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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]
Mar 29, 2014, 1:25 am
#946
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I changed mine by phone. I currently have a "free" Citi account that requires one direct deposit + one bill pay per month. Not sure why I keep it open with 3% forex fees but I suppose it provides a backup in the event my primary ATM card is compromised.
Last edited by Microwave; Mar 29, 2014 at 1:34 am Reason: Added quote for continuity post move
Mar 29, 2014, 1:38 am
#947
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Can you please clarify that your question relates to a Citi checking account related in some way to AA? I believe the only miles still available are signup bonuses; if correct it would mean that the above question is well off topic for an airline forum since there aren't any AA-mile-earning Citi accounts left. Please feel free to correct me if I'm off on this assumption.
~Moderator
Apr 11, 2014, 4:31 pm
#949
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: MSP
Posts: 376
In the past, Citibank told me that in order to get a new Citibank checking bonus, I must be a new customer. They told me that a new customer was someone who did not have an account within the last 90 days. This information is 2 years old.
Does anyone have a current data point on obtaining a new checking account bonus?
Does anyone have a current data point on obtaining a new checking account bonus?
"If you have received a bonus reward for opening a new Citibank consumer checking account within the past two years you will not be eligible to receive a bonus associated with this offer".
The wording is the same for almost all Citigold promo now. In 2012 the requirement was only 12 months.
Apr 11, 2014, 4:32 pm
#950
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: MSP
Posts: 376
Thanks for this info.. I have 4 AA cards now and my recent card triggered another 30k offer.
I closed my account in January.. I'll have to wait until July.
Trouble with the offer is sometimes they don't allow you to sign up online and going to the bank can kill a couple of hours during working hours. Requirements were quite easy but there is a long waiting time before the miles post.
Anyway, I'll still do it again for 30k AA miles.
I closed my account in January.. I'll have to wait until July.
Trouble with the offer is sometimes they don't allow you to sign up online and going to the bank can kill a couple of hours during working hours. Requirements were quite easy but there is a long waiting time before the miles post.
Anyway, I'll still do it again for 30k AA miles.
May 8, 2014, 11:00 pm
#951
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Newest Offer Code valid until 6/30/14
...is DON420QL3X.
For new checking accounts opened by 6/30/14. Within 60 days of account opening complete the following banking activities:
1) One qualifying bill payment from the new checking account for 2 consecutive calendar months
2) Spend $750 worth of debit card purchases
Miles wiill be credited to your AA account within 90 days from the end of the statement period in which you complete all offer requirements.
Not valid for customers that have received a bonus from opening a Citi checking account in the last 2 years.
For new checking accounts opened by 6/30/14. Within 60 days of account opening complete the following banking activities:
1) One qualifying bill payment from the new checking account for 2 consecutive calendar months
2) Spend $750 worth of debit card purchases
Miles wiill be credited to your AA account within 90 days from the end of the statement period in which you complete all offer requirements.
Not valid for customers that have received a bonus from opening a Citi checking account in the last 2 years.
May 10, 2014, 1:50 pm
#952
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: RDU
Posts: 1,478
Up to 30K American Airlines Miles for Checking Account?
Anyone have more details on this deal? e.g. where did gleff get the screenshot in the following blog post. I see a promo code of DON42OQL3X listed, but googling the promo code only brings up View From the Wing. Exclusive to that blog? Or just first scoop?
Up to 30K American Airlines Miles for Checking Account
http://boardingarea.com/viewfromthew...cking-account/
Up to 30K American Airlines Miles for Checking Account
http://boardingarea.com/viewfromthew...cking-account/
Last edited by moretimeoffguy; May 11, 2014 at 6:13 am Reason: Typo--View from the WinG not View from the WinE
May 10, 2014, 7:37 pm
#953
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Anyone have more details on this deal? e.g. where did gleff get the screenshot in the following blog post. I see a promo code of DON42OQL3X listed, but googling the promo code only brings up View From the Wine. Exclusive to that blog? Or just first scoop?
Up to 30K American Airlines Miles for Checking Account
http://boardingarea.com/viewfromthew...cking-account/
Up to 30K American Airlines Miles for Checking Account
http://boardingarea.com/viewfromthew...cking-account/
www.offer.citibank.com and enter the code.
Last edited by Microwave; May 11, 2014 at 1:09 am
May 11, 2014, 1:09 am
#956
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Signatures
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: London, England
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, National Exec, AA EXP Emeritus
Posts: 9,765
Anyone have more details on this deal? e.g. where did gleff get the screenshot in the following blog post. I see a promo code of DON42OQL3X listed, but googling the promo code only brings up View From the Wine. Exclusive to that blog? Or just first scoop?
Up to 30K American Airlines Miles for Checking Account
http://boardingarea.com/viewfromthew...cking-account/
Up to 30K American Airlines Miles for Checking Account
http://boardingarea.com/viewfromthew...cking-account/
Please note the sticky at the top of the consolidated thread which is titled Welcome to the New American Airlines Forum! PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING. With all of the changes about, it is important to know where to post, and reading that thread before posting (as the title suggests
) will help get you in the right place.~Moderator
May 11, 2014, 6:13 am
#957
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May 11, 2014, 12:57 pm
#960
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Just worked for me! Using Opera browser. Clean cache and cookies may help.
https://online.citibank.com/JRSAO/ao...ode=DON42OQL3X
https://online.citibank.com/JRSAO/ao...ode=DON42OQL3X