Wanted to say thank you for this. I did this, and like you, had a few challenges, but it worked. Took 5 weeks from when I applied for the credit card until I had Caesar's Diamond status.
Good credit might get you the credit card and Diamond status, but not anything in life. The most important things in life have nothing to do with a credit score.
3:01 Now THERE is the BIG caveat in all of this! The application process with Barclays is a "bit challenging" is a HUGE under statement. I tried to do this myself and they were such a pain in the A$$. It was ridiculous aggravation of red tape and jumping through hoops. You should do a video that's tell everyone about the process you had to go through, describing step by step in order for them to successfully approve you and what all needs to happen in order to get the card, because it was A LOT and they make it extremely difficult. It is NOT easy to get this card from them.
You’re right. It was more than just a challenge. It was an absolute nightmare. We really wish we had been recording ourselves as we spent hours on the phone with them over several weeks, being bounced back and forth between departments. You’d think we were requesting top-level security clearance or something. Sorry to hear that you had a similar experience. Thanks for sharing:)
Great tips Cathryn & Chris 👍👍 Agreed that it's frustrating when they treat new clients better than existing ones. Sadly we usually don't qualify for these credit cards in Canada but I'll double check!
The Caesars credit card gives you 5000 tier credits after spending $5000 in a calendar year. In my opinion, the best way to utilize it is start using it on January 1st and then switch to another card with better cash back benefits as soon as you've spent $5000.
Yes, we did hear that same info from a rep the other day. 5000 tier credits isn’t going to do us any good, though. It’ll just take away spend from another card. We don’t seem to spend enough to get all the tier credits needed for any of the good tier levels, so we certainly can’t afford to split purchases between cards. Do you know if the 5000 tier credits is the cap? If you spend $6000, do you get 6000 tier credits? The rep wasn’t able to answer that question and referred me to another department that wasn’t open at the time I called.
@TheMidlifeRide no, it caps at 5000. You still need to earn another 10k for diamond. Beyond those 5000 tier credits, there really isn't much benefit to the card. The only people the card makes sense for are folks that visit Caesars properties a couple times a year and will earn the other 10k Caesars tier credits through gambling and the hotel stay.
Interesting video...not a Caesars property I would stay at..used to always stay free at all there properties..then ZIP..ZERO...offers or communications.
Thanks for confirming, Walt. Sometimes I think I just don’t know how to access these benefits, but after reading all the terms and calling Caesar’s, the card seems absolutely useless for us. Glad we switched to MGM.
@@TheMidlifeRide - We still use both. We probably should choose one, but we generally get comped rooms at both, still having to pay resort fees. We like going to Harrah's Cherokee Casino sometimes so we play there and use the card.
@@FrontiersmanAdventures what’s your actual earned tier credits with Caesars? We haven’t gotten comps from them in years and thought it might change with the Diamond status, but nothing yet.
I never thought about getting a Caesar credit card. But we do have an mgm credit card, and we do our day to day spending on it. Pay it off monthly.. within 3 months of getting it, we are at gold .
Well, the Caesars credit card has been pretty useless for us. But, if you’re considering it, the rep I spoke with the other day thinks if you spend $5000 annually, you’ll get 5000 tier credits. He couldn’t tell me if you get tier credits for all $ after 5000 or if that’s the cap. He referred me to another department that he says is only open like 4 hours a day. I suspect he doesn’t really know what he’s talking about. The MGM card has been much more beneficial to us, but we’re unlikely to reach Gold from it. That’s a lot of spend to get 75,000 tier credits. Do you have any secrets/tips? We use it for everything, but still can’t get there.
@@Vegasmadee702 Are you referring to Caesars or MGM? We get tons of comps with MGM but have to pay resort fees unless we reach GOLD. We haven’t seen any comp room offers from Caesars in years, even now that we’re Diamond.
@@Vegasmadee702 do you spend any money at MGM, either gambling or resort spend? Are you checking your portal for deals and are you signed up for emails? So weird that you aren’t getting comps. We’ve been getting them long before we had anything but their base tier level.
