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To wrap this up for the benefit of others, Chase would not allow me to change closing date for current cycle.  Presumably can only do for future dates.  So I had to wait about 7 weeks to get my bonus activated. ... View more

TheMiddleSeat,   Thanks for sharing your experiences.  I am understanding from other sources as well that it drives off closing dates and I can see my $2500 points applied already for March 5th.   In Chase, it shows my March 5th statement with a due date of April 2nd which I paid off already.  If I do nothing then my next closing date will be April 5th and due on May 2nd.  Just wondering if I change due date to like 20th, if I would get a new closing date of March 20th (still this month again), but I am guessing it would be April 20th (no interest/fee adjustments applicable for me), which would only prolong the delay.  So maybe keeping 5th closing date and 2nd due dates is the best I can do here and I would have it available in early April or about 6-7 weeks after I applied? ... View more

kasey97, I had the same goals as you to quickly get my CP.   I applied for card on Feb 16th, it appeared 5 days later.  I got my first statement on March 5th but was only 1/2 way there $2500.  I already spent another $3000 and went ahead and paid it in advance so I meet the requirements.  Like you I dont carea bout 30K bonus yet, but want the CP ASAP to book flights.  My understanding is I will have to wait until the next closing statement Apr 5th and maybe some time after? before I see the 30K and CP added to my account?   Given I paid everything I wonder if I can get it escalated or not?  Maybe I could request a different closing date like March 20th?   I think you have time for September trip, but the price of airfares are skyrocketing lately, so obviously the sooner the better for the base fare we have to pay!   Good luck!  If I get any updates I will share then. ... View more