Originally Posted by
show_me_the_points
My statement does show I hit 5k before 8/13 ( 4 months from account application ). I emailed them and their response was the promotion was coded from 4/2/13 to 8/2/13. My statement date is also the 2'nd of the month. So I guess these promotions are coded from statement date of the month you apply. Can anyone else confirm this?
This is the first time I have ever missed a bonus in my 100+ card churning bonanza. But I always try and complete the spend quickly to avoid these kind of potential problems...
That explains the reply I got from Citi concerning my bonus yesterday with the expiration date before before 90 days
From: me***********************om
Subject: Re: Signup bonus
Date: September 10, 2013
Thank you for contacting us.
Our promotional offer allows you to earn 50,000 bonus miles after making $3000.00 in purchases using your card within three months of the date your account was established. This offer will expire on 10/31/2013.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist you.