Originally Posted by
iowa guy
Besides being dumb, I can't figure out why I am so lost regarding AA card applications.
I thought I read in the wiki that bonuses are only available for cards after 24 months has passed since the last bonus was 'earned.'
Years ago I applied for two AA cards in the same hour and received two bonuses after the spend. I inquired on FT about doing that again and was told that those days are over. Are the folks that are opening a new card every days getting the bonus?
The rules have changed repeatedly in the last few years. Instead of 'about 18 months' between card applications with the exception of the 'two-browser trick,' Citi has moved to a strict 24-months after opening or closing a Personal AA card (same for business cards but a separate clock). In addition, Citi is now issuing cards even if you do not qualify for the bonus.
The workaround is with mailers that do not contain the 24-month language. Although they are all single-use now, they allow a different individual to apply for and receive a card with a bonus attached.