While I have a Caesars credit card, I get my Diamond status by having a Founders card. My first year was free for it, so last year I had automatic Diamond status for no cost. This year they automatically renewed my status with Caesars.
We were looking into the Founders Card but they have so little information about other benefits on their website and we didn’t want to pay several hundred dollars to find out. We’d definitely try it for free, though!
@@TheMidlifeRide I admit to not using many of the other benefits as of yet, except for a discount on some audio equipment, and mainly use it for the Diamond status as it was the least costly way I had found to do so.
@@RJ_MacReady so little info on their website, but it says “Over 100,000 entrepreneurs, business professionals and innovators use FoundersCard…” To me, that suggests you don’t actually have to own a business. Either way, it’s worth a shot since you won’t be charged for membership unless they approve your application.
Does the status upgrade continue on year after year with the credit card? I spent a lot of money at Cesar’s properties just to get Platnum. Didn’t seem worth it.
Here’s some info from the website: Updated 05/25/2023 12:05 PM Your Caesars Rewards account will be upgraded to Platinum Status within 30 days of your first purchase. Please note your first purchase must be made outside of Caesars Rewards destinations within 90 days of being approved for the Visa. To maintain the Platinum status, members must spend $5,000 in a calendar year (January 1 - December 31) on the Caesars Rewards Visa. To verify if you met the qualifying spend of $5,000, please contact Comenity Bank at 1-855-381-5715.
Great info. Personally, I just haven't had good experiences at Caesars properties in about 10 years so it really isn't worth it to chase status with them. I really like Paris, but that is about it. I'm fine with paying for a night or two if I want to stay there. I still do get some mid-week offers from them, but they are pretty weak (and I haven't gambled at a Caesars property in over 2 years - so what is up with that?) Anyway, I'll stick to MGM for now. Until they drop the ball and then I'll move to the next rewards program. 😆
Hey, Blake! If you don’t mind sharing, what was the primary source of your bad experiences with Caeasars (not happy with hotel rooms, restaurants, overall bad customer service, etc.)?We’re okay sticking with Cosmo right now, but MGM has us a little worried, so we’re exploring all options and preparing for the worst.
@@TheMidlifeRide It starts with really bad service. Check-in at all Caesars properties is mostly a nightmare. Long lines and you are pushed into using the kiosks (that are broken half the time). I've had bad luck with getting a really dirty or worn-down room at Caesars, Paris, and Horseshoe. That leads you back to the front desk where there are very few people and a lot of broken kiosks (it's a forever loop!) 😂 It's just not a good way to kick off your trip. Second, like you mention in your video, even when I was gambling at Caesars a lot I barely got any good comp offers. For example, I gamble the same amount at MGM properties and get 4 nights, no fees, a few hundred in free play, and a few hundred in food/beverage (at least a couple times a year). At Caesars, I was lucky to get 3 nights, a hundred dollars free play, with NO food/beverage credit. Plus, if I was asking to stay on a weekend night, sometimes I would only get a % off for that night. The bottom line, I don't feel appreciated when I stay and play at Caesars. I know others could probably offer up similar examples with MGM. It may be a longevity thing. I've been staying at MGM properties since the early 90s so that could figure into it. in the end, they are all out for our $$ so take the best deal you can get. 😁
@@biba1220 yikes! Do they not have mobile check-in like MGM does? That might be a deal-breaker for us. Cosmo doesn’t have it, but we’re always there well before the lines start forming.
@@TheMidlifeRide They do have mobile check-in, but I usually arrive earlier in the day and like to get into my room. You have to pay an "early check-in fee" through the app. The kiosk has "sometimes" let me check in early without the fee. If you wait in line about 80% of the time they let me check in early (if it is Noon or later). Also, I have had issues with using my phone as a key in some of their properties, so even the couple of times I have checked in with the app I had to go wait in line to get a physical key. I may just have a case of the "Caesars curse" (I rarely win there so I'm going to go with that). 🤣
@@biba1220 with the MGM mobile check-in, they send an email “check in from your phone.” I’ve checked in the night before and our room is almost always ready first thing in the morning. No fees. It’s awesome.
I've done this in past and it worked pretty well. But in recent years Caesars has watered down the program so much that I don't see a lot of benefit in status anymore.
Yeah, we were only interested in getting free resort fees. But, now that we finally have Diamond status, we can’t even stay at any of their properties because our dog is bigger than they allow! So, it was pointless.
I had the Barclays Arrival+ CC for several years prior to applying for the Wyndham biz card. Much less hassle this way. I believe Caesars may still be matching MGM for first time people, but that's for one year only. I avoid resort fees at MGM as a Hyatt Globalist that matches to MGM Gold, but I prefer the Caesars properties for their location.
Hey this is Scott in NC. So was your status matched??? and your now Diamond Status?? But you had to pay the annual fee for the credit card right??? Thanks for sharing. I just subscribed to you guys.
Hi, Scott. Yes, we have Diamond status from getting this card with a $95 or so annual fee. When the year turned over and Caesars dropped our status, we had to go back on their website and do the match again. It worked just fine and we are Diamond again.
When you get matched from Wyndham to Ceasars do you need to complete anymore Ceasars nights within certain time to maintain the Diamond status? If so what is the challenge to maintain Ceasars Diamond once matched, thank you.
With this credit card, we don’t think you ever need to purchase anything with either Caesars or Wyndham to maintain the status. We may need to complete the status match request annually, but we’ll find out soon enough about that.
I linked my Wyndham account with the credit card before applying and was approved but haven’t received the diamond status yet.. I’m hoping once the card shows up I’ll receive that email.
@@KattSavesCT if it’s been longer than 2 weeks, call them. I had to do that for the second year. They found my request and upgraded my status same day.
Yes, we did the same. Unfortunately, the Platinum status only lasts the first year, unless you spend a certain amount (I think $5k or 5k points) annually.
Not confirmed, but I just heard the Wyndham earners business card now only gets you diamond status at Caesar’s, IF you stay 40 nights at a Wyndham property.
That seems about right, considering all of the terrible changes that have been made to the rewards programs lately. We were able to status match again this year, so we’ll see if anything happens to our status.
I signed up for the Wyndham business card online. Was immediately approved. Got the card in the mail 4 days later. We’ll see if I get Caesar’s diamond.
@@TheMidlifeRide Logged into my Caesar’s app. 11 days after I applied to Caesar’s for the match, I now have Diamond status. So it worked, thanks for showing how to do it!!
@@user-ne4fd1cx5p We don’t technically have a business, but Chris set up an LLC because he’s an independent contractor. It wasn’t necessary for tax purposes, but we just keep it that way. I definitely think it’s worth a shot to apply since you have a business. Good luck!
MGM does have a Mastercard, but you only get Pearl automatically. However, using the card for everyday spend and all your MGM purchases will help you reach elevated tier status faster than just using your rewards card. Here’s a video with more info (start around the 2 and a half minute mark for specific info about the card). MGM Rewards Program Las Vegas July 2023 Update | Bad News for the Budget Tourist ua-cam.com/video/accpO3j6Mc8/v-deo.html
It is a business card, but we’re not sure how strict they are about the type or structure of the business. However, we just heard from another viewer that the application only asked for a business name and because he had excellent credit, he was approved online instantly.
The credit card gives you automatic Diamond status with Wyndham. Then, you status match to Caesars. I guess the answer is technically yes, but getting the credit card means you don’t have to earn the status. Hope that makes sense:)
I think I mentioned that in the video but I can’t remember. I feel like they would either issue you an account if you didn’t already have one or link to the account already associated with the email address provided. It should specify when you complete the application.
All those reward credits were from using the Caesars Rewards Visa (we actually had several hundred thousand stored up). It was our primary card for many years before we switched over to MGM. We finally cashed most of those in on food and free play, so we're almost out by now.
@howtodostuff4876 FYI: they dropped us back down to Gold-must have happened in February after my last comment. I had to go back on the website and request the status match again. It took over 2 weeks and a phone call, but we’re Diamond once again.
Can you status match every year? For example, if I applied for this credit card today. Got diamond status with Caesars. It expires Jan 2024. Can I match it again and have diamond for the whole year of 2024? Does anybody know? thanks
Info is so hard to find online, but we certainly hope so! I can’t imagine we would have signed up only to get Caesars Diamond for one year. This statement in the Caesars status match FAQs suggests it can be renewed annually: “Members must re-apply if qualified for a status match starting on 2/1 of every year.”
I don't even want to give my business to Ceasers anymore quite frankly. I do not know when customers started having to beg and find loop holes to be treated by Ceasers as customers were treated in days gone by. Maybe once they start losing customers they might rethink, but it doesn't seem to be happening very quickly. Many many people are going to MGM. Ceasers comp offers are just about zero from what I am hearing from others. No comps, low comps, no comps. I won't beg to give a company my money and be treated poorly.
Agreed. We used to play primarily at Caesars, which is why we opted for their credit card. So many comps from them prior to COVID, but we never took advantage of them. Now, we’d like to check out their rooms, but we haven’t received a comp offer in over 3 years. That’s why we switched to MGM. We’re hoping something will change with our new Diamond status, but nothing yet. They seem to have a plan, but it doesn’t seem to include keeping customers like us. Time will tell…
When business is doing goof you don't lower the prices. Ceasars and vegas in general has been killing it and making record profits. They won't he handing out freebies anytime soon
I actually went and got a business license first. But when I applied for the actual card, all it asked me for was the name of the business. I applied online for the card, hit submit, and immediately was approved. I have really good credit, so I don’t know if that matters. I know some were saying the process seemed to be more involved.
Wanted to say thank you for this. I did this, and like you, had a few challenges, but it worked. Took 5 weeks from when I applied for the credit card until I had Caesar's Diamond status.
Glad it finally worked out for you!
I guess having good credit gets you anything in life .
So pretty much have good credit apply for the card and you get diamond
Good credit might get you the credit card and Diamond status, but not anything in life. The most important things in life have nothing to do with a credit score.
3:01 Now THERE is the BIG caveat in all of this! The application process with Barclays is a "bit challenging" is a HUGE under statement. I tried to do this myself and they were such a pain in the A$$. It was ridiculous aggravation of red tape and jumping through hoops. You should do a video that's tell everyone about the process you had to go through, describing step by step in order for them to successfully approve you and what all needs to happen in order to get the card, because it was A LOT and they make it extremely difficult. It is NOT easy to get this card from them.
You’re right. It was more than just a challenge. It was an absolute nightmare. We really wish we had been recording ourselves as we spent hours on the phone with them over several weeks, being bounced back and forth between departments. You’d think we were requesting top-level security clearance or something. Sorry to hear that you had a similar experience. Thanks for sharing:)
Interesting stuff. Nice to see you guys again. Thanks
Hey Keith! Thanks for watching:)
Great tips Cathryn & Chris 👍👍 Agreed that it's frustrating when they treat new clients better than existing ones. Sadly we usually don't qualify for these credit cards in Canada but I'll double check!
I’m pretty sure it’s only available to U.S. residents, so you’ll just have to wait until you move to Vegas:)
@@TheMidlifeRide lol very true 😉👍
What about “Founders Card?” Heard they have Caesers Diamond Status?
@@cyyanagisawa9168 They do. Sometimes they put on a special promotion and you can get the Founders card for $295/year.
Thanks for sharing! I am also Wyndham Diamond so I just did the status match today July 26th, and hopefully it will take no longer than 5-days:).
Awesome! Did you get the status through the credit card or did you actually earn the status with Wyndham? Please let us know if it works out for you:)
The Caesars credit card gives you 5000 tier credits after spending $5000 in a calendar year. In my opinion, the best way to utilize it is start using it on January 1st and then switch to another card with better cash back benefits as soon as you've spent $5000.
Yes, we did hear that same info from a rep the other day. 5000 tier credits isn’t going to do us any good, though. It’ll just take away spend from another card. We don’t seem to spend enough to get all the tier credits needed for any of the good tier levels, so we certainly can’t afford to split purchases between cards. Do you know if the 5000 tier credits is the cap? If you spend $6000, do you get 6000 tier credits? The rep wasn’t able to answer that question and referred me to another department that wasn’t open at the time I called.
@TheMidlifeRide no, it caps at 5000. You still need to earn another 10k for diamond. Beyond those 5000 tier credits, there really isn't much benefit to the card. The only people the card makes sense for are folks that visit Caesars properties a couple times a year and will earn the other 10k Caesars tier credits through gambling and the hotel stay.
@@indianapatsfan thanks for the info! Now I don’t have to waste time calling them back:)
Interesting video...not a Caesars property I would stay at..used to always stay free at all there properties..then ZIP..ZERO...offers or communications.
@@galemunson2773 we haven’t seen comp offers in years either. Never stayed at any, but definitely would check them out if we ever get comps again.
Thanks for the info. We do have a Caesars Credit card, and everything you said about that and Caesars Rewards is spot on.
Thanks for confirming, Walt. Sometimes I think I just don’t know how to access these benefits, but after reading all the terms and calling Caesar’s, the card seems absolutely useless for us. Glad we switched to MGM.
@@TheMidlifeRide - We still use both. We probably should choose one, but we generally get comped rooms at both, still having to pay resort fees. We like going to Harrah's Cherokee Casino sometimes so we play there and use the card.
@@FrontiersmanAdventures what’s your actual earned tier credits with Caesars? We haven’t gotten comps from them in years and thought it might change with the Diamond status, but nothing yet.
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I never thought about getting a Caesar credit card.
But we do have an mgm credit card, and we do our day to day spending on it. Pay it off monthly.. within 3 months of getting it, we are at gold .
Well, the Caesars credit card has been pretty useless for us. But, if you’re considering it, the rep I spoke with the other day thinks if you spend $5000 annually, you’ll get 5000 tier credits. He couldn’t tell me if you get tier credits for all $ after 5000 or if that’s the cap. He referred me to another department that he says is only open like 4 hours a day. I suspect he doesn’t really know what he’s talking about.
The MGM card has been much more beneficial to us, but we’re unlikely to reach Gold from it. That’s a lot of spend to get 75,000 tier credits. Do you have any secrets/tips? We use it for everything, but still can’t get there.
Once you hit gold do you get comps ? I’ve had the cc for a year now and only received comp tickets for concert
@@Vegasmadee702 Are you referring to Caesars or MGM? We get tons of comps with MGM but have to pay resort fees unless we reach GOLD. We haven’t seen any comp room offers from Caesars in years, even now that we’re Diamond.
@@TheMidlifeRide yes for MGM. I got the Mastercard and pearl status now, but I never receive comps for rooms only for some concert tickets lol.
@@Vegasmadee702 do you spend any money at MGM, either gambling or resort spend? Are you checking your portal for deals and are you signed up for emails? So weird that you aren’t getting comps. We’ve been getting them long before we had anything but their base tier level.
Col, thank you so much for the info.
Thanks for watching:)
While I have a Caesars credit card, I get my Diamond status by having a Founders card. My first year was free for it, so last year I had automatic Diamond status for no cost. This year they automatically renewed my status with Caesars.
We were looking into the Founders Card but they have so little information about other benefits on their website and we didn’t want to pay several hundred dollars to find out. We’d definitely try it for free, though!
@@TheMidlifeRide I admit to not using many of the other benefits as of yet, except for a discount on some audio equipment, and mainly use it for the Diamond status as it was the least costly way I had found to do so.
I was looking into that as well, but it said Diamond until Jan 2024, so I was like, I’ll wait until Jan to check again
Do you need to be a business owner to obtain a FoundersCard? Or can I just apply without being an owner?
@@RJ_MacReady so little info on their website, but it says “Over 100,000 entrepreneurs, business professionals and innovators use FoundersCard…” To me, that suggests you don’t actually have to own a business. Either way, it’s worth a shot since you won’t be charged for membership unless they approve your application.
Does the status upgrade continue on year after year with the credit card? I spent a lot of money at Cesar’s properties just to get Platnum. Didn’t seem worth it.
Here’s some info from the website:
Updated 05/25/2023 12:05 PM
Your Caesars Rewards account will be upgraded to Platinum Status within 30 days of your first purchase. Please note your first purchase must be made outside of Caesars Rewards destinations within 90 days of being approved for the Visa.
To maintain the Platinum status, members must spend $5,000 in a calendar year (January 1 - December 31) on the Caesars Rewards Visa. To verify if you met the qualifying spend of $5,000, please contact Comenity Bank at 1-855-381-5715.
Great info. Personally, I just haven't had good experiences at Caesars properties in about 10 years so it really isn't worth it to chase status with them. I really like Paris, but that is about it. I'm fine with paying for a night or two if I want to stay there. I still do get some mid-week offers from them, but they are pretty weak (and I haven't gambled at a Caesars property in over 2 years - so what is up with that?) Anyway, I'll stick to MGM for now. Until they drop the ball and then I'll move to the next rewards program. 😆
Hey, Blake! If you don’t mind sharing, what was the primary source of your bad experiences with Caeasars (not happy with hotel rooms, restaurants, overall bad customer service, etc.)?We’re okay sticking with Cosmo right now, but MGM has us a little worried, so we’re exploring all options and preparing for the worst.
@@TheMidlifeRide It starts with really bad service. Check-in at all Caesars properties is mostly a nightmare. Long lines and you are pushed into using the kiosks (that are broken half the time). I've had bad luck with getting a really dirty or worn-down room at Caesars, Paris, and Horseshoe. That leads you back to the front desk where there are very few people and a lot of broken kiosks (it's a forever loop!) 😂 It's just not a good way to kick off your trip. Second, like you mention in your video, even when I was gambling at Caesars a lot I barely got any good comp offers. For example, I gamble the same amount at MGM properties and get 4 nights, no fees, a few hundred in free play, and a few hundred in food/beverage (at least a couple times a year). At Caesars, I was lucky to get 3 nights, a hundred dollars free play, with NO food/beverage credit. Plus, if I was asking to stay on a weekend night, sometimes I would only get a % off for that night. The bottom line, I don't feel appreciated when I stay and play at Caesars. I know others could probably offer up similar examples with MGM. It may be a longevity thing. I've been staying at MGM properties since the early 90s so that could figure into it. in the end, they are all out for our $$ so take the best deal you can get. 😁
@@biba1220 yikes! Do they not have mobile check-in like MGM does? That might be a deal-breaker for us. Cosmo doesn’t have it, but we’re always there well before the lines start forming.
@@TheMidlifeRide They do have mobile check-in, but I usually arrive earlier in the day and like to get into my room. You have to pay an "early check-in fee" through the app. The kiosk has "sometimes" let me check in early without the fee. If you wait in line about 80% of the time they let me check in early (if it is Noon or later). Also, I have had issues with using my phone as a key in some of their properties, so even the couple of times I have checked in with the app I had to go wait in line to get a physical key. I may just have a case of the "Caesars curse" (I rarely win there so I'm going to go with that). 🤣
@@biba1220 with the MGM mobile check-in, they send an email “check in from your phone.” I’ve checked in the night before and our room is almost always ready first thing in the morning. No fees. It’s awesome.
I've done this in past and it worked pretty well. But in recent years Caesars has watered down the program so much that I don't see a lot of benefit in status anymore.
Yeah, we were only interested in getting free resort fees. But, now that we finally have Diamond status, we can’t even stay at any of their properties because our dog is bigger than they allow! So, it was pointless.
Thanks for the helpful info. Were you able to get the dining $100 credit without earning any tier credit from Ceasar? Thanks
Yes! We used it on our last trip. I was shocked because MGM doesn’t give it to you unless you earn the tier status.
