linglingfool

Data point: I met the requirements on May 7th, sent them a secure message, and received a reply via snail mail that I would receive the miles within 90 days. Still waiting.

GoGreen

Current offer in-branch for 40,000 Thank You Points. Has to be opened in branch. Per info sheet that I asked the Rep to print, it's the "National Checking Campaign running from June 1 to July 31 where new-to-checking clients can earn up to 40,000 Thank You Points after they open an eligible checking account, complete qualifying banking activities and engage in one of our award winning digital services!"
Have to open a Citigold Regular checking relationship, enroll in Citi Thank You Rewards, and complete one qualifying direct deposit and one eligible bill payment for two consecutive calendar months. That'll earn ya 30K. To earn the other 10K, after you complete the qualifying banking activities you need to engage your new checking account in one of the following digital services
Download Citi Mobile or Citi Tablet App and log in
Sign up for paperless statements
Enroll in Popmoney and complete one transaction.
I already have the account (actually I converted it from a Citigold to a regular checking account after I finally got my 40K, to avoid the monthly fee) but my son didn't, so I took him to the bank. Here's the icing on the cake: "Don't forget Member-Get-Member (MGM!) Clients who enroll in MGM earn a cash bonus when friends and family they refer open a checking account." It doesn't say what the bonus is but she told me I'll get $100 deposited in my checking account (eventually).

mkt80

I received a flyer in the mail for this 40k thank you points offer. Would people consider this better than the aadvatage 30k offer? I have 170k aadvantage miles but no TY points (not even sure what they do.) Would people recommend going for the 40k TYP offer or waiting for another 30k aadvantage offer?

nall

ThankYou Points are normally worth, at best, one cent each. So 40000 points equals $400.

If you have or get a ThankYou card with an annual fee, you can use them for airfare at $1.33 per point. So roughly a $533 airfare credit.

BenH

So, would seem you can double-dip here by linking your Debit card to AP and using it as the funding source for $750 worth of ACH push, no?

Also - what is the required amount of DD/month to qualify?

Finally - are people putting in the full 50K to avoid the monthly fee? Since it may take 3-4 months, I'd rather not pay the $120 in fees.

sonit

Hey FTers,

Anyone know of a current offer code floating around for the 30,000 AA miles for opening the Citibank Checking?

MSPdude

If i'm not mistaken, they waive the fee for the first three months. Some have reported meeting the requirements and getting the miles deposited before a fee was even charged. I was one of those that was able to get in and out before any fees hit the account.

saranyc

I got a targeted offer (has a code that brings up my personal information so I can't share). Has anyone gotten the bonus more than once? In the T&Cs it says you can only do it once every two years. Is this enforced by social security number? Or have there been cases where people get it more than once? I'm thinking since it's a targeted offer maybe they'll let me get the bonus twice (I just got it in Jan)...

billybligh

Anyone with citi familiar with international banking? I'd like an international account and card with a chip for travelling purposes. Oh yes and the current offer to apply as well. in branch? Online?

abcx

There's no tax liability any more, correct?

packfanlv

I just received this offer and have a quick question. I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. I know that Citi charges cash advance fees for using one of their credit cards to fund a checking account, but does Chase do the same thing? I was thinking of using one of their cards to fund the account. Thanks!

nall

For AA miles or TY points?

I got an email for TY points and it says:

Important Tax Information: Enrollment in Citi ThankYou Rewards and this offer limited to customers who are either citizens or resident aliens of the United States (U.S.) with a valid U.S. taxpayer identification number. The value of rewards from redeemed Points may be reported to the IRS as miscellaneous income on Form 1099-MISC in the year redeemed, if the value of the rewards plus other taxable miscellaneous income awards received from Citibank, N.A., is in the aggregate $600 or greater for a calendar year, as required by applicable law. Customer is responsible for any applicable taxes.

Are they still valuing TY points at 2.5 cents (ha!) each?

thebat

Has anyone tried using BlueBird as the direct deposit funding? It shows ACH when I use BB to my savings.
Also, anyone sure about the 1040 Citi was notorious for issuing when awarding AA miles?

lw7878

Post #835 said "No tax yet for my 30K so far" but we cannot tell when he opened the account. It'd be much appreciated if someone could confirm whether or not Citi issued a 1099 this year to people who opened a Citigold checking account in 2012.

Also, it seems you don't want to fund a new account by using Chase credit cards because Citi will categorize it as Cash Advance. Is it correct? Any other alternatives to earn some extra miles/points when funding the initial deposit?

Thanks in advance.

iminsandiego

I opened citigold and met requirements in 2012 but they took their sweet time awarding the points. It took about 6 months and many secure messages/calls. I didn't receive a 1099 but since the points arrived in 2013 I don't think that proves I won't get a 1099 next year.