In addition to the headliner, another bonus reward of 5000 points is awarded to the account for making at least one purchase and adding
an extra authorized user to the account.
Not exact matches
Adding another person
to your credit card
account will result in an
extra card being shipped out
to you, with the
authorized user's name printed on it.
In addition
to this introductory cash back rate, a one - time
extra bonus of $ 25 is received for adding an additional
authorized user to the card
account within the first three months.
On top of this, an
extra 5,000 points are awarded when the primary cardholder adds an additional
authorized user to an
account.
You may have heard of the benefits of getting
extra points by «adding an
authorized user»
to your credit card
account — but what does that mean, what do you need
to know
to do it wisely, and how does it actually help you maximize your points balances?
Our # 1 recommended card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a great example as it gives you an
extra 5,000 Ultimate Rewards points just for adding an
authorized user to your
account and having them complete a purchase within the first 90 days.
Don't secretly add an
authorized user to boost your rewards — Some rewards cards dangle the prospect of
extra points for adding a friend or relative
to your
account, but make sure you tell the other person first... (See Secret
authorized user)
If you talk
to a real person at the bank and explain it is an
account on which you are just an
authorized user, the bank represenative will not include it in your new
account totals, but that still adds an
extra layer of complexity I prefer
to avoid.
DINK couples also can use each other
to take advantage of «refer - a-friend» programs,
extra bonuses for adding
authorized users to their
accounts or
to alternate card applications when looking
to score generous sign - up bonuses.
Our # 1 recommended card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a great example as it gives you an
extra 5,000 Ultimate Rewards points just for adding an
authorized user to your
account and having them complete a purchase within the first 90 days.
You may have heard of the benefits of getting
extra points by «adding an
authorized user»
to your credit card
account — but what does that mean, what do you need
to know
to do it wisely, and how does it actually help you maximize your points balances?
[+] There is a sign - up bonus that earns you 60,000 points [+] You have
to spend $ 1000 in the first three months
to earn the points [+] Earn an
extra 5000 points if you add an
authorized user who then makes purchases [+] The annual fee is waived for the first year [+] You get five points per dollar spent at IHG hotels [+] Get two points per dollar you spend at gas stations and in restaurants [+] Earn two points per dollar when you spend in most grocery stores [+] Get one point per dollar spent when you spend with most other merchants [+] You get a free night's stay at one of their hotels for having your card a full year [+] There are over 5000 hotels worldwide where you may use your free night's stay [+] Opt in for platinum elite status that continues while your
account is open and active
[+] There is a sign - up bonus of 80,000 points [+] You only have
to spend $ 3000 within the first three months
to earn the rewards [+] Add another
authorized user to get an
extra 7500 points if your
user makes purchases [+] Get five points per dollar with Marriott properties [+] Get two points per dollar when you spend money with certain airlines [+] Earn two points per dollar spent in restaurants and at car rental agencies [+] Earn one point per dollar with most other purchases [+] Get a free night's stay every anniversary at one of the category 1 - 5 locations [+] They do not add foreign transaction fees onto your
account [+] They have over 4300 hotels in 81 different countries / territories [+] You may use your card and your point overseas in their hotels [+] You may sign up for Silver Elite status [+] They allow you
to transfer your points
to participating airlines