Old Apr 19, 2015, 6:10 pm
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Is there currently an offer for this card with a signup bonus?

Yes:
  • 50K TYP for $4K spend/3 months, $95 AF waived for first year. Open in private/incognito window for best results.
    • Offer not available if you have opened or closed a Preferred, Premier, or Prestige card in the past 24 months.


    Does anybody know when the signup bonus will increase?
    No. Please don't ask in the thread "just to double-check if anybody knows." Nobody knows.
    Can I see the number of TYP earned on an individual purchase?
    No. The best you can do is visit the Account Details page for your card to see how the merchant for a given transaction was categorized.
    What are the bonus categories for the Premier card?
    Effective April 19th, 2015, unless you are participating in a limited-time offer, you will earn:
    • 3 ThankYou Points for every dollar you spend on purchases at airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, travel agencies, gas stations, commuter transportation, taxi/limousines, passenger railways, cruise lines, bridge and road tolls, parking lots/garages, campgrounds and trailer parks, time shares, bus lines, motor home/RV rental and boat rentals;
    • 2 ThankYou Points for every dollar you spend on purchases at restaurants and on select entertainment merchants, including sports promoters, theatrical promoters, movie theaters, amusement parks, tourist attractions, record stores and video rental stores; and
    • 1 ThankYou Point for every dollar you spend on other purchases.
    Airlines are classified as merchants that provide air travel. Hotels are classified as merchants that provide sleeping or meeting room accommodations, and may include goods and services that are on a bill for these accommodations by a hotel, motel or inn. Car rental agencies are classified as merchants that provide short-term or long-term rentals of cars. Travel agencies are classified as merchants that provide travel information and booking services, and include travel aggregators and tour operators. Gas stations are classified as merchants that sell fuel for consumer use and may or may not be attended. Commuter transportation is classified as merchants that provide suburban and local mass passenger transportation over regular routes and on regular schedules, including ferries, commuter railways and subways. Taxis/limousines are classified as merchants that provide passenger transportation services for hire and includes horse-drawn cabs and carriages, bicycle taxis, aerial tramways, airport shuttles or cable cars. Passenger railways are classified as merchants that primarily provide long-distance transportation and may include overnight accommodations on the train. Cruise lines are classified as merchants that provide passenger transportation on the open sea or inland waters for the purpose of vacation or pleasure and operate predefined and advertised routes. Bridge and road tolls are classified as merchants who collect fees associated with toll roads, highways and bridges. Parking lots/garages are classified as merchants that provide temporary parking services for automobiles, usually on an hourly, daily or monthly contract or fee basis. Campgrounds and trailer parks are classified as merchants that provide overnight or short-term campsites for recreational vehicles, trailers, campers, or tents. Timeshares are classified as retailers that sell, lease, and rent timeshare real estate and arrange timeshare condominium exchanges. Bus lines are classified passenger bus transportation services that operate on a regular schedule over predetermined routes. Motor home and recreational vehicle rentals are classified as merchants that rent motor homes, RVs, pop-up campers, tent trailers, and other recreational vehicles on a daily, short-term, or extended-term basis. Boat leases and boat rentals are classified as merchants that primarily provide boat rental and leasing services, including fishing boats, non-crew houseboats, sail boats, powerboats, jet skis, and yachts.

    Restaurants are classified as dining establishments that primarily prepare food and drinks for immediate consumption by consumers, either on the merchant’s premises or packaged for takeout, and include bars, cocktail lounges, discotheques, nightclubs, taverns and fast food restaurants. Sports promoters are classified as merchants that operate and promote live sporting events (professional or semi-professional), and may also include sports stadiums. Theatrical promoters are classified as merchants that operate live theatrical productions or concerts, and include ticketing agencies. Movie theaters are classified as establishments that sell tickets and refreshments for movie productions. Amusement parks (including zoos, circuses and aquariums) are classified as establishments that operate parks or carnivals and offer mechanical rides and games and/or live animal shows. Tourist attractions and museums (including art galleries) are classified as establishments that operate attractions and exhibits for tourists. Record stores are classified as establishments that sell CDs and related items, including online record stores. Video rental stores are classified as merchants that rent DVDs and/or games and related equipment for consumer use, including online video rentals.


    We do not determine how merchants or establishments are classified, however, they are generally classified based upon the merchant's primary line of business. We reserve the right to determine which purchases qualify for this offer. Purchases not eligible to receive the additional ThankYou Points include, but are not limited to, purchases made at warehouse clubs, discount stores, department stores and convenience stores.
    You may earn ThankYou Points as long as your Card Account is open and current. If your Card Account is closed, you will not be able to earn ThankYou Points and you will lose any accumulated ThankYou Points that have not been transferred to your ThankYou Member Account. Balance transfers, cash advances, convenience checks, returned purchases, disputed or unauthorized purchases/fraudulent transactions, finance charges, Card Account fees, and fees for services and programs you elect to receive through us do not earn ThankYou Points unless otherwise specified.

