Lava Hot - $150 Statement Credit for Sony Credit Card Signup

[hytek369]

that is smoking

 

[terminalmind]

Sweet!
I'm in,
Thanks

 

[richardycc]

Originally posted by: origami
This is what I got from reading the fine print on the sonystyle website.
You can either purchase NOW with the credit card # and activate the card right away (given that you have already been approved instantly), or you can wait until you receive the card and activate then, and then make your purchases when you physically have the card in hand. There is nothing on the minimum that you have to spend on your first purchase to get the $150 credit. Unless the paperwork that comes with the card in the mail says so, I don't think there is a minimum that you need to spend to get the $150 credit, right?

wow you typed out all that? who cares really if you have to spend 1 or 150 to get that free $150? this card comes with 0% for a year, so you will most likely spend at least $150 with this card within a yr.

 

[Stoneburner]

This is through chase unfortunately... chase said i had too many cards with them when i applied for the buy.com card even though i only have an amazon card and some credit through newegg. Any way i can get this card regardless?

 

[Stoneburner]

didn't work Stupid Chase

 

[feralkid]

Originally posted by: Stoneburner
This is through chase unfortunately... chase said i had too many cards with them when i applied for the buy.com card even though i only have an amazon card and some credit through newegg. Any way i can get this card regardless?

Call them, ask if you can change (e.g. lower) the credit limits on your other cards and use it for this account. It works sometimes...YMMV of course.

 

[AmdEmAll]

Instantly Approved. Can I take this CC number they gave me and go by that Athlon FX 55 deal?

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: AmdEmAll
Instantly Approved. Can I take this CC number they gave me and go by that Athlon FX 55 deal?

Nope, you gotta wait until the card arrives in the mail.

 

[mharrison]

In for one. Did this with the Sony Card last time and it worked out great!

Thanks OP!

 

[tracerbullet]

Debated about this for a long time, and finally decided to go for it. Went through right away.

Guess we'll all be talking about this in a few weeks / months from now, either a lot of happy or a lot of sad folks!

 

[Aenygma]

Thanks OP

 

[rmrfhomeoops]

Originally posted by: richardycc

Originally posted by: origami
This is what I got from reading the fine print on the sonystyle website.
You can either purchase NOW with the credit card # and activate the card right away (given that you have already been approved instantly), or you can wait until you receive the card and activate then, and then make your purchases when you physically have the card in hand. There is nothing on the minimum that you have to spend on your first purchase to get the $150 credit. Unless the paperwork that comes with the card in the mail says so, I don't think there is a minimum that you need to spend to get the $150 credit, right?

wow you typed out all that? who cares really if you have to spend 1 or 150 to get that free $150? this card comes with 0% for a year, so you will most likely spend at least $150 with this card within a yr.

So does that mean if I just pay the minimum due for first 12 months I wouldn't get charge interest? That makes this deal even hotter. This is my 2nd chase card and I got it today! Other one being chase reward card.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: rmrfhomeoops

Originally posted by: richardycc

Originally posted by: origami
This is what I got from reading the fine print on the sonystyle website.
You can either purchase NOW with the credit card # and activate the card right away (given that you have already been approved instantly), or you can wait until you receive the card and activate then, and then make your purchases when you physically have the card in hand. There is nothing on the minimum that you have to spend on your first purchase to get the $150 credit. Unless the paperwork that comes with the card in the mail says so, I don't think there is a minimum that you need to spend to get the $150 credit, right?

wow you typed out all that? who cares really if you have to spend 1 or 150 to get that free $150? this card comes with 0% for a year, so you will most likely spend at least $150 with this card within a yr.

So does that mean if I just pay the minimum due for first 12 months I wouldn't get charge interest? That makes this deal even hotter. This is my 2nd chase card and I got it today! Other one being chase reward card.

Yep, just pay the minimum and there won't be any interest.

 

[dsity]

alright i got this card, but have two names on it

my dads and mine. if i bought something would it come with his name too?

like

firstname lastname
firstname lastname

owe xx.xx

pay xx.xx on xxxxxx

 

[lastrhino]

Thanks, signed up, got the card, bought some christmas gifts, but I can't register on the http://www.sonyrewards.com/sonycard site to view my account status. Some nonsense about the email address not matching, even after I copy/paste it into the second field. I called the phone number presented after 3 failure attempts, and got a real live person speaking real Aamerican english with zero button presses and zero wait. Big thumbs up on their support line. The support guy couldn't make it work, so I have to wait for corporate to respond to the problem...

Anyone else have trouble registering their sonycard account for online account access?

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: lastrhino
Thanks, signed up, got the card, bought some christmas gifts, but I can't register on the http://www.sonyrewards.com/sonycard site to view my account status. Some nonsense about the email address not matching, even after I copy/paste it into the second field. I called the phone number presented after 3 failure attempts, and got a real live person speaking real Aamerican english with zero button presses and zero wait. Big thumbs up on their support line. The support guy couldn't make it work, so I have to wait for corporate to respond to the problem...

Anyone else have trouble registering their sonycard account for online account access?

My sony account is under Chase. link

 

[osiris3mc]

For some reason (student loans probably), I am not getting instantly approved for any credit cards these days. If I got the, "you'll get a response in 30 days" business, does this mean I basically didn't get it? I'm getting PO-ed at the number of failed attempts to get a new CC these days.

 

[SirChadwick]

I already have 3 CC's. Only 2 of which I use often. I went ahead and got in on this deal and just plan on using it to get the $150 credit. Should I call and cancel the card afterwards or just keep cutting them up as they come in? I don't mind losing a few pts off my credit, but I don't want to hurt it too badly.

 

[richardycc]

Originally posted by: osiris3mc
For some reason (student loans probably), I am not getting instantly approved for any credit cards these days. If I got the, "you'll get a response in 30 days" business, does this mean I basically didn't get it? I'm getting PO-ed at the number of failed attempts to get a new CC these days.

it means a real person will look at your apps, instead of computer. Also, if you are trying to get too many CC within short period of time, they will deny you because 'too many inquiries' on your credit report. you need to learn how this game is played and beat them at their own game.

 

[rmrfhomeoops]

Originally posted by: osiris3mc
For some reason (student loans probably), I am not getting instantly approved for any credit cards these days. If I got the, "you'll get a response in 30 days" business, does this mean I basically didn't get it? I'm getting PO-ed at the number of failed attempts to get a new CC these days.

Not necessary, I got that response as well when I apply for the card but still receive it in the mail.
However, if you have been denied for CC in the last 6 months, or having new cards within couple months, or have huge debt (student loan counts) your chance of getting new CC goes down. See What determines FICO score and other things lender consider for details.

 

[Bad Dude]

How long after signing up do you get your card in the mail?
How long after the first purchase before you get that bonus $150?

Thanks.

 

[tracerbullet]

My last reply was 12/4, and I got this card early last week (Monday or Tuesday, I don't remember exactly). So... approximately 10 days (which included a weekend of course).

 

[Bad Dude]

Originally posted by: tracerbullet
My last reply was 12/4, and I got this card early last week (Monday or Tuesday, I don't remember exactly). So... approximately 10 days (which included a weekend of course).

I signed up on Dec. 4 also and I still haven't gotten my card yet. Maybe this Monday.

 

[BigRigDriver]

Got mine yesterday, now what to buy for $150.00!!!!

 

[Old Hippie]

I've been dancing around this for a month. I need another CC like I need another wife. I couldn't resist any longer. That 150.00 is calling my name. Thanks OP!:thumbsup: