May 19, 2013, 3:29 pm
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MOST CURRENT WORKING LINKS.
Citi AA platinum Personal Visa 50,000 miles after $2500 spend in 4 months (Note: no AC passes or statement credit). $85 Annual Fee. Waived first year.
End of an era Ladies and gents. The 50k offer is now dead.
Citi Business MasterCard. 40,000 miles after $3k spend in 3 months. $95 annual fee, waived first year.Landing page available here
Citi Platinum Select Visa. 40,000 miles after $3k spend in 3 months.$95 annual fee, waived first year. Landing page available here.
Citi Platinum Select Mastercard. 40,000 miles after $3k spend in 3 months. $95 annual fee, waived first year. Landing page available here.
Citi Business Mastercard. 35,000 miles after $1.5k spend in 3 months.
Citi Personal Platinum Select. 35,000 miles after $1.5k spend in 3 months. $95 annual fee, waived first year. Landing page available here.
Citi Gold AA World Mastercard. 30,000 miles after $750 spend in 4 months. $50 annual fee,waived 1st year.
Citi Business Mastercard. 30,000 miles after $1k spend in 3 months. $95 annual fee, waived 1st year. Landing page available here.
Citi Platinum Select Mastercard. 30,000 miles after $1k spend in 3 months. $95 annual fee, waived 1st year.
Citi Gold AA Visa Signature Card. 25,000 miles after $750 spend in 4 months. $50 annual fee,waived 1st year. Landing page available here
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CitiBank Phone Numbers. (Please add the others that you know)
FAQ
1. Are these cards churnable?
Yes, they are. BUT you’ll have to wait anywhere from 12 to 26 months before applying again. Approvals have happened at the 13 month mark and denials at 24.
There is no set 18 month rule, but always err on the side of caution when churning.
Also- it’s from DATE OF APPROVAL and not from date of cancellation.
2.What are the most current rules in applying for these cards?
#ONLY ONE APPLICATION in a day (make that 30 hours to be safe)
#No more than 2 apps in 65 (approximately) days.
Example:
Day 1 40K personal platinum
Day 2 or later 25-30K personal gold
65+ days later 40K business
While the day limits are a little flexible by a few days either way and YMMV, the rules themselves are not flexible.
3. How long does it take for the Admiral passes to arrive?
For the better part, it takes about 3 months. This is not a set number, and some have received theirs sooner.It's been deduced that the passes are handled by a 3rd party that mails them in batches. Please don’t call Citi for the passes, because you’ll mostly find a CSR who doesn't know better and will give you wrong information.
4. Can I apply for a business card if I don’t have a business?
Technically, you can. But you may be asked for a 4506-T form, or to provide proof of business or/and a copy of a bill with your business name on it. If you don't already have a credit history for the business name you plan to use (meaning this is your first rodeo) then it is recommended you use your name as the business name with no income and 0 as years in business.
5. How do I get the statement credit?
First, you have to make sure if the offer you signed up for gave you A $150 credit or UP TO A $150 statement credit. For the 1st, any AA coded purchase ($50 AA GC seems to be the simplest option here) will/should trigger it. For the 2nd, you’ll have to spend $150 to get the $150 credit.
For more information on what will work and what won’t, please see here (thanks sdsearch) and here (thanks dogbyte)
6. Does the $150 account credit (for AA purchases using the VISA or AMEX) count against the spending required to receive the initial mileage bonus?
No. It does not. (Put differently: any account credit you receive has no impact on your spending total for purposes of earning the "X thousand miles for $Y spent in the first Z months" bonus.)
7. Can I buy Visa gift cards to meet my minimum spend?
There’s a very good chance that it’ll be coded as a cash advance.