    If you do not already have a ThankYou Rewards Member Account ("ThankYou Member Account"), one will be set up for you. ThankYou Points earned from purchases post to your Card Account at the close of each billing cycle, and at that time we will transfer the ThankYou Points you earned to your ThankYou Member Account. (Bonus ThankYou Points may take one to two additional billing cycles to post to your Card Account.) ThankYou Points are not eligible for redemption until they are transferred to your ThankYou Member Account. ThankYou Points may not be redeemed and may be lost if your Card Account is not open or current.
    What happens to my TY points if I close my card account?
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 1:05 am
  #421  
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
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I got my approval letter the 31st and it stated my card should arrive by today, the first. We'll see about that.
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 4:49 am
  #422  
 
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Originally Posted by savedbyhim01
From looking over this thread and the Slickdeals thread it looks like they are more prone to match IF you have already received the points from original bonus offer. I have not reached the spending requirement yet. Just sent an SM and will post what they reply. If my hunch is right, they will deny me.
I had already received my 50k when they shot me down.
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 5:33 am
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Got shot down via SM. same canned response.
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 10:27 am
  #424  
 
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Got matched on 2 accounts via SM last Friday (these cards are 2 months old and minimum spend more than halfway through)

Sent the same SM for 3 more accounts yesterday which were all denied the match (cards just obtained in the last few weeks with no spend yet)

My guess is that matches requested this week are being denied while the spend was just a coincidence.
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 10:56 am
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Originally Posted by frudd38
Got matched on 2 accounts via SM last Friday (these cards are 2 months old and minimum spend more than halfway through)

Sent the same SM for 3 more accounts yesterday which were all denied the match (cards just obtained in the last few weeks with no spend yet)

My guess is that matches requested this week are being denied while the spend was just a coincidence.
How do you have so many Citi Premier accounts?
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 11:18 am
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Originally Posted by gofarhaveacigar
How do you have so many Citi Premier accounts?
Not all for myself..
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 12:22 pm
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Sent SM and got shot down.
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 12:45 pm
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Applied and approved... I've seen a few of you getting them expedited, anybody else care to share if you've gotten them early?
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 1:04 pm
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Originally Posted by djtsukasa
Applied and approved... I've seen a few of you getting them expedited, anybody else care to share if you've gotten them early?
Applied and approved yesterday. Haven't heard a peep from Citi (and no UPS or FedEx shipping notifications). It'd be nice if they expedited this, considering it's premium-ish. But I've also got to complete spends on the Amex SPG and Amex Platinum, so if it arrives in a week, all the better.
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 3:00 pm
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Originally Posted by missing_link
Applied and approved yesterday. Haven't heard a peep from Citi (and no UPS or FedEx shipping notifications). It'd be nice if they expedited this, considering it's premium-ish. But I've also got to complete spends on the Amex SPG and Amex Platinum, so if it arrives in a week, all the better.
hmm, maybe I'll call... you are right, it is a premium "ish" type of card. Thanks!
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 4:59 pm
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I got a UPS notification for my Premier and I didn't request it. UPS says delivery by this morning at 10:30am, but Citi hasn't gotten off their asses to actually give the envelope to UPS so it hasn't even left yet. I guess you cannot expect anyone to get anything done right these days anymore.
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 6:05 pm
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Originally Posted by Superorb
I got a UPS notification for my Premier and I didn't request it. UPS says delivery by this morning at 10:30am, but Citi hasn't gotten off their asses to actually give the envelope to UPS so it hasn't even left yet. I guess you cannot expect anyone to get anything done right these days anymore.

I got a UPS send day air delivery of the APPROVAL LETTER ......card came today via US mail

I activated and was bumped up the 60k bonus.
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 6:33 pm
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Just got a response. No go on the match. Same response as others have gotten. It was worth a try.
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 7:53 pm
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Originally Posted by savedbyhim01
Just got a response. No go on the match. Same response as others have gotten. It was worth a try.

How long have you had the card ? I activated my card today and was given the 60K offer
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Old Sep 1, 2015, 8:05 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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Originally Posted by flyer4512
How long have you had the card ? I activated my card today and was given the 60K offer
Did you activate it over the phone? I just activated mine yesterday, sent the SM for a match and was rejected this morning..
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