How is the Citi ThankYou Rewards system in the current state?
Mar 26, 2012, 5:38 pm
#61
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Only if he has 16,000 purchase points ($16k of purchases to the card) to match the 16,000 flight points.
This loophole is kind of closed. Technically no flight points from TYP redemption. Once in a while, those flight points do slip through. YMMV. Even so, he needs additional 16,000 purchase points to match the new 16,000 flights points. It's not that easy to game, and that's why the card has not been widely discussed lately.
This loophole is kind of closed. Technically no flight points from TYP redemption. Once in a while, those flight points do slip through. YMMV. Even so, he needs additional 16,000 purchase points to match the new 16,000 flights points. It's not that easy to game, and that's why the card has not been widely discussed lately.
Mar 26, 2012, 9:39 pm
#63
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Unless something has changed recently, sign-up (as well as other bonus types) bonus points don't count toward points to be matched with flight points.
Mar 26, 2012, 10:05 pm
#64
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Now bonuses of any kind do not count. Only ACTUAL SPEND (purchase points) would be used to match the flight points.
Apr 11, 2012, 9:44 am
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I think I got lucky here...I have a June flight on my latest statement - to my surprise I got the flight points credited already. I suspect it just fell through the cracks as I have another ticket for next week charged to the same statement, however, no flight points for that one...
Last edited by jamflyer; Apr 15, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Apr 11, 2012, 2:33 pm
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...ht-points.html
May 10, 2012, 9:55 am
#68
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I think I got lucky here...I have a June flight on my latest statement - to my surprise I got the flight points credited already. I suspect it just fell through the cracks as I have another ticket for next week charged to the same statement, however, no flight points for that one...
May 25, 2012, 4:04 pm
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As mentioned, 1.33cpp for flights booked through TY website if you have the Premier.
Otherwise, 1cpp generally, 1.11 cpm on some gift card sales, and 1.25cpm on the good gift card sales.
I personally cashed in a TON of mine in January for the $100 Amazon / 9K point offer.
If they're not burning a hole in your pocket, though, I'd hold on to them. Of course, the rumors of transfer partners are still swirling around. If not, then eventually they'll probably put a gift card you will use on the 8K point sale. Or, if you have the Premier card, you can pick up $2600+ in airfare with them.
Otherwise, 1cpp generally, 1.11 cpm on some gift card sales, and 1.25cpm on the good gift card sales.
I personally cashed in a TON of mine in January for the $100 Amazon / 9K point offer.
If they're not burning a hole in your pocket, though, I'd hold on to them. Of course, the rumors of transfer partners are still swirling around. If not, then eventually they'll probably put a gift card you will use on the 8K point sale. Or, if you have the Premier card, you can pick up $2600+ in airfare with them.
May 25, 2012, 8:25 pm
#73
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As mentioned, 1.33cpp for flights booked through TY website if you have the Premier.
Otherwise, 1cpp generally, 1.11 cpm on some gift card sales, and 1.25cpm on the good gift card sales.
I personally cashed in a TON of mine in January for the $100 Amazon / 9K point offer.
If they're not burning a hole in your pocket, though, I'd hold on to them. Of course, the rumors of transfer partners are still swirling around. If not, then eventually they'll probably put a gift card you will use on the 8K point sale. Or, if you have the Premier card, you can pick up $2600+ in airfare with them.
Otherwise, 1cpp generally, 1.11 cpm on some gift card sales, and 1.25cpm on the good gift card sales.
I personally cashed in a TON of mine in January for the $100 Amazon / 9K point offer.
If they're not burning a hole in your pocket, though, I'd hold on to them. Of course, the rumors of transfer partners are still swirling around. If not, then eventually they'll probably put a gift card you will use on the 8K point sale. Or, if you have the Premier card, you can pick up $2600+ in airfare with them.
May 27, 2012, 1:54 pm
#74
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For those of you not aware, this now includes Southwest airlines. I find their web site very easy to use. You can also book one way tickets if desired. And of course you earn airline miles just like if you had paid cash with your own credit card.
May 27, 2012, 8:16 pm
#75
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Seriously, I just got a citi thank u visa... 20k for 600$ spend. How can I complain to reach the next tier of offer?
Phil
By the way, I'm not sure if the 1099 form applies for ty points... Couldn't find a definitive answer. Anyone know for sure? If yes, what's the value per mile declared?