It’s recommended to call citi and have them set your Cash Advance limit to zero. (thanks KennyBSAT)
8. Do I get 10% back when redeeming miles for awards?
It depends. First, the rebate program (which began in April 2012) applies only to holders of these cards:
Also, the maximum rebate for any cardholder in a single calendar year is 10,000 miles. Having more than one qualifying Citi AA card will not allow you to receive a larger rebate; the restriction applies per AAdvantage account.
9. At what locations are my one day Club passes valid?
All valid locations are listed here.
End of an era Ladies and gents. The 50k offer is now dead.
Citi Business MasterCard. 40,000 miles after $3k spend in 3 months. $95 annual fee, waived first year.
Citi Platinum Select Visa. 40,000 miles after $3k spend in 3 months.$95 annual fee, waived first year. Landing page available here.
Citi Platinum Select Mastercard. 40,000 miles after $3k spend in 3 months. $95 annual fee, waived first year. Landing page available here.
Citi Business Mastercard. 35,000 miles after $1.5k spend in 3 months.
Citi Personal Platinum Select. 35,000 miles after $1.5k spend in 3 months. $95 annual fee, waived first year. Landing page available here.
Citi Gold AA World Mastercard. 30,000 miles after $750 spend in 4 months. $50 annual fee,waived 1st year.
Citi Business Mastercard. 30,000 miles after $1k spend in 3 months. $95 annual fee, waived 1st year. Landing page available here.
Citi Platinum Select Mastercard. 30,000 miles after $1k spend in 3 months. $95 annual fee, waived 1st year.
Citi Gold AA Visa Signature Card. 25,000 miles after $750 spend in 4 months. $50 annual fee,waived 1st year. Landing page available here
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CitiBank Phone Numbers. (Please add the others that you know)
- (800) 695-5171 – Personal Application Status and Reconsideration Line with live rep
- (800) 763-9795 – General Personal Application Inquiries with live rep
- (800) 645-7240 – Business Application Status and Reconsideration Line, dial option 3 then option 1 for application status
- (800) 288-4653 – Business Application Status and Reconsideration Line, dial option 3 then option 1 for application status
- (866) 606-2787 – General Application and Account Questions with live rep
- (888) 201-4523 – Application status
- (866) 606-2961 – Reconsideration Line.
- Twitter : @AskCiti. Very powerful tool.
FAQ
1. Are these cards churnable?
Yes, they are. BUT you’ll have to wait anywhere from 12 to 26 months before applying again. Approvals have happened at the 13 month mark and denials at 24.
There is no set 18 month rule, but always err on the side of caution when churning.
Also- it’s from DATE OF APPROVAL and not from date of cancellation.
2.What are the most current rules in applying for these cards?
#ONLY ONE APPLICATION in a day (make that 30 hours to be safe)
#No more than 2 apps in 65 (approximately) days.
Example:
Day 1 40K personal platinum
Day 2 or later 25-30K personal gold
65+ days later 40K business
While the day limits are a little flexible by a few days either way and YMMV, the rules themselves are not flexible.
3. How long does it take for the Admiral passes to arrive?
For the better part, it takes about 3 months. This is not a set number, and some have received theirs sooner.It's been deduced that the passes are handled by a 3rd party that mails them in batches. Please don’t call Citi for the passes, because you’ll mostly find a CSR who doesn't know better and will give you wrong information.
4. Can I apply for a business card if I don’t have a business?
Technically, you can. But you may be asked for a 4506-T form, or to provide proof of business or/and a copy of a bill with your business name on it. If you don't already have a credit history for the business name you plan to use (meaning this is your first rodeo) then it is recommended you use your name as the business name with no income and 0 as years in business.
5. How do I get the statement credit?
First, you have to make sure if the offer you signed up for gave you A $150 credit or UP TO A $150 statement credit. For the 1st, any AA coded purchase ($50 AA GC seems to be the simplest option here) will/should trigger it. For the 2nd, you’ll have to spend $150 to get the $150 credit.
For more information on what will work and what won’t, please see here (thanks sdsearch) and here (thanks dogbyte)
6. Does the $150 account credit (for AA purchases using the VISA or AMEX) count against the spending required to receive the initial mileage bonus?
