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Old Dec 11, 2025 | 11:40 am
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Originally Posted by jkirk
Another data point for what it's worth ... Like DW, I've been a Citi Private Bank client since I was a junior associate at a big law firm nearly 20 years ago, but have generally kept my assets at another institution. I assumed I would be eligible for the first year fee credit of $595, and opted into the Strata Elite on that basis. But when I didn't see a credit apply, I called and was told I am not eligible because Citi Private Bank is a different relationship tier than Citi Private Client. I had apparently incorrectly assumed that a client of the Citi Private Bank would be a Citi Private Client, but apparently these are two completely different things. Live and Learn I guess.
Forgot about this perk. Looks like they've changed it over the years. It used to be more lucrative for the Citi Prestige.

"Qualifying Citigold® Private Client customers can receive a $595 credit in the first year of cardmembership and $145 credit each cardmembership year thereafter"

https://citigoldprivateclient.citi.com/

At $1m needed to get it, the Schwab annual bonus on the Platinum is better since you get $200.

https://www.schwab.com/credit-cards/platinum-card
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