Originally Posted by
arlflyer
Did I not read on this thread or another of people getting approved for a given card, making it through the minimum spend, and then getting a letter a week before statement close saying that points would not be issued because cardholder was not a first time account holder? I am pretty new around here so anything I read had to be fairly recent - and I swear I didn't make that up!!!
i think you're talking about chase. with chase approvals do not guarantee bonuses (amex too for that matter if you apply and are approved but dont meet the terms, ie have not had card in last 12 months). citi usually honors their promos if you're approved.