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card’s sign up bonus and transfer it to my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Ultimate Reward account, so I can then move the points from there to an airline loyalty program!

Why the Auto-Approval?

I haven’t been automatically approved for a credit card since–I don’t know–2015?

So what gives?

Well, I have slowed down my rate of applications in the last year, partially due to my nine month credit card fast in 2018, and then health issues that kept me a little more grounded in 2019. When you’re not traveling as much, you think less about applying for new cards because you don’t feel the need to replenish balances. Less new credit card accounts is obviously, in the short term at least, better for your credit score and makes you appear less risky to a bank that’s evaluating your profile.

Other Helpful Chase Tips

Chase will always expedite delivery of your new card if you call and ask . You can reach customer service at 888-291-5079. I called myself to request expedition and have various times in the past. That can be a game changer if you have a large expense coming up soon you want to put towards meeting your new card’s minimum spending requirement.

Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Just getting started in the world of points and miles? The Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best card for you to start with.

With a bonus of 60,000 points after $4,000 spend in the first 3 months, 5x points on travel booked through the Chase Travel Portal and 3x points on restaurants, streaming services, and online groceries (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs), this card truly cannot be beat for getting started!


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