Citicards 60 day/ one application policy
Apr 20, 2009, 3:27 pm
#751
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Modesto, CA (90 miles from any real airport)
Programs: SPG Plat (3.2MM LT), Hilton Gold, AA LT Plat (3.2MM), Hertz 5*, US Mint MVP
Posts: 638
There is no phone number and I already looked at the links to see if/where it said 30k on the app, and I too could not find it. The email has the FF# and account name embedded in the message. I was hoping the email link had the FF# in it, but it too appears encrypted. However, the link to the applications does have the words to the effect "unsolicited" so I see no reason anybody couldn't do it.
I hate to ruin a good thing, as you may recall, I held closely the $250/20k apps until they turned them all off some time ago. I am still 22 days away from my next card and even then, will be at least 30 days from that time to see the miles posting.
Jim
I hate to ruin a good thing, as you may recall, I held closely the $250/20k apps until they turned them all off some time ago. I am still 22 days away from my next card and even then, will be at least 30 days from that time to see the miles posting.
Jim
Apr 20, 2009, 3:44 pm
#752
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 314
Someone has just forwarded to me the same email they got regarding this new 30k offer for citi AA cards. The link for Citi AA Amex appears to be exactly the same as Jim's, which means the app. link is not tied to a particular FF#.
Apr 20, 2009, 4:00 pm
#753
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Modesto, CA (90 miles from any real airport)
Programs: SPG Plat (3.2MM LT), Hilton Gold, AA LT Plat (3.2MM), Hertz 5*, US Mint MVP
Posts: 638
Apr 20, 2009, 9:16 pm
#754
Used to be 'g_leyser'
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Brandon Johnson International Airport (expect delays)
Programs: AA PlatPro, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Plat, Reno Air MEGA Platinum
Posts: 10,036
Well I just applied using the AMEX link in CandymanJim's e-mail. Finished the application and it said I could call in to get instant decision. Just got off the phone with them and they confirmed 30K miles for spending $750 w/in first 4 months of receiving the card. ^^
Thanks a ton for posting.
Thanks a ton for posting.
Last edited by aisleorwindow; Apr 20, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Apr 21, 2009, 8:58 am
#755
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: UA GOLD MM,WN CP A+list, HH Gold,MR LT Titanium
Posts: 2,184
I'm not sure this is targeted this time around. Everyone in my family received it and we each have different profiles and travel patterns.
The last one I received for 30K was a Visa this one is a MC,which unfortunately I applied for just a few weeks ago at the 25K level.
The last one I received for 30K was a Visa this one is a MC,which unfortunately I applied for just a few weeks ago at the 25K level.
Apr 21, 2009, 9:11 am
#756
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Modesto, CA (90 miles from any real airport)
Programs: SPG Plat (3.2MM LT), Hilton Gold, AA LT Plat (3.2MM), Hertz 5*, US Mint MVP
Posts: 638
I'm not sure this is targeted this time around. Everyone in my family received it and we each have different profiles and travel patterns.
The last one I received for 30K was a Visa this one is a MC,which unfortunately I applied for just a few weeks ago at the 25K level.
The last one I received for 30K was a Visa this one is a MC,which unfortunately I applied for just a few weeks ago at the 25K level.
Jim
Apr 21, 2009, 9:23 am
#757
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Programs: Airline Free Agent, Fairmont Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 3,041
Hmm, this is weird. I did not get any email and my wife got an email giving 25k miles for the usual $750 spend within 4 months AND another 10k miles for spending $10,000 within the first year.
I am going to use the 30k link for now....unless I change my mind and go for the 25k plus 10k....That's just way too many $1 coins now that my Bank of America branch makes me put them in bags to be counted at a different location....I think they are on to us
I am going to use the 30k link for now....unless I change my mind and go for the 25k plus 10k....That's just way too many $1 coins now that my Bank of America branch makes me put them in bags to be counted at a different location....I think they are on to us
Apr 21, 2009, 9:41 am
#758
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: East Coast
Programs: All major Airlines, Hotel Chains, Credit Cards and Car Rentals
Posts: 1,263
Hmm, this is weird. I did not get any email and my wife got an email giving 25k miles for the usual $750 spend within 4 months AND another 10k miles for spending $10,000 within the first year.
I am going to use the 30k link for now....unless I change my mind and go for the 25k plus 10k....That's just way too many $1 coins now that my Bank of America branch makes me put them in bags to be counted at a different location....I think they are on to us
I am going to use the 30k link for now....unless I change my mind and go for the 25k plus 10k....That's just way too many $1 coins now that my Bank of America branch makes me put them in bags to be counted at a different location....I think they are on to us
Apr 21, 2009, 9:53 am
#759
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Plat/6MM, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,240
Apr 21, 2009, 11:10 am
#760
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: East Coast
Programs: All major Airlines, Hotel Chains, Credit Cards and Car Rentals
Posts: 1,263
Because someone might not be interested in a churn and can easily spend 10K in the first couple of months. I asked for the link because it will work perfectly for a couple of people that I know and are looking for AA card.
