Originally Posted by
TheSandman83
"You already have the maximum number of accounts that can be issued to an individual."
Originally Posted by
x712xdamx
Crazy. Definitely couldn't be maximum number of accounts as I've been approved for new personal cards with up to 8 open currently.
Yes, it could, because despite the poor phrasing, it's not the same number for everyone, it's a very variable number that's related to what they saw on the credit report(s).
Welcome to FlyerTalk,
TheSandman83, but without knowing anything about your credit history / profile (overall, not just at Citi), it's hard to judge why they gave you that reason.