Citi ThankYou Premier World Elite MasterCard Upgrade?
Apr 8, 2012, 4:55 pm
#1
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Citi ThankYou MasterCard Upgrade?
Does anyone know how to go from Citi ThankYou Premier World MasterCard to Citi ThankYou Premier MasterCard? I called Citi and was told the card doesn't exist, but I have read about people with them on these very forums. Any info? Thank you.
Last edited by Nick92; Apr 7, 2014 at 5:22 pm
Apr 8, 2012, 11:33 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2002
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I'm not sure. I know I was given a song and dance when I called about upgrading my Thankyou rewards card to the MC World elite version. Basically the rep didn't know why/how it was done but said he thought it was based on spending (but couldn't give me levels of spending). I gave up... closed the card on the same call. After that I didn't pay much attention to it.
Either way, I just wonder why this card is so elusive especially on FT. Seems no one has it, knows how to get it, etc. Not even at Citi! lol
Apr 9, 2012, 10:57 am
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The best way to obtain a World Elite MasterCard is to apply for one which is marketed as such, rather than hoping to upgrade after the fact. Try here, for example:
https://creditcards.citi.com/credit-...ld-mastercard/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...eriprise.html?
https://creditcards.citi.com/credit-...ld-mastercard/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...eriprise.html?
Apr 9, 2012, 11:01 am
#8
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Thank you but neither card appeals to me, which is why I am exclusively after the TYP WEMC. I just spoke with an account manager that said "very soon" they will launch World Elite products you can directly apply for with the global chip. However I take that with a grain of salt and will just wait for any replies. Thanks mia.
Apr 9, 2012, 11:05 am
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I suspect, but do not know for certain, that the Citi Prestige card is issued as a World Elite MasterCard.
If you care to mention the benefits which interest you we may be able to suggest other ways of obtaining them.
If you care to mention the benefits which interest you we may be able to suggest other ways of obtaining them.
Apr 11, 2012, 9:30 am
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I have the Citi TY Premier World Master Card which is a convert from the old TY PPE card - I dont recall if that card was also a "World" card, I suspect it was not. I did not even realize that this card was a "World" card until I rented a car in Jamaica and the Avis rep told me that the card covers the insurance which is a benefit of the World feature. My annual spend is about $15-$20k on this particular card.
May 31, 2012, 9:31 pm
#12
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
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I think Chase Sapphire Preferred Card has a World Elite Mastercard that you can apply for
CSP MasterCard
CSP Visa
It might have the lowest AF among the other WEMC that can be directly applied for. I will try to convert my CSP Visa to a WEMC once the 40k bonus is posted(should be this coming statement). I regret not applying for it directly when I first opened it.
Edit: Not confirmed that it is WEMC. It could be MasterCard World. I will ask customer service tomorrow.
CSP MasterCard
CSP Visa
It might have the lowest AF among the other WEMC that can be directly applied for. I will try to convert my CSP Visa to a WEMC once the 40k bonus is posted(should be this coming statement). I regret not applying for it directly when I first opened it.
Edit: Not confirmed that it is WEMC. It could be MasterCard World. I will ask customer service tomorrow.
Last edited by ferrari_fan; May 31, 2012 at 9:45 pm Reason: Added Visa Link to show the difference in the two offers. Note the SPID difference in the two links.
Jul 3, 2012, 9:21 pm
#14
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Upgraded after hitting around 15k spend
Airport lounge access for $35 per visit.
Other benefits listed at
http://www.mastercard.us/credit-card-world-elite.html
Airport lounge access for $35 per visit.
Other benefits listed at
http://www.mastercard.us/credit-card-world-elite.html