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Old Aug 13, 2018, 5:12 pm
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joe_miami
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Originally Posted by mikesyr18
You can't discredit the card just because it's a credit union. Most credit unions have geographical boundaries for membership.

Is it really rocket science to manage a $450/year card? Cap the 4th night by calling it "annual hotel credits to $250 a year." Offer Hilton Diamond status. Increase the airline credits to $300. Offer Admiral's Club access (1 person). Now offer 5x on flights, 5x on hotels, 3x on dining, and 1x on everything else. No more bleeding $2,000 per cardholder for the 4th night free benefit.
Citi isn't "bleeding" anywhere near $2,000 per cardholder on the current 4th night free deal, since 25% is probably at or near the commission Citi receives for the bookings.
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