No. It does not. (Put differently: any account credit you receive has no impact on your spending total for purposes of earning the "X thousand miles for $Y spent in the first Z months" bonus.)
7. Can I buy Visa gift cards to meet my minimum spend?
There’s a very good chance that it’ll be coded as a cash advance.
It’s recommended to call citi and have them set your Cash Advance limit to zero. (thanks KennyBSAT)
8. Do I get 10% back when redeeming miles for awards?
It depends. First, the rebate program (which began in April 2012) applies only to holders of these cards:
- Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage Visa Signature
- Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage World MasterCard
- Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage World Elite MasterCard
- Citi Select AAdvantage American Express
Also, the maximum rebate for any cardholder in a single calendar year is 10,000 miles. Having more than one qualifying Citi AA card will not allow you to receive a larger rebate; the restriction applies per AAdvantage account.
9. At what locations are my one day Club passes valid?
All valid locations are listed here.
Citi AA: now 40k, plus other offers as they appeared.[9.2011 - 5.2013]
Sep 14, 2012, 7:27 am
#2341
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: OKC
Programs: AA LifeTime Gold
Posts: 112
Replacement cards have no bearing on apps....as a matter of fact I think my application for the personal amex and MC triggered them to send me a replacement card for the visa that I hadnt used in a long time, when they mentioned it on the phone while activating my other cards I said I didnt even know if I still had it, and that it was from before the cards had free bag perks so I wouldnt be using it anyway....out of the blue I get a replacement visa to go with my new MC and AMEX...I cancel the visa and 2 months later I get a bill for the annual fee (seems they never cancelled it) I had to call back pissed and get confirmation it was cancelled the second try.
My wife still had a visa (from 2010 75k signup) and applied for another visa and amex....we recently moved and they couldnt verify some info on her app (even though my apps were approved with our new address, with no problem) so I had to write letters, submit enough information to get a mortgage, and prove her identity, address, and income....they still denied her....I refused to give up, and after writing to the executive reconsideration department and getting a actual thinking person to look at her documentation they agreed to reconsider, but would have to run another credit check because this whole process took over 30 days and they needed a fresh look...a few days later she was finally approved.
during the reconsideration process they sent her a replacement for her old visa, we cancelled it with no problems.
Citi is so bassackwards...they approve me no questions asked (and I'm currently unemployed) and put her under the microscope. She was recently transferred to DFW and got a big raise with a company she has been with 20+ years, we bought a new house, sold our old one, have no debt, and all 3 of her FICO scores are 800+
If we didnt live in an AA hub city, I wouldn't deal with Citi's retarded company at all.
My wife still had a visa (from 2010 75k signup) and applied for another visa and amex....we recently moved and they couldnt verify some info on her app (even though my apps were approved with our new address, with no problem) so I had to write letters, submit enough information to get a mortgage, and prove her identity, address, and income....they still denied her....I refused to give up, and after writing to the executive reconsideration department and getting a actual thinking person to look at her documentation they agreed to reconsider, but would have to run another credit check because this whole process took over 30 days and they needed a fresh look...a few days later she was finally approved.
during the reconsideration process they sent her a replacement for her old visa, we cancelled it with no problems.
Citi is so bassackwards...they approve me no questions asked (and I'm currently unemployed) and put her under the microscope. She was recently transferred to DFW and got a big raise with a company she has been with 20+ years, we bought a new house, sold our old one, have no debt, and all 3 of her FICO scores are 800+
If we didnt live in an AA hub city, I wouldn't deal with Citi's retarded company at all.
For your wife, she also received a replacement card after she applied. Again if she had gotton a replacement card before she applied, would Citi see the "recently activated -- new card" and deny her based on the "not a first time card member" reason we see posted here all the time?
I'm answering this way just to clarify the point I'm trying to make about resetting the 18 -- 24 Mo clock -- or not, since we don't really know.
