May 17, 2013, 11:04 pm
Last edit by: beltway
- What are the most current working links?
- Is this card churnable?
- How frequently can I apply for these cards?
- Do I have to close my previous card before reapplying?
- I got the 60K card and bonus but when I finished the spend on my second 60K card I did not get the bonus. What happened?
[1] What are the most current working links?
There is a standard offer for 50K points after $1K spend in 4 months. (No landing page is available for this offer; lnik taken from wiki for http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...amex-citi.html.)
There are no known 60K offers available. The most recent one expired in late September 2014.
[2] Is this card churnable?
In the past, this card has been easily churnable. However, in December 2014 Citi began inserting language into some applications and landing pages disqualifying current Hilton Visa cardholders & requiring an 18-month wait from the date of the previous card's cancellation. The application link listed above does not include this restriction, and FTers have confirmed that they have been approved through this application despite being current or recent holders of another Citi Hilton card.
[3] How frequently can I apply for these cards?
You can only apply for ONE Citi card in a week or TWO in two months (60 days). To be safe, it is frequently suggested to wait 8+ days between ANY two Citi applications and 65+ days until your third Citi application of ANY kind. These are rolling dates, so you have to wait at least 60 days (65+) from your second application to your 4th applications, and so forth.
If math is not your strong suit, you can use: http://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html.
Example:
Day 0 - Citi HHonors Card #1
Day 8 - Citi AA Personal Card
Day 65 - Citi AA Business Card
Day 73 - Citi HHonors Card #2
Day 130 - Citi TY Card
[4] Do I have to close my previous card before reapplying?
Not if you use the application link above. As stated above, in December 2014 Citi began introducing new application pages requiring an 18-month wait since cancellation of the prior card.
Note that when you close an account, Citi may not "free up" the credit limit from that card for as long as 6 months. So if you're going to apply within 6 months, it's better to not cancel beforehand.
[5] I got the 60K card and bonus but when I finished the spend on my second 60K card I did not get the bonus. What happened?
There appears to be a problem with Citi crediting you with both bonuses but Hilton not crediting the second bonus because their system sees it as a duplicate.
You need to open up a case, preferably with Hilton, and explain that you have two separate cards (feel free to explain one is for business and one for personal if they ask why you have multiple cards and you feel like explaining). You also need to diligently check back with them and make sure that they do not close the case as you already got the bonus.
This is very much a YMMV situation. Depending on who you talk to and where, this can be a relatively short process or a particularly unpleasant and long one. Best advice: Be nice to the CSRs and get them on your side or HUACA until you find someone useful.
For some people it may be worth getting the 50K card instead, possibly trying to "bump the bonus" to 60K and getting it as a 10K adjustment instead.
Citi Hilton HHonors Visa [2011-2014]
Jul 11, 2012, 5:15 am
#481
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
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I was wondering if any of these HH citi cards have FOREX fees?
We are headed to the far reaches of the universe to stay at a Hilton on points but I think it's always a good idea to have a HH card when there. But not for % fees, so if it does charge I will just use my BA card which does not.
Any info welcomed. Thanks
MM
We are headed to the far reaches of the universe to stay at a Hilton on points but I think it's always a good idea to have a HH card when there. But not for % fees, so if it does charge I will just use my BA card which does not.
Any info welcomed. Thanks
MM
Jul 11, 2012, 7:28 am
#482
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: EUG,PDX
Posts: 482
I was wondering if any of these HH citi cards have FOREX fees?
We are headed to the far reaches of the universe to stay at a Hilton on points but I think it's always a good idea to have a HH card when there. But not for % fees, so if it does charge I will just use my BA card which does not.
Any info welcomed. Thanks
MM
We are headed to the far reaches of the universe to stay at a Hilton on points but I think it's always a good idea to have a HH card when there. But not for % fees, so if it does charge I will just use my BA card which does not.
Any info welcomed. Thanks
MMAnnual Fee
None
Transaction Fees
• Balance Transfer
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance
Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
• Foreign Purchase Transaction
3% of each purchase transaction in US dollars.
AMEX REGULAR Fees
Annual Membership Fee $0
Transaction Fees
Balance Transfer
Cash Advance
ForeignTransaction
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
2.7% of each transaction after conversion to US dollars.
