The numbers are only printed on the backside.
The embossed numbers are not safe and not used anymore - at least here in Europe.
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Chase Sapphire Reserve Card Introduces New Perk for Apple Customers
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The embossed numbers are not safe and not used anymore - at least here in Europe.
We can all agree that the fees are high. Having said that the stubhub credit for me is already enough to recoup the new fees.I thought I'd get out ahead with the restaurant credit. I did not realize it had to be a specific type of terminal. What would I need to look for?
I've liked the perks and since the chase lounge in Philly is fantastic I'd keep it just for that. I've used their travel insurance a couple times. So for me it has been worth it. But yes the coupon book comment from someone is spot on. If you use these specific services you might come out ahead.
I've been skipping apple one and now will get to try music and apple tv+ . One thing to be aware of is Chase's easy redemption rate for travel now changes and will become very nebulous.
I'll see what Amex offers. they gave me a sweet deal this year but not quite sure what to use all my points for. Seems like some people prefer their Amex. Can I ask why? What do you find useful? Why do you prefer Amex over the Reserve? I'll try the new perks for a year and then see what I'll do.
the 2.25% cashback seems like the way to go that one commenter used. Cashback is always best but it is nice to get hotel upgrades and pay for some personal travel with points. If that makes me a sucker, at least I'm happy .
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I've liked the perks and since the chase lounge in Philly is fantastic I'd keep it just for that. I've used their travel insurance a couple times. So for me it has been worth it. But yes the coupon book comment from someone is spot on. If you use these specific services you might come out ahead.
I've been skipping apple one and now will get to try music and apple tv+ . One thing to be aware of is Chase's easy redemption rate for travel now changes and will become very nebulous.
I'll see what Amex offers. they gave me a sweet deal this year but not quite sure what to use all my points for. Seems like some people prefer their Amex. Can I ask why? What do you find useful? Why do you prefer Amex over the Reserve? I'll try the new perks for a year and then see what I'll do.
the 2.25% cashback seems like the way to go that one commenter used. Cashback is always best but it is nice to get hotel upgrades and pay for some personal travel with points. If that makes me a sucker, at least I'm happy .
Philly
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1 across: What is another 4 letter word for “perk?”
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1 across: “bait”
1 across: What is another 4 letter word for “perk?”
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1 across: “bait”
For the questionable benefits and a $795 annual fee it should completely cover Apple One!
I bet it’s one of the Bank of America cards. They give cash back percentage boost based on your bank account balances.
Hell no. I'll stick with my Apple Card, which has no annual fee and amazing integration with my iPhone. I honestly feel privileged to have such an awesome card.
Ugh. Card games requires so much thought today. I got the Sapphire Preferred the other day because it had a crazy bonus for travel. Do I now need a reserve. Ugh. Again. I realized my Chase from 1989 has $5k in Amazon money on it. Time to buy some knick knacks. 😂
Chase just increased the annual fee by $245, so you’re saving $5.
There are plenty of no-fee cards that have cash-back higher than Apple.
When your annual fee for a card exceeds your car payment, you can be sure it’s the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card!
TBD. They just teased that changes are coming this fall. But sadly likely annual fee is going up above $695.
Hoping they one up Chase by offering Apple One premier for free. That would make it ultra competitive. (Or maybe YouTube Premium included at no extra cost along with some of other Google’s paid product)
Agreed.
There are other credits now but only for new card members and doesn’t start for current card holders till Oct 26, 2025.
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Not yet but the rumors are out there.
- Resy credits semi annual like chase
- fine hotel credit to increase with 2 night minimum
- Uber to go to monthly rideshare credit like Amex delta cards
- Flight credit like Amex Hilton cards but quarterly or semi annual to compete with travel credit from chase
- More money with the entertainment credit or more partners, they dropped SiriusXM… maybe YouTube music, they got the Disney plus and Peacock to go after Apple TV. Paramount plus? Netflix?
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Agree with the other posts. If anything they should have covered Apple One subscriptions not just individual ones. I’m seriously considering downgrading to the Chase Sapphire Preferred. I already play the coupon book game with AMEX Platinum. Don’t much feel like doing that with CSR.
Plus they ruined the travel bonus points.
Plus they ruined the travel bonus points.
Amex first needs to rebrand their cards so the naming makes sense. Platinum costs less than half what gold does (per oz), yet Amex Platinum has higher perks and carries a higher annual fee than Amex Gold. Their branding is totally outdated and from an era where platinum was more valuable than gold.
Come on, what’s unsafe about sharing some photo proof with a stranger online?
I do like how the Apple Card lacks numbers stateside. A lot of cards here have moved the numbers to the back as well.
Premium services and perks aside, what’s the benefit of having a metal card vs the normal plastic ones? Is it just a marketing differentiation?!