Apr 21, 2009, 1:33 pm
#761
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: AA PLT 2MM
Posts: 2,026
That said, I'd still go for the 30K offer. You can get yourself on a retention offer that will get you 2 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent on all purchases anyway (for $10K of purchases for 6 months). Perhaps the bonus AAdvantage point per dollar spent retention offer can be stacked on the 25K + 10K (after spending $10K) sign up offer.
At any rate, with these new sign up bonuses, I regret that I just applied for 2 cards under the 25K (only) offer.
55 days left until my new application...
Apr 21, 2009, 3:27 pm
#762
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Modesto, CA (90 miles from any real airport)
Programs: SPG Plat (3.2MM LT), Hilton Gold, AA LT Plat (3.2MM), Hertz 5*, US Mint MVP
Posts: 638
Spend $750 get the 25k then spend another 10k OVER THE NEXT YEAR, get 10k in bonus, plus the 10k for spending. So, you would spend $10k and get 45k in miles, not bad if you don't read this thread.
Using the 25k bonus option and spend $9000 over 12 months ($750/mo.) will get you:
25k each month for 12 months, or 300k in AA miles. So I think what some of us are trying to grasp is why spend $10k for 45k AA when you could spend $9k and get 300k AA? Kind of defies our logic....
FYI - The new 30k option would net out 360k AA. Or, if you were just spending the 10k you would get the 30k after $750 and anther 10k AA with your $10k in spending.
If anyone is spending 10k, you should not be doing it on the Citi AA, you shuld be using the SPG AMEX.
Apr 21, 2009, 4:12 pm
#763
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: AA PLT 2MM
Posts: 2,026
I think the reason it was asked was because the 25k +10k offer is as follows:
Spend $750 get the 25k then spend another 10k OVER THE NEXT YEAR, get 10k in bonus, plus the 10k for spending. So, you would spend $10k and get 45k in miles, not bad if you don't read this thread.
Using the 25k bonus option and spend $9000 over 12 months ($750/mo.) will get you:
25k each month for 12 months, or 300k in AA miles. So I think what some of us are trying to grasp is why spend $10k for 45k AA when you could spend $9k and get 300k AA? Kind of defies our logic....
FYI - The new 30k option would net out 360k AA. Or, if you were just spending the 10k you would get the 30k after $750 and anther 10k AA with your $10k in spending.
If anyone is spending 10k, you should not be doing it on the Citi AA, you shuld be using the SPG AMEX.
Spend $750 get the 25k then spend another 10k OVER THE NEXT YEAR, get 10k in bonus, plus the 10k for spending. So, you would spend $10k and get 45k in miles, not bad if you don't read this thread.
Using the 25k bonus option and spend $9000 over 12 months ($750/mo.) will get you:
25k each month for 12 months, or 300k in AA miles. So I think what some of us are trying to grasp is why spend $10k for 45k AA when you could spend $9k and get 300k AA? Kind of defies our logic....
FYI - The new 30k option would net out 360k AA. Or, if you were just spending the 10k you would get the 30k after $750 and anther 10k AA with your $10k in spending.
If anyone is spending 10k, you should not be doing it on the Citi AA, you shuld be using the SPG AMEX.
Personally I agree 100% with your logic. But considering the ways one can buy 'cash' with a citi-card, throwing in one of the 'high spending bonus' cards into ones churn isn't such a bad idea, if it does in fact net you more bonus miles.
For example one could open a new Citibank account or buy a CD. That's the easiest $10K spending threshold met, ever. Just as easy as any $750 spend requirement now (assuming you have the credit line), and you pay off your credit card with that same money you used to make the deposit. Personally since I'm planning to do another bank account churn within the next few months, I'd actually opt for the 25K + 10K AAdvantage mile bonus at that time, as I'd open the account with a $60K+ charge anyway.
Of course, in between bank account churns, naturally stick with the 30K at $750 spend offer.
At any rate, just showing that the high spending threshold does have use for some...
Apr 21, 2009, 6:17 pm
#764
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO, UA, AA, WN, DL Gold
Posts: 2,981
Personally I agree 100% with your logic. But considering the ways one can buy 'cash' with a citi-card, throwing in one of the 'high spending bonus' cards into ones churn isn't such a bad idea, if it does in fact net you more bonus miles.
For example one could open a new Citibank account or buy a CD. That's the easiest $10K spending threshold met, ever. Just as easy as any $750 spend requirement now (assuming you have the credit line), and you pay off your credit card with that same money you used to make the deposit. Personally since I'm planning to do another bank account churn within the next few months, I'd actually opt for the 25K + 10K AAdvantage mile bonus at that time, as I'd open the account with a $60K+ charge anyway.
Of course, in between bank account churns, naturally stick with the 30K at $750 spend offer.
At any rate, just showing that the high spending threshold does have use for some...
For example one could open a new Citibank account or buy a CD. That's the easiest $10K spending threshold met, ever. Just as easy as any $750 spend requirement now (assuming you have the credit line), and you pay off your credit card with that same money you used to make the deposit. Personally since I'm planning to do another bank account churn within the next few months, I'd actually opt for the 25K + 10K AAdvantage mile bonus at that time, as I'd open the account with a $60K+ charge anyway.
Of course, in between bank account churns, naturally stick with the 30K at $750 spend offer.
At any rate, just showing that the high spending threshold does have use for some...
i hope it's not come to an end...