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Edmontonian22 wrote: ↑ Hi guys

I just open an account with Meridian online and I would like to apply for Visa Infinite, however I don't have the ability to apply online but jus to call the 1-888 number,
do you have to call to apply or I'm missing something?

Yes, You can apply online. Why can’t you do it?

ml88888888 wrote: ↑ Yes, You can apply online. Why can’t you do it?

See link and is the same when Iogin, it does not give you the option to apply online
https://banking.meridiancu.ca/Security

Edmontonian22 wrote: ↑ See link and is the same when Iogin, it does not give you the option to apply online
https://banking.meridiancu.ca/Security

What did they say when you called?

ml88888888 wrote: ↑ What did they say when you called?

I haven't just yet, hence I'm asking the question in this forum

Edmontonian22 wrote: ↑ I haven't just yet, hence I'm asking the question in this forum

I applied online when i got it 2 yrs ago. Either they removed that or changed it to somewhere else online.

ml88888888 wrote: ↑ I applied online when i got it 2 yrs ago. Either they removed that or changed it to somewhere else online.

That is the one million dollars question my friend.

Edmontonian22 wrote: ↑ Hi guys

I just open an account with Meridian online and I would like to apply for Visa Infinite, however I don't have the ability to apply online but jus to call the 1-888 number,
do you have to call to apply or I'm missing something?

Just a follow up to my post.
I called today and the CSR was not aware of this issue (you can not apply online for any Meridian Visa) So after back and forth (The CSR was insisting that "you can apply online" I told her, why don't you see it yourself visit your employers website.
She was "surprise and asked me to wait for a minute.
After ten minutes, she said that Meridian are changing providers for their Visa and they are not accepting any new applications upright.
As to when anyone could apply for their Visa again, "she doesn't know"
Well that is just great, first impression: "They Suck"!!!!
And that is that.

Edmontonian22 wrote: ↑ Just a follow up to my post.
I called today and the CSR was not aware of this issue (you can not apply online for any Meridian Visa) So after back and forth (The CSR was insisting that "you can apply online" I told her, why don't you see it yourself visit your employers website.
She was "surprise and asked me to wait for a minute.
After ten minutes, she said that Meridian are changing providers for their Visa and they are not accepting any new applications upright.
As to when anyone could apply for their Visa again, "she doesn't know"
Well that is just great, first impression: "They Suck"!!!!
And that is that.

Do you know what "changing providers for their visa" mean? I thought Meridian is the bank who is the provider, no?

Kiraly wrote: ↑ Meridian’s provider is Collabria, who is the issuing partner for nearly all credit unions. AFAIK the only credit union in Canada that does their own credit cards in-house instead of contracting with an external provider is Vancity.

This is bad news IMO. It’s been more than five years since this card was issued and hasn’t been changed since. I’ve been anticipating this card will be nerfed soon, looks like this is step one.

Yes is Collabria.
What it struck me from Meridian is their lack of professionalism, for starters not even a Memo to their employees and make them aware about changes that are about to happen with their credit cards, moreover nothing in Meridan's Website to advice any potential customers, last but not least to the actual customers an email or internal message stating that you can not apply for a credit card (at least for now but with a due date in place)
Their own employees are in the dark as to when one will be able to apply again,
A fifth grade student will be more responsible with a lemonade stand than this clowns.

Edmontonian22 wrote: ↑ Yes is Collabria.
What it struck me from Meridian is their lack of professionalism, for starters not even a Memo to their employees and make them aware about changes that are about to happen with their credit cards, moreover nothing in Meridan's Website to advice any potential customers, last but not least to the actual customers an email or internal message stating that you can not apply for a credit card (at least for now but with a due date in place)
Their own employees are in the dark as to when one will be able to apply again,
A fifth grade student will be more responsible with a lemonade stand than this clowns.

I’m betting money that the new provider will be Brim.

Kiraly wrote: ↑ Meridian’s provider is Collabria, who is the issuing partner for nearly all credit unions. AFAIK the only credit union in Canada that does their own credit cards in-house instead of contracting with an external provider is Vancity.

This is bad news IMO. It’s been more than five years since this card was issued and hasn’t been changed since. I’ve been anticipating this card will be nerfed soon, looks like this is step one.

Desjardins as well.

Coast Capital Credit Union offers an "altered Desjardins" VISA cards.
https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/day ... edit-cards

Although this sucks, Meridian is the largest credit union in Ontario. It might be opportune time for them to issue their own.

Kiraly wrote: ↑ Meridian’s provider is Collabria, who is the issuing partner for nearly all credit unions. AFAIK the only credit union in Canada that does their own credit cards in-house instead of contracting with an external provider is Vancity.

This is bad news IMO. It’s been more than five years since this card was issued and hasn’t been changed since. I’ve been anticipating this card will be nerfed soon, looks like this is step one.

If they are going to cancel this card, they will send letter to card holders soon.

Kiraly wrote: ↑ Meridian’s provider is Collabria, who is the issuing partner for nearly all credit unions. AFAIK the only credit union in Canada that does their own credit cards in-house instead of contracting with an external provider is Vancity.

This is bad news IMO. It’s been more than five years since this card was issued and hasn’t been changed since. I’ve been anticipating this card will be nerfed soon, looks like this is step one.

I am aware of it as I noticed it on various documents from Meridian Visa. However, I don't know why Meridian needs it but big banks (e.g. TD) does not need such an issuing partner.

They sent me a new card (old one expires this month) and there is no mention of anything changing. Not sure that's worth much, but thought I would share.

Hey gang

Yesterday I sent a message inquiring about their credit card and what was going on.

The response was that my question was forwarded to a "digital advisor" for a response.
Today I got the response:

1-They will launch a new bunch of credit cards (didn't specify much about it)
2- We will be able to apply for this cards in October
3- And most definitely it will be a new provider, they will not issue those credit cards themselves.

This is what I think and the possibilities.
A- The will partner with Brim and will announce it soon
B-Collabria will make those credit cards for them.

If I was a cardholder I will make a phone call to inquire more about this (come on guys I did the "dirty job" for you, now keep digging)

Cheers.

I called Collabria regarding the information read on this site. I currently got approved for the Meridian Visa Infinite card, however, any information about Meridian terminating its partnership is being told from the CSR's with Collabria to call Meridian to inquire with them. However, he did reaffirm that there is an end date in place and that the accounts will be closed and not transferred (assuming you have Collabria with another Credit Union). He indicated Meridian will have its own product, although that could mean anything. There is no end date to note as of yet other than to say it will happen.

After Calling Meridian to inquire, they told me that they were going with another provider (without mentioning who) but also said that the existing accounts would transfer and that you wouldn't need to reapply. However, I'm not sure if that's more hearsay than fact.