citibank is quite strict with their CX credit card - especially with platinum.

i don't think it really has to do with the amount spent - i spent over 2 million hk dollars over that one year - didn't earn me a free renewal - although they offered a "normal" citibank platinum with free renewal (no annual fee).

i refused. i'll be applying for it again soon - my one year is coming up. the current bonus is 8000 asia miles for a new platinum card application (it was 12000 last year)

besides, citibank only offers a HK$8 = 1 mile offer, whereas amex offers HK$4 = 1 mile ..... for the first HK$300,000 or so spent. so, it appears that amex offers a better offer.

the customer service at amex is better - citibank really sucks. more special discounts at hotel restaurants with amex too - just had dinner - 50% off - at the zeffirino ristorante at the regal hongkong hotel ...

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[This message has been edited by Psychiatrist (edited Mar 17, 2004).]