The Offer
- Two free nights at any Fairmont property after you make $3,000 in purchases within three months of account opening. Annual fee of $95 is waived for the first year.
Card Benefits
- Earn 1 Complimentary Night each anniversary year that you make $12,000 in purchases with your card
- Card earns at the following rates:
- 5 points for every $1 spent on Fairmont stays
- 2 points for every $1 spent on airline tickets purchased directly with airlines, at car rental agencies, and on transit and commuting
- 1 points for all other purchases
- Automatic Premier Status
- For every $7,500 you spend on the card you’ll receive one stay credit towards Platinum status (limit of two)
- Annual Fairmont Gold upgrade certificate plus dining certificates as long as you maintain your Premier or Platinum membership status earned through stays
Our Verdict
Previously this card has come with the annual fee but the other benefits remain the same. I’m actually tempted to apply for this offer, Fairmont has some really nice properties available. Before I sign up I’ll need to decide where I actually want to stay and if I can plan the trip in the next twelve months or not. I never recommend signing up for these free night bonuses unless you have a specific plan, because what inevitably happens is that as the expiry approaches you’ll be willing to compromise where you stay.
Let me know your thoughts on this new offer. Also keep in mind that while we think the new Chase application rules don’t apply (or don’t apply as much) to co-branded credit cards, there is still some risk that you’ll be denied for too many recent inquiries.
Hat tip to View From The Wing