Also I'm sypathetic with anyone who tries to prove that their old Citi card is really cancelled. Even when Citi sends a letter saying your business card is cancelled, it doesn't list Authorised User accounts seperately or state the date that the different cards or master account were actually closed.
Happyfeet
Last edited by Happyfeet; Sep 14, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Sep 14, 2012, 7:30 am
#2342
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: OKC
Programs: AA LifeTime Gold
Posts: 112
HappyFeet
Last edited by Happyfeet; Sep 14, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Sep 14, 2012, 8:01 am
#2343
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,756
Nope. My wife and I each got only 10K Miles back this year but that's the limit. I had multiple personal accounts that would count for this promotion. We received 4 seperate letters in early Apr '12 detailing terms of the promotion due to 4 apllicable Citi Cards we have.
HappyFeet
HappyFeet
Sep 14, 2012, 9:53 am
#2344
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LAX
Posts: 238
Goofed it up in what sense?
I used two browsers & did submit it properly. However I called up after a few hours & gave them my san. Mistake - they found two apps - should have given ref #. They probably put the note on the applications & cancelled both...
Which links did you use, the ones that just disappeared?
I used two browsers & did submit it properly. However I called up after a few hours & gave them my san. Mistake - they found two apps - should have given ref #. They probably put the note on the applications & cancelled both...
Which links did you use, the ones that just disappeared?
Sep 14, 2012, 10:09 am
#2345
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: 787
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 1,306
probably been asked before but can $150 statement credit be applied towards AA gift card purchases?
Sep 14, 2012, 11:51 am
#2346
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,055
The one that was under #4 that was recently killed? Just trying to determine why they would say the offer no longer exists.
Sep 14, 2012, 11:58 am
#2347
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 4
Question for you...
I applied and got approved for both using the same blind links as you. When I called to double-check bonuses, only one said I'd get a $100 credit on ANY spend, whereas the other was a $ for $ match. Curious as to how we could use the same links and get different results.
I applied and got approved for both using the same blind links as you. When I called to double-check bonuses, only one said I'd get a $100 credit on ANY spend, whereas the other was a $ for $ match. Curious as to how we could use the same links and get different results.
Data point:
-Sept 5th '12: Applied in 2 separate browsers for AAdvantage Visa and AMEX using from thepointsguy.com's website and was approved instantly for both (Visa @ 14K, AMEX @ 13K); did not receive any email at that time
-Sept 7th '12: Received email confirmation for Visa (but nothing for AMEX)
-Sept 10th '12: Received 2 separate confirmation letters in mail for Visa and AMEX
-Sept 10th '12: Also received both cards in mail (never got AMEX email confirmation) (that was 4 separate envelopes I received today)
-Sept 10th '12: Activated both cards today; it was an automated system that hung up on me after activation. I then called customer service on back of card and confirmed the 50,000 bonus by spending $3K by January 5th 2013; a $100 statement credit upon first AA direct purchase; free checked bag for up to 4 people in my reservation; and priority boarding
-Other Citi cards I have: Two Citi Dividend Platinum Selects ($10K and $6K limits) and a Citi ThankYou Preferred ($10K limit). I last applied for a Citi card in November 2011 (for Citi ThankYou preferred, a targeted offer with 60,000 bonus points and double points for one year). I also have Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards, Chase Freedom, Sapphire, US Bank Cash+, BoA cards, AMEX Blue Sky, etc, etc.
Thanks for everyone's data points and tips here.
