Update 5/13/19: According to US Credit Card Guide this offer is back. Looks like it’s targeted towards existing customers but you might be able to get it by calling 888-762-1232 and pressing 3.
The Offer
No direct link, sent out via snail mail
- UBS has sent out an offer of 85,000 points after $5,000 in spend on the UBS Visa Infinite credit card
Card Details
- Annual fee of $495, NOT waived the first year
- Card earns at the following rates:
- 3x points on air travel
- 2x points on gas and groceries
- 1x points on all other purchases
- How much are points worth:
- 50,000 points gets you a flight worth up to $900 (works out to 1.8 CPP)
- 25,000 points gets you a flight worth up to $350 (works out to 1.4 CPP)
- $250 airline fee credit
- $500 Credit toward Lounge Access, requires spend of $50,000+
- 12 Gogo In-flight Sessions
- Priority Pass lounge access
- $100 Global Entry/ TSA Precheck
- Visa Infinite $100 Discount Air Benefit
- Read our full review here
Our Verdict
Previous best bonus on this card was 50,000 points. It looks like this 85,000 point offer might have been sent out to those with an existing relationship with UBS (and I imagine a lot of funds). If anybody tries to apply without receiving the snail mail, let us know if you are successful or not in the comments below.
What type of PP is that? PP cardholder only, PP & immediate family, PP + 2 guests, or PP and immediate family or 2 guests?
anybody recently applied? which credit bureau do they pull?
I’m an existing UBS customer. I’ve actually moved most of my accounts over, but the UBS Visa is one of my oldest credit cards, so I leave funds there to keep it open. I don’t use my UBS Visa for anything at the moment, just enough use to keep it open, but I do still have a bank of points from when it was my main card.
I’m thinking of jumping on this. I can always PC back to the no fee card, but given the travel credits and the gogoinflight passes, it might be worth the AF after this.
The regular UBS Visa I think is a 1% card, right?
Was told 85k offer only for existing customers over the phone.
I just told them that I was trying to set up an appointment with the local UBS representative (actually true), and they agreed to send me two copies of the application for the 85,000 point offer in the mail. However, I have no idea if I will get the points even if I am approved for the card without an existing account.
Did you get your applications yet? I received one and there is no bonus information on it.
Same for me. The rep over the phone said it would have the information for the bonus I mentioned (the 85k/5k mentioned here and on USCCG but when I got it bupkiss.)
Did you apply?
Any updates on this?
Impressive offer. So after spend you’ll have around 90,000 points. Seems like a great option is to redeem 35,000 points to cover the $495 AF, then use the remaining 55,000 points to cover around $900 airfare.
So the $5,000 MSR initial spend would yield $900 statement credits (85,000 sign up bonus + 5,000 regular points on $5,000 spend). Plus a chance to try and see if the travel benefits are worth it to keep. Not bad for $495 annual fee.
Wondering if somebody can PC to the no-fee UBS Visa Signature credit card before the 2nd annual fee hits?
“but you might be able to get it by calling 888-762-1232 and pressing 3” – does this mean this is nationwide? as in no restrictions on existing customers etc..
Very YMMV, deal should just be for existing customers but you can ask.
“the card – metal” dammit my only weakness, now i must apply, how did they knowwwwwwwww??!?!?!?!
I wonder if you get 85k points , can you reddem them for $850 statement credit?
If you use it for airline purchases then you get a better deal right?
Yeah, but not everyone flies.
Yes. I have the no fee version of this card and can confirm you can use your points for statement credits, and I think your valuation is correct.
How do you like the no fee version? Is it flimsy or a pretty thick card?
I think you should mention the $500 lounge credit requires 50k yearly spend
Added, thanks!