Update: If you’re pre-approved in branch, 5/24 shouldn’t be enforced for you. You can read more about that here.
Numerous Reddit data points (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) indicate that the Sapphire Reserve card is now up for application in Chase branches (yes, there are select branches open on Sunday).
Here’s what the flyer looks like:
Even better, there were two approvals (1, 2), one of which was post 5/24. The other one was also likely past 5/24 too being that they are r/churning members.
I had heard rumors that CSR will become available in-branch on 8/21 and online on 8/22 so it’s possible we won’t see a public link today.
But the huge news is that 5/24 isn’t applying. We’ll label this as a rumor for now since it’s possible the data isn’t accurate (trolls, etc.).
This might mean:
- [Optimist] 5/24 won’t be enforced initially until they work it through in a few days
- [Semi-optimist] 5/24 won’t apply for branch applications (this hasn’t ever been the case for other cards unless preapproved, but who knows)
- [Pessimist] Since it hasn’t gone live online yet, they haven’t yet enforced 5/24
There are two data points (1, 2) of being denied an in-branch application on reconsideration due to 5/24, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s being categorically enforced; could just be the decision of a rep.
Check this Chase Locator and filter by Open on Sundays to find out if your local branches are open on Sunday.