Gamble for a few hours during one of the 10X tier credit multiplier events.
Unfortunately, we’re never in Vegas when those multipliers are going on.
@@TheMidlifeRide I schedule my vacations depending on when the multiplier occurs.
I had the Barclays Arrival+ CC for several years prior to applying for the Wyndham biz card. Much less hassle this way. I believe Caesars may still be matching MGM for first time people, but that's for one year only.
I avoid resort fees at MGM as a Hyatt Globalist that matches to MGM Gold, but I prefer the Caesars properties for their location.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing that info:)
Hey this is Scott in NC. So was your status matched??? and your now Diamond Status?? But you had to pay the annual fee for the credit card right??? Thanks for sharing. I just subscribed to you guys.
Hi, Scott. Yes, we have Diamond status from getting this card with a $95 or so annual fee. When the year turned over and Caesars dropped our status, we had to go back on their website and do the match again. It worked just fine and we are Diamond again.
Did the diamond status come though? How long did it take,
We show that at the end of the video. I think it was 5 days.
Did you know you can leverage that Caesars staus for free cruise offers as well?
We didn’t know that. Sounds like a great deal!
how?
When you get matched from Wyndham to Ceasars do you need to complete anymore Ceasars nights within certain time to maintain the Diamond status? If so what is the challenge to maintain Ceasars Diamond once matched, thank you.
With this credit card, we don’t think you ever need to purchase anything with either Caesars or Wyndham to maintain the status. We may need to complete the status match request annually, but we’ll find out soon enough about that.
What about Founders Card? Do they still accept it?
As far as we know, you can still get Caesars Diamond status with Founders Card. This was less expensive for us, though.
I linked my Wyndham account with the credit card before applying and was approved but haven’t received the diamond status yet.. I’m hoping once the card shows up I’ll receive that email.
@@KattSavesCT Did you get your status?
@@TheMidlifeRidestill waiting sadly!
@@KattSavesCT did you go on Caesar’s website to request the status match? It doesn’t happen automatically.
@@TheMidlifeRide i did
@@KattSavesCT if it’s been longer than 2 weeks, call them. I had to do that for the second year. They found my request and upgraded my status same day.
I applied for their credit card at the linq and once approved I was automatically bumped up to platinum status
Yes, we did the same. Unfortunately, the Platinum status only lasts the first year, unless you spend a certain amount (I think $5k or 5k points) annually.
Not confirmed, but I just heard the Wyndham earners business card now only gets you diamond status at Caesar’s, IF you stay 40 nights at a Wyndham property.
That seems about right, considering all of the terrible changes that have been made to the rewards programs lately. We were able to status match again this year, so we’ll see if anything happens to our status.
I signed up for the Wyndham business card online. Was immediately approved. Got the card in the mail 4 days later. We’ll see if I get Caesar’s diamond.
That’s awesome! Glad you didn’t have all the issues we had.
@@TheMidlifeRide Logged into my Caesar’s app. 11 days after I applied to Caesar’s for the match, I now have Diamond status. So it worked, thanks for showing how to do it!!
@@joetrumble9216 Glad to hear it! Don’t forget to use your $100 Celebration dinner.
@@TheMidlifeRidedo you have a business? I do have a small photography business, but it’s not huge. Idk if that would pass
@@user-ne4fd1cx5p We don’t technically have a business, but Chris set up an LLC because he’s an independent contractor. It wasn’t necessary for tax purposes, but we just keep it that way. I definitely think it’s worth a shot to apply since you have a business. Good luck!
nice 👍
Hey Panjo! Thanks for watching:)
is there another credit card worth looking @ that provides similar status rewards at MGM properties?
MGM does have a Mastercard, but you only get Pearl automatically. However, using the card for everyday spend and all your MGM purchases will help you reach elevated tier status faster than just using your rewards card. Here’s a video with more info (start around the 2 and a half minute mark for specific info about the card). MGM Rewards Program Las Vegas July 2023 Update | Bad News for the Budget Tourist
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great tips. do you need to own a business in order to apply wyhdam? there are questions asking for business. thx
It is a business card, but we’re not sure how strict they are about the type or structure of the business. However, we just heard from another viewer that the application only asked for a business name and because he had excellent credit, he was approved online instantly.