Last edited by 2RETIREDTRAVELERS; Jul 11, 2012 at 7:38 am
Jul 11, 2012, 7:42 am
#483
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
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CITI
Annual Fee
None
Transaction Fees
• Balance Transfer
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance
Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
• Foreign Purchase Transaction
3% of each purchase transaction in US dollars.
AMEX REGULAR Fees
Annual Membership Fee $0
Transaction Fees
Balance Transfer
Cash Advance
ForeignTransaction
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
2.7% of each transaction after conversion to US dollars.
Annual Fee
None
Transaction Fees
• Balance Transfer
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance
Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
• Foreign Purchase Transaction
3% of each purchase transaction in US dollars.
AMEX REGULAR Fees
Annual Membership Fee $0
Transaction Fees
Balance Transfer
Cash Advance
ForeignTransaction
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
2.7% of each transaction after conversion to US dollars.
thanks
bummer
will be bringing the cap one visa and the BA visa. Cant remember if any other Chase (like Sapphire) has no Forex but whatever. I also have USAA bank to stave off ATM fees on both ends. I have notified banks of travel as well
Jul 11, 2012, 7:54 am
#484
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: HHonors, SPG, ClubCarlson, AAdvantage, BA Avios, US Dividend Miles, UA MileagePlus, Delta SkyPesos
Posts: 137
I then submitted 2 more apps, one for the same HHonors card and one for another card. Both went to review and were declined. I thought that was the end of it, only to receive 2 HHonors cards in the mail about 5 days later.
As always, your experiences may vary.
Jul 11, 2012, 8:03 am
#485
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 493
I got a CITI AA Visa card, and they told me they were going to move 10K credit limit from another AA card I had (MC); but in fact they didn't.
So I guess they change their minds. But that sounds a bit strange.
Jul 11, 2012, 11:23 am
#486
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 232
Was Planning to use as part of a churn. Just to confirm..there is no mention about the points anywhere in Citi's app page. right ? you just apply and hope it turns out with 50K points. Please advise
Jul 11, 2012, 11:30 am
#487
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 437
To follow up this story. One card arrived today in each of our names. I figure that my second card (Step 3) was denied, but it might well be that my wife's (Step 5) was, as well.
Jul 11, 2012, 11:45 am
#488
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: OZ *G; HH Diamond;
Posts: 1,644
Jul 11, 2012, 1:07 pm
#489
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
Are people still getting the 50k points from the apps that have no mention of the 50k points anywhere?
Jul 11, 2012, 1:17 pm
#490
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Programs: AA, BA, UA, Spirit, Delta, PC Plat, SPG Gold, HHonors Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,735
Jul 11, 2012, 1:30 pm
#492
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,935
will be bringing the cap one visa and the BA visa. Cant remember if any other Chase (like Sapphire) has no Forex but whatever. I also have USAA bank to stave off ATM fees on both ends. I have notified banks of travel as well
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...tion-fees.html
On that list: The Chase Sapphire Preferred, but not the lesser Sapphire.
Not on the list: Any HHonors card.
Jul 11, 2012, 2:07 pm
#493
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SFO/STT as often as possible
Programs: UA; Delta; US Air; BA Executive Club
Posts: 212
I got 40K from each. (Applied late May / early June) Posted about it here and DID NOT CALL to ask about the 50K. I am happy with 40K X2 and will be ready to hit this again when the time is right. I used the 2 browser trick and used the most recent app page on this thread as of late May. I guess the best possible result is 50K X2, followed by 40K X2 and then the possible denial of one or both apps.
Jul 11, 2012, 3:03 pm
#494
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
I got 40K from each. (Applied late May / early June) Posted about it here and DID NOT CALL to ask about the 50K. I am happy with 40K X2 and will be ready to hit this again when the time is right. I used the 2 browser trick and used the most recent app page on this thread as of late May. I guess the best possible result is 50K X2, followed by 40K X2 and then the possible denial of one or both apps.
Jul 11, 2012, 3:55 pm
#495
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,795
You should / would get either a email or an actual letter to inform your declined applications with the reasons that the declinations are based on. At least that is what is practiced in the past.