Three Blink Transactions Completed
Not long ago, I wrote about a $10 bonus from the Chase Freedom card in return for making three “blink” transactions before June 6th, 2008. I’m just updating now to let you guys know that I’ve now made my three transactions, and am just waiting for the bonus to show up.
I ended up doing my “contactless” transactions at Rite-Aid, CVS, and a BP gas station. I was actually able to work these transactions into my normal routine such that I didn’t have to go out of my way to make it happen, or spend more than I otherwise would have.
Having now used this feature a few times, I have to say that it’s pretty slick — no more worry about whether or not your credit card will swipe. Beyond being convenient, it also turned out to be quite the conversation starter, as the gas station clerk hadn’t ever seen any one
There are, of course, some security concerns (though some have suggested that these fears are overblown). If you’re among those that are worried about having an RFID chip in your credit card, stay tuned… I have an upcoming article about a brute force method for disabling the chip.
Anyway, if you have a Chase Freedom card and you still haven’t done this yet, you still have just over a week to go.
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I have a Chase card and completely forgot about this. I will be going to CVS today to try it out. I guess I can go tomorrow also since it is on my way home from work to get the second one…and the third on the way to my boyfriend’s place.
Thanks for the reminder.
Comment by lulugal11 — May 29th 2008 @ 11:52 amIm very disappointed about this whole “blink Promotion” thing! I used it three times and I havent heard a word about it since! Ten dollars isnt that much money, its just the point of the matter! Not a good way to make an impression for a new bank!
Comment by chris — Sep 26th 2009 @ 3:25 am