(Reports) Chase Approving Some People For Sapphire Preferred Despite 5/24 Status

There are a number of Reddit reports about Chase approving people for the new Sapphire Preferred 80,000 offer/ 90,000 offer, despite their being past 5/24. That is to say, despite their having 5 new cards showing on their credit report as having been opened within the past 24 months they were able to get approved for the new Sapphire Preferred card.

Whenever these reports have arisen in the past it usually ended up just being bad math, e.g. counting business cards or counting the half-month. But this time there appears to  be a few credible reports on post-5/24 approvals. It’s unlikely that 5/24 has been eliminated entirely, but it does tentatively appear that either it’s no longer an iron-clad rule or that they’ve introduced a new variable to the rule that we aren’t yet aware of.

Here are some of the data points in the comments confirming: 1, 2,  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

We reported in the past on the ‘suspension’ of the 5/24 rule for Chase INK cards for a specific time period, and then we continued to see sporadic success post-5/24 on INK cards even beyond that. This was thought to be specific to Chase INK cards, yet it now appears it might be part of a broader loosening of the rules.

Big news here, but again, even if true, it will likely only affect a small percentage of card applications. Please let us know in the comments below if you have success with this on the Sapphire Preferred card, INK cards, or any other card.

(Side note, anyone applying for the Sapphire Preferred card, please use a reader’s referral link.)

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Stanley
Stanley (@guest_1798543)
February 16, 2024 04:30

Submitted application for CSP at 8/24 as an existing Chase customer w/ 9 Chase credit cards (8 personal, 1 business, none opened in last 2 years) with no banking relationship w/ Chase proper (although I am a customer of First Republic Bank and that account is still being merged into Chase). Initially received “Thanks for applying” with an Application status of “In Review.” Called into customer service and the automated system could not find my application.

5 minutes later, a new credit card showed up in my online account, and the automated system then said I was approved. Received an automated approval email very shortly after.

Ana
Ana (@guest_1768323)
January 1, 2024 09:59

Instant online approval for CSP at 5/24 with existing banking relationship.

Neo
Neo (@guest_1618329)
May 15, 2023 13:01

Downgraded sapphire no fee card to cfu. Agent told me I am now eligible for the Sapphire cards again and asked to wait 3 business days before applying. I applied online on 4th day (after 2 business days and weekend). Was at 6/24 and still approved.

HoKo
HoKo (@guest_1615202)
May 9, 2023 17:57

Denied for Aeroplan card. 9/24

Lord Dima
Lord Dima (@guest_1614240)
May 8, 2023 13:04

Denied using referral link. lol/24. Biz checking with chase, no personal checking. Was also twice denied for Inks with targeted mailer codes and free-for-alls back in December.

lefty
lefty (@guest_1610243)
May 2, 2023 12:44

Applied 5/1 via referral link and got the 2 week message. Called the app status line on 5/2 and had to verify my identity via SMS and got approved.

Opened CSR back in Dec 2018, product changed to CSP a few years ago and downgraded to CFU on 4/27.

At 6/24 including closed accounts or 4/24 excluding on TU. I applied for Marriott 5 FN offer on 4/27 and was denied only counting opened cards and thinking the 5th/24 would have fallen off at the 24 months mark. Called recon and was told my 5th/24 card will drop off 5/1 and that I should reapply 5/1 even though including closed accounts, I would have been at 7/24. Maybe 5/24 rule is indeed changing.

some maybe AUs but too lazy to check lol

Ken
Ken (@guest_1610207)
May 2, 2023 11:55

very surprising: instant online approval at 8/24 for Chase Sapphire Preferred. Have one existing IHG card with chase.

lefty
lefty (@guest_1609851)
May 1, 2023 23:27

Is using referral links more likely to be approved vs in-branch?

For those that got approved/declined, did you use a referral link/public offer/in-branch?

jchlpd
jchlpd (@guest_1609370)
May 1, 2023 11:57

Any DPs on approvals but relaxed 48 month sapphire rule? Thanks!

Cecilia9
Cecilia9 (@guest_1608498)
April 29, 2023 16:55

Hello my friends. I need your help!! I just got 300k a month ago and opened the WF premier. I will move the funds soon, and the 0.50% is not great (as discussed everywhere) and I am also not comfortable investing anything in the market right now. The CDs my WF offer are for the best 2.50% for 6 months (not really competitive). Any suggestions from the sneakiest churner in the house ahah? What would you do in my shoes? Thanks !!!!

Jcb
Jcb (@guest_1609262)
May 1, 2023 09:08

There is literally a page on this site with best savings account bonuses…

Dean Skylar
Dean Skylar (@guest_1609478)
May 1, 2023 14:30

Go to Ally or Empower (formerly Personal Capital). I prefer Empower Cash since it gets divided into FDIC insured accounts. You can also have them manage the funds per your wishes. Go to: [removed]

Download the app and get a handle on all your finances. Or get about 4% on your savings now.