Do you need to be Diamond with Wyndhom to get Diamond with Caesars? Can you be any level with Wyndom to get Diamond with Caesars?
The credit card gives you automatic Diamond status with Wyndham. Then, you status match to Caesars. I guess the answer is technically yes, but getting the credit card means you don’t have to earn the status. Hope that makes sense:)
Assuming you need to have a Wyndham rewards account first?
I think I mentioned that in the video but I can’t remember. I feel like they would either issue you an account if you didn’t already have one or link to the account already associated with the email address provided. It should specify when you complete the application.
My question is: If you didn't spend very much gambling how did you get 39,000 reward credits?
All those reward credits were from using the Caesars Rewards Visa (we actually had several hundred thousand stored up). It was our primary card for many years before we switched over to MGM. We finally cashed most of those in on food and free play, so we're almost out by now.
Thanks for Answering! Caesar's would do well to digest all the information you have presented.
Is it the same as getting ceasars credit card. You have to earn certain amount of tier credits to keep your diamond status??
We don’t think you have to do anything to keep Diamond except status match every year. We’ll find out for sure in January!
Any update on this? Do you still have diamond
@@TylerSmith0000 Yes! We are still Diamond. Tier credits have reset to zero, but our status remains.
@howtodostuff4876 FYI: they dropped us back down to Gold-must have happened in February after my last comment. I had to go back on the website and request the status match again. It took over 2 weeks and a phone call, but we’re Diamond once again.
Did it work? U got diamond status with Caesar’s?
Yep!
Can you status match every year? For example, if I applied for this credit card today. Got diamond status with Caesars. It expires Jan 2024. Can I match it again and have diamond for the whole year of 2024? Does anybody know? thanks
Info is so hard to find online, but we certainly hope so! I can’t imagine we would have signed up only to get Caesars Diamond for one year. This statement in the Caesars status match FAQs suggests it can be renewed annually: “Members must re-apply if qualified for a status match starting on 2/1 of every year.”
for the canadian citizen is working?
I believe you must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this card. Sorry!
I don't even want to give my business to Ceasers anymore quite frankly. I do not know when customers started having to beg and find loop holes to be treated by Ceasers as customers were treated in days gone by. Maybe once they start losing customers they might rethink, but it doesn't seem to be happening very quickly. Many many people are going to MGM. Ceasers comp offers are just about zero from what I am hearing from others. No comps, low comps, no comps. I won't beg to give a company my money and be treated poorly.
Agreed. We used to play primarily at Caesars, which is why we opted for their credit card. So many comps from them prior to COVID, but we never took advantage of them. Now, we’d like to check out their rooms, but we haven’t received a comp offer in over 3 years. That’s why we switched to MGM. We’re hoping something will change with our new Diamond status, but nothing yet. They seem to have a plan, but it doesn’t seem to include keeping customers like us. Time will tell…
Mgm isn't that great recently either.
@@olybrian very true. We put out a video about some of the recent changes to their rewards program.
When business is doing goof you don't lower the prices. Ceasars and vegas in general has been killing it and making record profits. They won't he handing out freebies anytime soon
Is that credit card available to anyone outside the US?
According to the terms and conditions, applicants must be permanent U.S. residents.
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Do you have to have a business to apply for this card?
It is a business card, but I’m not sure how strict they are about the type or structure of the business.
I actually went and got a business license first. But when I applied for the actual card, all it asked me for was the name of the business. I applied online for the card, hit submit, and immediately was approved.
I have really good credit, so I don’t know if that matters. I know some were saying the process seemed to be more involved.
@@joetrumble9216 Glad to hear it was an easy process for you!
Pearl is MLIFE not Caesars.
You get Platinum with Caesars Credit card
Yes, sorry if I misspoke. Pearl is second tier at MGM, Platinum is second tier at Caesars.
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