Planning my Sapphire travel credit spending

[heavenlyjane]

I have a Chase Sapphire CC that will post an AF in mid-January. I am planning to use the $300 travel credit for 2018 and then cancel it. Obviously the timing will be critical.

My question is: if my December statement date has already passed, is it safe to do my 2018 spending now? I want my travel-related spending (probably Airbnb GCs) to count against my 2018 travel credit.

Thanks.

 

[projectx]

If I'm understanding your question correctly, the answer is yes. What matters for the travel credit is the statement closing date, not the date the purchase was made.

For example, I used my travel credit for 2017 in March. Now I have an upcoming cruise with a final payment that was due on 12/25/17. My statement cycle begins on 12/25 and closes 1/24. I made the payment on 12/24 (knowing it would take a couple days for it to post). It posted to my account on 12/27, along with the travel credit the same day.

 

[Josh F]

If I'm understanding your question correctly, the answer is yes. What matters for the travel credit is the statement closing date, not the date the purchase was made.

For example, I used my travel credit for 2017 in March. Now I have an upcoming cruise with a final payment that was due on 12/25/17. My statement cycle begins on 12/25 and closes 1/24. I made the payment on 12/24 (knowing it would take a couple days for it to post). It posted to my account on 12/27, along with the travel credit the same day.

I concur. I did my 2018 spend in Dec 2017 without even realizing it - until I looked at my statement. So much easier than Amex...

 

[heavenlyjane]

UPDATE: My 2018 travel credit posted on the same day (12/27) I purchased a $300 Airbnb GC. It couldn't have been easier.