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1. So online transfers of funds from other banks (Bank of America) or Fidelity accounts will count as direct deposits - is that correct?
CORRECT
2. To get the 30K AA miles, does the Direct deposits have to be for a certain dollar amount? (I realize that there is a $30 monthly fee for the Gold acct if balance is not $50K)
NO MINIMUM DIRECT DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT
3. How long must the direct deposit funds remain with Citibank?
NO REQUIREMENT - NEEDS TO POST AND AFFECT YOUR BALANCE
4. For the debit purchases of $750, just choose the "credit" option instead of debit option at payment - is that correct?
I CHOSE CREDIT, OTHERS HAVE DONE DEBIT AND GOT MILES
5. Like the idea of purchasing a money order at Walmart (of course, depends on the fee). So has this be acceptable to meet the debit purchase of $750 for the offer?
YES
6. Since there is a long delay in getting the account info, checks, and debit card when opening an account online, should I just go into a branch in person to open such an account - is this an option? If not, does Citibank adjust the "60 day from account opening" if you notify them when the materials are not received for several weeks.
YOU CAN GO TO BRANCH TO OPEN ACCOUNT, TAKE OFFER CODE WITH YOU
No. It's a soft pull. However, you will be denied if your credit reports are frozen.
One single WM MO to meet the spend requirement, and DD was met by ACH from Amazon Payments.
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I'm copying information from various posts that I found useful
1. So online transfers of funds from other banks (Bank of America) or Fidelity accounts will count as direct deposits - is that correct?
CORRECT
2. To get the 30K AA miles, does the Direct deposits have to be for a certain dollar amount? (I realize that there is a $30 monthly fee for the Gold acct if balance is not $50K)
NO MINIMUM DIRECT DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT
3. How long must the direct deposit funds remain with Citibank?
NO REQUIREMENT - NEEDS TO POST AND AFFECT YOUR BALANCE
4. For the debit purchases of $750, just choose the "credit" option instead of debit option at payment - is that correct?
I CHOSE CREDIT, OTHERS HAVE DONE DEBIT AND GOT MILES
5. Like the idea of purchasing a money order at Walmart (of course, depends on the fee). So has this be acceptable to meet the debit purchase of $750 for the offer?
YES
6. Since there is a long delay in getting the account info, checks, and debit card when opening an account online, should I just go into a branch in person to open such an account - is this an option? If not, does Citibank adjust the "60 day from account opening" if you notify them when the materials are not received for several weeks.
YOU CAN GO TO BRANCH TO OPEN ACCOUNT, TAKE OFFER CODE WITH YOU
Does it require Credit Pull?
Easiest ways to meet requirements
AA Miles For New Citibank Checking Account [Consolidated]
Sep 26, 2012, 12:23 am
#631
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
Quick question--
When paying for the $375 debit card spend (for 15K AA miles), I would think that I have to make PIN-based transactions (debit purchases). But a rep from Citi said that I have to use the ATM card like a credit card (no PIN). Will either work? CAn someone clarify this?
When paying for the $375 debit card spend (for 15K AA miles), I would think that I have to make PIN-based transactions (debit purchases). But a rep from Citi said that I have to use the ATM card like a credit card (no PIN). Will either work? CAn someone clarify this?
Sep 26, 2012, 1:44 am
#632
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Sep 26, 2012, 2:01 pm
#635
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Riverside, CA ONT
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I received this offer via email and have a few Citi credit cards. I had to go to my local branch to open it because I am self employed and cannot do the direct deposit. My local branch allowed me to qualify for the Gold card without 50k in deposits, but I have to pay the $30 a month fee instead. They also waived the direct deposit requirement if I kept 2K in the account over and above the $750 I have to spend to qualify. I don't know anything about the 1099, but I sure hope I don't get one.
Sep 26, 2012, 2:12 pm
#636
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+1 - glad to be among the company of like-minded!
Sep 26, 2012, 2:35 pm
#637
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Discussions started by ssoonngg123 on September 19 and ratnasam on September 20 have been merged into this existing thread where a 30,000 miles offer has been under discussion since mentioned by Mrgolfer21 on September 12. Scroll back to post 557 to begin reading. It's a little choppy because the three overlapping conversations are displayed in strict chronological order.
Thread title has been edited to remove mention of the number of miles because that element varies, but the fundamentals of the offer are substantially similar.
Thread title has been edited to remove mention of the number of miles because that element varies, but the fundamentals of the offer are substantially similar.
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Sep 26, 2012, 3:00 pm
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Sep 27, 2012, 10:42 am
#642
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 93
Here's the terms of the offer I just completed for 30,000 miles:
Open a qualified Regular Checking account by 8/31/2012.Within 60 days after account opening, complete both of the following qualifying activities:
1. One or more direct deposits for 2 consecutive calendar months AND
2. Spend the required minimum amount on purchases using your Citibank Debit Card*
I opened a Citigold account. Does "qualified Regular Checking account" mean I have to deposit the minimum $50,000? I won't come anywhere close to that. I know I'll be charged a $30 monthly fee after a few months, but I'm fine with that. I just don't want to miss out on the 30,000 miles because the account wasn't qualified.
1. One or more direct deposits for 2 consecutive calendar months AND
2. Spend the required minimum amount on purchases using your Citibank Debit Card*
Sep 27, 2012, 12:11 pm
#643
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 257
Here's the terms of the offer I just completed for 30,000 miles:
Open a qualified Regular Checking account by 8/31/2012.Within 60 days after account opening, complete both of the following qualifying activities:
1. One or more direct deposits for 2 consecutive calendar months AND
2. Spend the required minimum amount on purchases using your Citibank Debit Card*
I opened a Citigold account. Does "qualified Regular Checking account" mean I have to deposit the minimum $50,000? I won't come anywhere close to that. I know I'll be charged a $30 monthly fee after a few months, but I'm fine with that. I just don't want to miss out on the 30,000 miles because the account wasn't qualified.1. One or more direct deposits for 2 consecutive calendar months AND
2. Spend the required minimum amount on purchases using your Citibank Debit Card*
Sep 27, 2012, 12:58 pm
#644
Join Date: May 2010
Location: DFW
Programs: American - Platinum Pro, Marriott - Platinum
Posts: 479
I for one can't wait to see the 1099 thread again being revived next year - it's good to read that thread academically, knowing that you haven't been issued a 1099
