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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]
Feb 8, 2013, 8:11 am
#766
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
Ok I am going to jump in on CMEB, 30k miles is too good to pass up even if it can take 6 months and $120 of fees.
I see one report of Fidelity working for direct deposit requirement. Any others noted? I think prepaids like Bluebird, Vision etc transfer as ACH my hope is these will work
I see one report of Fidelity working for direct deposit requirement. Any others noted? I think prepaids like Bluebird, Vision etc transfer as ACH my hope is these will work
Feb 10, 2013, 7:54 pm
#768
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: HNL
Programs: AA Citi Visa and Amex, Citi AA Biz, SPG, Amex Green, Zync, Discover It (Starbucks Gold) HHonors Gold
Posts: 268
From what I read somewhere in this forum, they no longer send out 1099 for miles. These miles aren't 'gifts' they are a promo based on money you have or spends that you had to meet to earn the miles. As always YMMV.
Feb 10, 2013, 8:02 pm
#769
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: HNL
Programs: AA Citi Visa and Amex, Citi AA Biz, SPG, Amex Green, Zync, Discover It (Starbucks Gold) HHonors Gold
Posts: 268
Hi all:
Glad I found this discussion - as I am ready for another 30K AA miles. We just completed a Oneworld/Explorer AA trip (round-the world) and it was awesome - best program in the world.
I have read the last few pages of the thread - but need to clarify a few points before I sign up.
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
Thank you all:
Joyce
Glad I found this discussion - as I am ready for another 30K AA miles. We just completed a Oneworld/Explorer AA trip (round-the world) and it was awesome - best program in the world.
I have read the last few pages of the thread - but need to clarify a few points before I sign up.
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
Thank you all:
Joyce
Feb 10, 2013, 9:35 pm
#770
Join Date: May 2010
Location: DFW
Programs: American - Platinum Pro, Marriott - Platinum
Posts: 479
Can people who have benefitted from this offer, and got miles between Jan-1-2012 and Dec-31-2012, confirm that they have not received any 1099 from Citi for the tax year 2012?
Thanks in advance!
Feb 11, 2013, 2:43 pm
#771
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: DFW
Programs: AA (Plat), National (Exec)
Posts: 29
Alright, so it has been a little while since I posted. Here is my current timeline:
9/24: Opened Account Online, but did not receive checks or debit card for 2+ weeks
10/5: I called to confirm that the offer period did not start until these items were received and activated
10/11: I finally received everything necessary to activate my account
10/22: Made my first ACH via Fidelity
11/06: Made my second ACH via Fidelity
11/07: $750 spend hit with debit card (I didn't use pin)
11/08: I send a secured message to Citi inquiring about meeting requirements. I get a "form" response back that was fairly useless. I reply with more details and I get a second reply saying they will open an "investigation" to confirm that I qualified.
11/21: I finally get this message back:
...I also got a matching letter via snail mail.
12/27: I have not received the miles... and I have not been charged any service fees. I have $60 remaining in the account to cover service fees till February. It would be nice if I didn't have to wait that long
9/24: Opened Account Online, but did not receive checks or debit card for 2+ weeks
10/5: I called to confirm that the offer period did not start until these items were received and activated
10/11: I finally received everything necessary to activate my account
10/22: Made my first ACH via Fidelity
11/06: Made my second ACH via Fidelity
11/07: $750 spend hit with debit card (I didn't use pin)
11/08: I send a secured message to Citi inquiring about meeting requirements. I get a "form" response back that was fairly useless. I reply with more details and I get a second reply saying they will open an "investigation" to confirm that I qualified.
11/21: I finally get this message back:
...I also got a matching letter via snail mail.
12/27: I have not received the miles... and I have not been charged any service fees. I have $60 remaining in the account to cover service fees till February. It would be nice if I didn't have to wait that long
Feb 11, 2013, 8:34 pm
#772
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: East Coast
Programs: AA CONCIERGE KEY & 1MM, HILTON DIAMOND
Posts: 11,970
Feb 16, 2013, 1:24 pm
#773
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SFO - UA 2MM 1K, AA Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 417
Feb 20, 2013, 11:19 am
#775
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
Posts: 107
Miles posted
I just noticed my 30K miles posted this week. I have yet to be charged a monthly fee, and the other thing I noticed is that I actually didn't even receive my check card until after 10/31, and It took me 63 days to meet the minimun spend.
Anyway, time to cancel.
Anyway, time to cancel.
Feb 20, 2013, 11:47 am
#776
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 699
Feb 20, 2013, 9:28 pm
#777
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 12
Hello,
Iv'e completed the required spending for the 30K Citi however 3 days too late... I tried and called the number on the back of the ATM card however they would not budge.
Has anyone succeeded in convincing them to manually issue the bonus?
Thank in advance!
Iv'e completed the required spending for the 30K Citi however 3 days too late... I tried and called the number on the back of the ATM card however they would not budge.
Has anyone succeeded in convincing them to manually issue the bonus?
Thank in advance!
Feb 25, 2013, 2:08 pm
#778
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 82
sorry if this question is asked before.
for code CYFM and CMEB , it mention:
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This offer is available to CitiŽ / AAdvantageŽ credit card members who receive this communication.
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do i need to have citi AAdvantage credit card to be eligible for this offer? thanks
for code CYFM and CMEB , it mention:
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This offer is available to CitiŽ / AAdvantageŽ credit card members who receive this communication.
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do i need to have citi AAdvantage credit card to be eligible for this offer? thanks
Feb 26, 2013, 6:28 pm
#780
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 221
Banker confirms 1099s will be sent out on all AA bonuses...
If what he said is true, this is an obvious no-go for me. I think AA was previously valuing miles at 2.5 cpm. I would definitely not want a 1099 for $750 on which I would pay $225 (assuming 30% tax rate) in addition to the $90-$120 total Gold fees for not meeting the monthly $50K balances for an all-in of $315+. Not worth 30K miles and all the rigmarole.
Question is -- will they actually send out 1099s?
Question is -- will they actually send out 1099s?