One Week Only! 60,000 Point Sign-up Bonus for Chase Ink Cards [EXPIRED]

June 16, 2013

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[This offer is expired. For the latest offer please visit our card marketplace.] My prediction came true: Through June 22, the sign-up bonus for all four of the Chase Ink cards has increased. Most notably, the Ink Bold and Ink Plus Business cards offer 60,000 Ultimate Rewards points after $5,000 spent within the first three months. The $95 annual fee on both cards is waived the first year.

If you’ve considered getting an Ink card, now is the time to do so. The sign-up bonus for the Ink card has held steady at 50k for a while now and it’s uncertain when another 60k offer might come along.

The Chase Ink cards offer generous category bonuses and perks; 5 points per $1 at office supply stores, cell phone, landline, internet, and cable tv services; 2 points per $1 at gas stations and hotels; Complimentary annual Lounge Club membership plus two complimentary lounge visits each year; no foreign transaction fees.

Here are a few ways you can spend 65,000 Ultimate Rewards points:

2 Round-trip domestic economy tickets (50,000 points)
1 Round-trip economy ticket to Europe (60,000 points)
1 One-way first class ticket to Europe (62,500 points)
1 One-way business class ticket to Europe (50,000 points)
1 One-way business class ticket to Asia (60,000 points)
1 Round-trip economy ticket to South America (35,000 points)
5 nights at a Category 4 Hyatt Hotel (Andaz West Hollywood, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Park Hyatt Melbourne) (60,000 points)
2 nights at a Category 6 Hyatt Hotel (Hyatt Regency Maui, Park Hyatt Vendome, Park Hyatt Maldives) (44,000 points)

What are your thoughts on this promotion? Will you be signing up for a Chase Ink card?

Ariana Arghandewal Ariana Arghandewal is a travel hacker and travel rewards expert who earns over 1.5 million miles every year. When she's not contributing to Frugal Travel Guy, she publishes her own points and miles blog, PointChaser.com. You can connect...
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Jana Harrell Daley

After applying online I received the message “your application requres further review.” Is this the time that I should call the reconsideration line? Can you advise, and give the number?

Ariana

This is totally normal for business cards. Yes, give them a call and ask if there’s any information you can provide to speed up the approval process. Good luck!

Brett Holt

I don’t own my own business. I see a few tips and tricks that seem to allow non-business owners to apply for these types of cards. Is this a legitimate thing to try with the Chase Ink cards?

Ariana

If you do something aside from an actual job that generates income, it’s considered a business. I would encourage you to be honest on your application. If you don’t have anything that meets the above criteria, I wouldn’t apply for a business card.

Cammie

Thank you for your information. I am an eBay seller (not high volume so I do not have a tax ID). Would I be able to apply using my social security # as my tax id?

Ariana

Generally, if you don’t have a tax ID (but have a valid business), you can use your SSN. I’d call and ask just to be on the safe side.

Mtek

I have the Ink business card already, got it 4 months ago, My plan was to wait until closer to the end of the year to apply for Southwest business and personnel to achieve a the requirements for a companion pass. Hoping to catch a 50K mile offer on each (if it cycles again) I already have a Priority Club card also, I’m wondering if it’s best to let this offer go and wait until the Southwest offer comes around again.How many cards will Chase let you have at one time?
I do own a legitimate business and could apply for the Bold. Advice?

Ariana

Chase doesn’t limit the number of cards you have – just the amount of credit they’ll extend to you at any given time. You can always ask them to move existing credit to a new card, in order to get an approval. If it’s the 50k point Southwest Business card you’re after, it is currently available: http://www.southwest.com/html/rapidrewards/partners/credit-cards/southwest-airlines-rapid-rewards-cards/index.html

However, keep in mind that since you just got a business card 4 months ago, they may not approve you for another one right away. I’d suggest letting another 2 months pass.

disqust101

Pretty disappointing “special” offer. But better than sharp stick in the eye.

Ariana

Come on! 60k is nothing to scoff at. 🙂

Bob I

Just applied and called the reconsideration line. Had them move some of my personal credit over=approved. Currently hold Mileage Plus Club(1st year fee waived), Sapphire, and now Ink Plus.

Ariana

Congratulations!

www.Fishing4Deals.com

This is a tempting offer but my small business does not generate enough monthly expenses to make it viable at this time.

Ariana

Then I’d skip this one. Maybe go for the Ink Classic ($3k within 3 months).

www.Fishing4Deals.com

Actually, I am eyeing a Chase offer for a United Business card that offers 50K miles for $2000 spend in 3 months.

Ariana

Great offer! Some folks like the Ink cards better for business because of the 5x payouts and the flexible points, but do what works best for you.

Frank Roche

Does this card allow personal expenses to count toward the 5k?
Sylwester Olszewski

When transferring points to United is it 1:1?

Ariana

Yes!

RHMiller

Can one, to meet the $5000 Ink Plus spend, buy Vanilla cards and load an Amex Blue Prepaid card. Will Chase’s TOC allow this?

Ariana

As long as its legitimate spending, you’re ok. For example, if you plan on using the points to pay your mortgage/rent, that is legitimate.

Barb

I cannot spend 5K within 3 months. I probably could not spend 3K. I would love to get into this game, but as a single person who already puts 90% of her spending on a credit card…this would be very hard.
Any suggestions?

Ariana

I suggest if you can’t generate $5k in business expenses within 3 months, you skip this one. If you still want to earn Ultimate Rewards points on your current spending, check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred ($3k within 3 months). You can also get (reliable) family members to help you meet the spending requirements. Best of luck!
Giddy For Points

You can get into “manufactured spending” where you buy Visa giftcards at a grocery store or CVS and you can set a pin which can then be used to get a Money Order. Deposit MO in bank account and repeat.
Giddy For Points

You can get into “manufactured spending” where you buy Visa giftcards at a grocery store or CVS and you can set a pin which can then be used to get a Money Order. Deposit MO in bank account and repeat.

Arnabdyuti Mitra

Just got the Ink plus…actually I applied last week – few days ago before this offer started, but called them and they agreed to extend the offer…one question though – when i first use my card in office supply stores, will the purchase earn me 5X additional points or it will just count towards the first $5000 spend? In other words, will I earn any additional points until the $5000 spend requirement is fulfilled?

Ariana

The purchases you make at office supply stores will count towards the spending requirement and still earn you 5x per dollar.

Matt Corcoran

Can you get the bonus for both cards? I already have one. Sorry if I missed this someplace else.

Ariana

If you already have an Ink card, you’ll have to wait 6 months to get another one.

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