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Updated: December 1, 2023 | Credit Card Review The El Al Fly Card Preferred is a credit card released by EL AL airlines in partnership with US Bank.
- Credit: Good credit needed
- Credit report: US Bank will usually pull your Experian credit report
- Freeze IDA/ARS: If you frequently apply for credit cards, first freeze your IDA/ARS bureaus before applying for a US Bank credit card
- Combining same-day credit inquiries: Credit inquiries for same-day applications will not be combined
- Check application status: You can check your application status by calling 1 800 947 1444
- Reconsideration: If declined you can call 1 800 685 7680 and ask to speak to the credit card reconsideration department
Get 40 bonus points when you renew your card annually.
Get reimbursed for up to $800 per claim (with a $50 deductible) if your cell phone breaks or gets stolen. To activate coverage, you need to pay your monthly cell phone bill with your ElAl Preferred credit card. Max $1,000 or 2 claims per year.
Get up to a 20% discount on ELAL flight award bookings.
Receive preferred seating on El Al flights when available (exit seats, etc).
Complimentary El-Al Gold status after spending $200,000 annually.
Preferred seating on El Al flights when available (exit seats, etc.).
The points can be used at approximately 50 cents per point to book award flights with one of the ELAL airline partners.
