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I'm copying information from various posts that I found useful
1. So online transfers of funds from other banks (Bank of America) or Fidelity accounts will count as direct deposits - is that correct?
CORRECT
2. To get the 30K AA miles, does the Direct deposits have to be for a certain dollar amount? (I realize that there is a $30 monthly fee for the Gold acct if balance is not $50K)
NO MINIMUM DIRECT DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT
3. How long must the direct deposit funds remain with Citibank?
NO REQUIREMENT - NEEDS TO POST AND AFFECT YOUR BALANCE
4. For the debit purchases of $750, just choose the "credit" option instead of debit option at payment - is that correct?
I CHOSE CREDIT, OTHERS HAVE DONE DEBIT AND GOT MILES
5. Like the idea of purchasing a money order at Walmart (of course, depends on the fee). So has this be acceptable to meet the debit purchase of $750 for the offer?
YES
6. Since there is a long delay in getting the account info, checks, and debit card when opening an account online, should I just go into a branch in person to open such an account - is this an option? If not, does Citibank adjust the "60 day from account opening" if you notify them when the materials are not received for several weeks.
YOU CAN GO TO BRANCH TO OPEN ACCOUNT, TAKE OFFER CODE WITH YOU
No. It's a soft pull. However, you will be denied if your credit reports are frozen.
One single WM MO to meet the spend requirement, and DD was met by ACH from Amazon Payments.
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I'm copying information from various posts that I found useful
1. So online transfers of funds from other banks (Bank of America) or Fidelity accounts will count as direct deposits - is that correct?
CORRECT
2. To get the 30K AA miles, does the Direct deposits have to be for a certain dollar amount? (I realize that there is a $30 monthly fee for the Gold acct if balance is not $50K)
NO MINIMUM DIRECT DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT
3. How long must the direct deposit funds remain with Citibank?
NO REQUIREMENT - NEEDS TO POST AND AFFECT YOUR BALANCE
4. For the debit purchases of $750, just choose the "credit" option instead of debit option at payment - is that correct?
I CHOSE CREDIT, OTHERS HAVE DONE DEBIT AND GOT MILES
5. Like the idea of purchasing a money order at Walmart (of course, depends on the fee). So has this be acceptable to meet the debit purchase of $750 for the offer?
YES
6. Since there is a long delay in getting the account info, checks, and debit card when opening an account online, should I just go into a branch in person to open such an account - is this an option? If not, does Citibank adjust the "60 day from account opening" if you notify them when the materials are not received for several weeks.
YOU CAN GO TO BRANCH TO OPEN ACCOUNT, TAKE OFFER CODE WITH YOU
Does it require Credit Pull?
Easiest ways to meet requirements
AA Miles For New Citibank Checking Account [Consolidated]
May 18, 2015, 12:13 pm
#1036
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 166
I was able to call and confirm I have met the requirements and that when this statement cuts, I have 90 days until I receive my bonus. Crossing my fingers!
I signed up 2/25, completed obligations on 3/11 and it appears my 2nd statement should cut 3/27. So hopefully by 6/25 (or earlier) I receive the 30k!
Is it strange that my 1st statement was issued 2 days after I opened the account on 2/27?
I signed up 2/25, completed obligations on 3/11 and it appears my 2nd statement should cut 3/27. So hopefully by 6/25 (or earlier) I receive the 30k!
Is it strange that my 1st statement was issued 2 days after I opened the account on 2/27?
May 25, 2015, 2:29 pm
#1037
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Seattle, WA. USA
Programs: MR, AA, UA, DL, AVIS and growing
Posts: 1,172
May 27, 2015, 9:56 pm
#1039
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 55
Wow, wonderful resource!
Two Questions:
1. Are there currently any 50k offers floating around? I recently received the 30k offer in the mail.
2. For BARCLAYS cards (specifically U.S. Airways/AAviator) is there confirmation that using these cards for the initial loading of the checking account counts as a purchase and earns miles? If so, wonderful timing now with the 1.5x promo...
