Rumor: Chase Ink Preferred Signup Bonus Increasing to 100,000 UR Soon(-ish)

Update: According to the official media team with Chase, this will be a targeted offer.

I’ve included rumor in the title out of caution, but this information is pretty firm.

Chase will be increasing the signup bonus on the Ink Preferred from 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points to 100,000 UR points sometime in the next five months (either this quarter or the next). The specific timing of the change is uncertain and subject to change, but the earliest potential starting date would be in late February.

There’s no reason to think that the Ink Preferred’s 5/24 status will be changed, so most of us are still SOL outside of in branch pre-approvals that avoid 5/24 (which do work for business cards–but you almost certainly need a Chase business checking account).

If you are not subject to 5/24 and are considering signing up for the Ink Preferred soon, it might be worth your while to hold off just a tad and see what further information pops up. For those that recently applied, it’s worth remembering that Chase are usually good about matching higher sign up bonuses (normally, it needs to be within 90 days though). So fingers crossed it’s increased sooner rather than later. We’ll keep you updated with any further news.

You can read our review of the Ink Preferred here. You can drop comments & questions below.

Is this (doctored) screenshot in the Ink Preferred’s future? We hope so! (Pun unintentional).

h/t extremely reliable, but anonymous source

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Jim
Jim (@guest_444517)
July 22, 2017 09:25

Any more information on this, sirtheta? It’s been 5 months…

William Charles
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Rob
Rob (@guest_410257)
May 24, 2017 21:09

Has anyone received a targeted 100k offer online? or have they all been limited to in branch visits? I just applied online and was approved as an individual stating ebay as business type with minimum income. Currently only have chase freedom without any chase checking accounts. Hoping the 100k offer will come out by the end of July to match bonus points.

George
George (@guest_408780)
May 21, 2017 01:37

Got Chase Ink Preferred 100K pre approved in branch last month. Checked with a business banker and he saw I was preapproved. So totally worth it even though it was $5K min spend!! I am using Plastiq to pay my mortgage and now there is a huge bonus to use for your minimum spend requirements. You can get $500 FFD (as May 20, 2017) by using my link below:

Appreciate it if someone else would use my link below as you can get $500 FFD to use to meet your min. spend

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rich
rich (@guest_401898)
May 5, 2017 14:01

goddamnit. applied for 80k before I saw the 100k. secure messaged but they refused to match, even though my invitations/referrals to other card applicants stated 100k.

az
az (@guest_412767)
May 31, 2017 16:15

then you may send me your invitation to earn 20K back.

Rich
Rich (@guest_412777)
May 31, 2017 16:33
  az

Here’s the referral link for 100k. Thanks

DrRyan_L
DrRyan_L (@guest_374329)
March 21, 2017 15:04

Looking for advice. I apped for the Ink Preferred (80K with no AF waiver) on the same day as another card trying to get HP combined (didn’t work). I got the 2 weeks notice, now 7-10 day notice. I expect to get a 5/24 denial, but that will no longer be an issue on April 1. Is it worth going to the branch to try and get the 100k offer costing another HP or should I just try and recon the first app? Thanks for the help!

Shiela
Shiela (@guest_367964)
March 10, 2017 12:07

Is this for business people only? Is it true that when you apply in branch , you only get 60,000 points and waived the annual fee?

Chuck
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Chuck(@chucksithe)
March 10, 2017 14:38

Only large businesses, more info here https://www.doctorofcredit.com/chase-ink-preferred-100000-branch-offer-starting-march-12/

You can get 80,000, not sure if annual fee is waived or not.

Shiela
Shiela (@guest_368085)
March 10, 2017 16:42

Ty Charles!

sinosoul
sinosoul (@guest_367396)
March 9, 2017 13:30

It’s been a month, anyone know if this will be Q2 instead of March?!? TIA.

Chuck
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Laura
Laura (@guest_359123)
February 23, 2017 17:47

Too bad this is going to be a targeted offer. I’ve been on the fence about a new credit card for my business. I would jump ship from American Express if this 100,000 point bonus comes to fruition on the Ink card but I’m not willing to open another bank account in order to get a CC offer.

Joseph
Joseph (@guest_353917)
February 15, 2017 14:38

I have 3 Chase Cards inc Ink and Sapphire. I am thinking of dropping my chase explorer card as my wife has one and I do not need it. Would it be better to cancel explorer before applying for the Ink plus preferred or cancel after I am approved? thanks!

lin
lin (@guest_352363)
February 12, 2017 16:08

I got card at Nov./16. How I get match the 100,000 points, need stop to bank or call the card center? Thank you.