Best miles/points reward for checking or saving account [Consolidated]
Feb 25, 2013, 6:34 pm
#31
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PDX/AUS
Programs: AA-UA-AS IHG-SPG-Carlson
Posts: 4,562
BUT, I have my $125 coupon from Chase on my wall here,
staring at me....
to remind me to do this next month.
So actually, spending the 99 cents for +$75 could be the right stuff...
I have trouble generating direct deposits...
but, as last year, I see there is a qualifying option
to just park $5K there for 6 months.
That is 8% annual rate.
I have usually done one of these every year,
last year I think I settled for $150/6 mo.
Last edited by MrHalliday; Feb 25, 2013 at 6:42 pm
Feb 26, 2013, 12:55 am
#32
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 145
I can't even find 1 flight to Asia under 290,000 points. I can get that for about 75,000 AA
Feb 26, 2013, 11:35 am
#33
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 734
The fee is $12.00 per month--at least that's what I'm paying.
It's a nifty production of 240k AAdvantage miles per year. First $200k balance generates 100 mi/month per $1000 balance. Balance above $200k generates a measely 25 mi/month.
I don't see how the Fidelity/Delta deal can even compare. The 100k Skypesos is one time only. It's not a continuous cash-cow-production like BankDirect is.
I still have a grandfathered Guaranty Bank account (now BBVA) that is still pumping out 60 AA mi/month per $1000 balance, with no fees.
It's a nifty production of 240k AAdvantage miles per year. First $200k balance generates 100 mi/month per $1000 balance. Balance above $200k generates a measely 25 mi/month.
I don't see how the Fidelity/Delta deal can even compare. The 100k Skypesos is one time only. It's not a continuous cash-cow-production like BankDirect is.
I still have a grandfathered Guaranty Bank account (now BBVA) that is still pumping out 60 AA mi/month per $1000 balance, with no fees.
Feb 28, 2013, 4:39 pm
#34
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: Hyatt, SPG, Hilton, AA, UA
Posts: 76
The CitiGold promo (CY4Y promo code) ended in October of last year. Not sure why its being mentioned here.
Certainly it might come around again, but it doesn't appear they are offering anything now.
The Fidelity and BD offers are still out there.
Certainly it might come around again, but it doesn't appear they are offering anything now.
The Fidelity and BD offers are still out there.
Feb 28, 2013, 9:31 pm
#35
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New York, NY
Programs: The Golden status boy
Posts: 854
Citi has a 30K promo valid until 3/31/13...
Feb 28, 2013, 10:40 pm
#36
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA, UA, DL, AS, LH, BA, VS, HHonors, Hyatt, Club Carlson, IHG, Marriott
Posts: 833
Besides, I think Citi discontinued late last year the AA mileage offers for their checking/savings accounts.
Last edited by MVF Trekker; Feb 28, 2013 at 10:45 pm
Feb 28, 2013, 11:47 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,904
I just booked 2 RTs to Asia with a stopover in HKG in Business for 240K total ... the Delta forum is always willing to help out.
Mar 1, 2013, 4:44 pm
#38
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: Hyatt, SPG, Hilton, AA, UA
Posts: 76
Mar 2, 2013, 12:22 pm
#39
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AmEX Platinum, HYATT - Diamond, SPG - Gold, HILTON - Gold, IHG - Platinum,
Posts: 74
90,000 citi TYP ( citigold + Thank you premier combo)
Saw this flyer at the branch ..
open a new citigold checking account get 40k add a Thank you premier account get 50k (30k after $3k spend and 20k after $15k total spend)
open a new citigold checking account get 40k add a Thank you premier account get 50k (30k after $3k spend and 20k after $15k total spend)
Mar 2, 2013, 1:08 pm
#43
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AmEX Platinum, HYATT - Diamond, SPG - Gold, HILTON - Gold, IHG - Platinum,
Posts: 74
Important Tax Information:... the value of the rewards from redeemed points received from checking offer may be reported to IRS as miscellaneous income on form 1099-misc in the year redeemed, if the value of the rewards plus other taxable miscellaneous income awards received from citibank N.A. is in the aggregate $600 or greater for a calendar year, as required by applicable law. Customer is responsible for any applicable taxes.
Mar 2, 2013, 1:10 pm
#44
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AmEX Platinum, HYATT - Diamond, SPG - Gold, HILTON - Gold, IHG - Platinum,
Posts: 74
I do not see any balance requirements, only other requirements for the citiGold checking account bonus is 1) 1 direct deposit and 2) 1 bill pay for 2 months after account opening.
Mar 2, 2013, 1:11 pm
#45
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AmEX Platinum, HYATT - Diamond, SPG - Gold, HILTON - Gold, IHG - Platinum,
Posts: 74
Reading thru all the fine print and the terms and conditions, there is no other requirements for the TY card except the spend requirement