Thanks!
Two Questions:
1. Are there currently any 50k offers floating around? I recently received the 30k offer in the mail.
2. For BARCLAYS cards (specifically U.S. Airways/AAviator) is there confirmation that using these cards for the initial loading of the checking account counts as a purchase and earns miles? If so, wonderful timing now with the 1.5x promo...
Thanks!
Jun 5, 2015, 2:13 pm
#1041
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: DEN
Posts: 93
After contacting CITI about having met the requirements, I also get the letter stating that I have satisfied the requirements and that it will take up to 90 days for my miles to post. Is there a typical timeframe for when the miles actually post? Would be nice to avoid the $30 monthly.
The recent data points from the last round (around Nov-Jan timeframe) are mixed:
* Post #917 - 70 days
* Post #921 - 83 days
* Post #995 - 1 day - but I guess in his case the miles were already over the 90 day window.
* Post #1036 - 60 days exactly
Additional data points after this post:
* Post #1043 - 75 days
My timeline:
End of Mar - Opened account
5/6 - Met 2 bill pay requirement
5/19 - Met minimum $750 debit card spend
6/4 - Went on Citi secure chat; Investigation requested
6/5 - Got reply with PDF indicating I would get miles up to 90 days of meeting requirements
The recent data points from the last round (around Nov-Jan timeframe) are mixed:
* Post #917 - 70 days
* Post #921 - 83 days
* Post #995 - 1 day - but I guess in his case the miles were already over the 90 day window.
* Post #1036 - 60 days exactly
Additional data points after this post:
* Post #1043 - 75 days
My timeline:
End of Mar - Opened account
5/6 - Met 2 bill pay requirement
5/19 - Met minimum $750 debit card spend
6/4 - Went on Citi secure chat; Investigation requested
6/5 - Got reply with PDF indicating I would get miles up to 90 days of meeting requirements
Last edited by travellingpinoy; Jun 13, 2015 at 6:49 am
Jun 5, 2015, 2:23 pm
#1042
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: DEN
Posts: 93
(1) Accounting professionals and CPAs who are owners or employees of an accounting firm that is a customer in the CitiBusiness Solutions for Accounting Professionals Program; or
(2) Attorneys who are owners or employees of law firm customers.
Thanks for the explanation. For future reference, I was able to find them here:
https://online.citibank.com/US/JRS/p...gProfessionals
https://online.citibank.com/US/JRS/p...D=CitiBizLegal
Looks like we do need to have a Citi Business account.
https://online.citibank.com/US/JRS/p...gProfessionals
https://online.citibank.com/US/JRS/p...D=CitiBizLegal
Looks like we do need to have a Citi Business account.
Jun 19, 2015, 6:08 pm
#1044
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: DL PM, 2+MM, AA Gold 1+MM, HH Diamond, MHG Silver,
Posts: 233
She referenced my zip code and told me that there were no promos available for my zip code (there are no Citi Bank locations that I can find in Georgia).
I asked if there were any other offers that I could qualify for - but she couldn't find anything. Rather then tie up my money for 3-5 months for a service that i didn't really want (just doing it for the miles), I passed.
If anyone else, has had any success with this promo from Georgia - please post your experience.
Thanks!
Lov2fly
Jun 21, 2015, 7:30 am
#1045
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NC
Programs: AAConciergeKey/1MM, DL DM/2 MM, UA Gold,Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 11,978
After contacting CITI about having met the requirements, I also get the letter stating that I have satisfied the requirements and that it will take up to 90 days for my miles to post. Is there a typical timeframe for when the miles actually post? Would be nice to avoid the $30 monthly.
Jun 25, 2015, 4:10 pm
#1047
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: California
Programs: AA UA
Posts: 151
Jun 26, 2015, 7:53 am
#1048
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 692
Otherwise how do they know where to deposit the miles?
Jun 26, 2015, 10:05 am
#1049
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: California
Programs: AA UA
Posts: 151
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