What Community Resource Posts Would You Like To See?

Some of the most popular pages on this site are community resources where readers add their own datapoints such as:

Recently a few readers have asked for new resource pages and they have been well received so I thought I’d create this post where readers can ask for other community resource pages. Put your requests in the comments below.

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Tomtom
Tomtom (@guest_1769215)
January 2, 2024 16:31

yes, i think all we want is a page created and then based on the comments on data points, the page can be updated based on what works/what no longer works. just like the banks which can be funded through cc etc.

Better Planet Bob
Better Planet Bob (@guest_1870155)
July 5, 2024 15:58

Two new ideas of resources that I would like to see:

  1. DoC post aggregating DPs of [Shopping Portal]–>[Merchant] tracking successes (and which browser/extensions/cookies used). So that we can more reliably guarantee that we can get a bonus to stick during limited time promos that shopping portals run. For example, DoC has robust DPs in the comments for the $15 min. purchases that reliably earn the TCB $2.50 incentive offers. But it is very spotty reliability for merchant purchase tracking via other portals (e.g. RebatesMe, AAdvantage eShopping).
  2. Tips or step-by-step guide for how to un-link cards from card-linked rewards networks. I have had many issues with Rakuten, Citi Merchant Offers, AA SimplyMiles, Dining (Hilton, Bonvoy, AAdvantage, etc.) in terms it not letting me add in a card, even after un-linking from other in-store portals within the same network.
Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek 🔗
Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek 🔗 (@guest_1855284)
June 5, 2024 03:53

Another one:

Credit Cards that will work for Bank Account Funding (no Cash Advance fee was charged), but DID NOT earn points (therefore, not counting toward the SUB).

The offenders:
NFCU (Navy Federal) Flagship Rewards Visa – I have my own DP’s on this from 2018 & 2024, because I didn’t learn my lesson.

I heard rumors PNC and SoFi are the same way.

This resource would save people time, Chex/EWS inquiries, and prevent missing out on CC rewards having this info. Plus, gives them the foresight to plan to have significant spending options before signing up for a SUB.  William Charles

Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek 🔗
Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek 🔗 (@guest_1794434)
February 7, 2024 15:07

Now that ChexSystems allows (some people) 24/7 access within their portal, new DP’s are very easy to obtain. (Some people are still dealing with mailed reports, though) Also, OnAlert monitoring seems to have worked out its bugs and instantly emails when Chex is pulled.

  • Banks that approve/deny new checking accounts with Chex frozen. (Obviously, that is EWS-only banks and FinTechs that pull only God knows what, but some banks pull Chex seemingly just for fun, like Amex and Laurel Road, and possibly Citi (existing CC holders only?). Example: Citizens Bank (pulls Chex & EWS) denied my application instantly with Chex frozen in December – instantly approved once I reapplied with Chex thawed, same day)
  • Banks that, at a later date, approve/deny ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS with Chex frozen. Example: I was able to add a Checking account at Elements CU with Chex frozen, and a CD at SecurityPlus FCU, but SecurityPlus has a few negative DP’s.)
  • Banks that, at a later date, allow/don’t allow CC funding on ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS, such as a Savings or CD. (SecurityPlus FCU did allow CC funding when adding an account at a later date, but Elements CU did not. Other banks only allow CC funding with the initial application, but the cap is per account, so adding accounts is ONLY advantageous on the first application)

Ideally, the 2nd and 3rd points coincide.

Nathan
Nathan (@guest_1778795)
January 16, 2024 09:55

Maybe a page for best hub accounts? Qualities of a good hub account might be: no churnable bonuses, often codes as DD, earns interest, quick transfers, high transfer limit, etc.

For example, Amalgamated bank does not reverse charge micro-deposits, so every account I open and link I get a free ~$0.25.

R S
R S (@guest_1778105)
January 15, 2024 10:33

Ways that credit card benefits interact with each other as well as interact with other loyalty programs (AAA, AARP, etc.). For example, am I able to book a Hertz car using the Amex platinum discount, extend my rental for four hours for free, but pay with a CSR so I can get primary rental insurance that way?

CongestionCharge
CongestionCharge (@guest_1776244)
January 11, 2024 23:13

I know not what you asked but what happens to my credit card points if I die?

Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek 🔗
Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek 🔗 (@guest_1774739)
January 9, 2024 20:48

Clawbacks and Shutdown DP’s…

Of course, the same three percent of customers that had issues would comment multiple times as different DP’s, to warn us of the dangers, like at Laurel Road.

Jack
Jack (@guest_1771579)
January 5, 2024 13:17

I’d like to see more Instacart deals such as gift cards and discounted membership

jeph36
jeph36 (@guest_1771443)
January 5, 2024 10:02

Recent retention offers people have received for their various cards – what is the card, what is the offer, what is the requirement.

I know there are various places to try to find this online already, but I would find it useful if there was a nice dedicated place on DoC.

Jed
Jed (@guest_1770748)
January 4, 2024 14:36

How about a list of places where GC (or none specified items) trigger CC offers and which ones don’t. Would be useful for maxing chase/amex offers. Or what works to trigger them. Like the ATT and Verizon deals that say new line only but allow accessories purchases, or if somebody wants to bank say 10% off places that they will buy from just not before offers expire