-Sept 5th '12: Applied in 2 separate browsers for AAdvantage Visa and AMEX using from thepointsguy.com's website and was approved instantly for both (Visa @ 14K, AMEX @ 13K); did not receive any email at that time
-Sept 7th '12: Received email confirmation for Visa (but nothing for AMEX)
-Sept 10th '12: Received 2 separate confirmation letters in mail for Visa and AMEX
-Sept 10th '12: Also received both cards in mail (never got AMEX email confirmation) (that was 4 separate envelopes I received today)
-Sept 10th '12: Activated both cards today; it was an automated system that hung up on me after activation. I then called customer service on back of card and confirmed the 50,000 bonus by spending $3K by January 5th 2013; a $100 statement credit upon first AA direct purchase; free checked bag for up to 4 people in my reservation; and priority boarding
-Other Citi cards I have: Two Citi Dividend Platinum Selects ($10K and $6K limits) and a Citi ThankYou Preferred ($10K limit). I last applied for a Citi card in November 2011 (for Citi ThankYou preferred, a targeted offer with 60,000 bonus points and double points for one year). I also have Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards, Chase Freedom, Sapphire, US Bank Cash+, BoA cards, AMEX Blue Sky, etc, etc.
Thanks for everyone's data points and tips here.
Sep 14, 2012, 12:58 pm
#2348
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,457
Was working with a friend today who didn't think she could meet $3000 x 2 minimum spend. So she signed up for a Visa using the link in post 1 and a 40k MC that I found.
Don't think I've seen it mentioned here. It's 40k after $1000 spend in 4 months, plus companion cert.
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc...r2/default.htm
Don't think I've seen it mentioned here. It's 40k after $1000 spend in 4 months, plus companion cert.
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc...r2/default.htm
Sep 14, 2012, 1:03 pm
#2349
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ROC
Programs: Anything CC gives me
Posts: 1,118
Question for you...
I applied and got approved for both using the same blind links as you. When I called to double-check bonuses, only one said I'd get a $100 credit on ANY spend, whereas the other was a $ for $ match. Curious as to how we could use the same links and get different results.
I applied and got approved for both using the same blind links as you. When I called to double-check bonuses, only one said I'd get a $100 credit on ANY spend, whereas the other was a $ for $ match. Curious as to how we could use the same links and get different results.
Sep 14, 2012, 4:38 pm
#2350
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,767
Was working with a friend today who didn't think she could meet $3000 x 2 minimum spend. So she signed up for a Visa using the link in post 1 and a 40k MC that I found.
Don't think I've seen it mentioned here. It's 40k after $1000 spend in 4 months, plus companion cert.
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc...r2/default.htm
Don't think I've seen it mentioned here. It's 40k after $1000 spend in 4 months, plus companion cert.
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc...r2/default.htm
The companion cert likely would come with either June or Nov expiration date. Ours in March got the cert in Mid May with June 30 exp date which is the date to COMPLETE travel.
There are black out dates in Nov holiday weeks.
Sep 14, 2012, 8:38 pm
#2351
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Southwest RR, SPG... still getting my feet wet in this game!
Posts: 11
Adding a data point to this thread. Thank you to the FT community for providing such awesome knowledge. I used the two browser trick and applied for both the personal Visa and Amex cards on Sept 1. I didn't get instant approval (I'm thinking because I didn't want to supply my cell phone #), so I called in for the Visa card about a day later, and waited about a week and online-chatted with the Amex person. I was approved for both cards, received the Visa one about a week ago and the Amex today. I just called to activate the Amex card and asked about the bonus offer that was attached to the card, and the rep confirmed that it was a 50k bonus with $3k spend in 4 months. I didn't ask when I activated the Visa card, but I am hoping the same bonus was attached (don't know why I was too chicken to ask!) Hopefully this helps anyone who is still interested in applying but isn't sure if the offer is still alive or not.
Sep 14, 2012, 9:56 pm
#2352
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 9
Extending Date of Companion Cert
My GF applied for and was approved for the Citi AA card with the companion certification. However, her cert has an expiration date at end of November. Any way to call Citi/AA and have this extended? She's in Italy for work for 5 months and can't use it while she's gone. Any chance here?
Sep 15, 2012, 8:39 am
#2353
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,767
I called last week and the operator told me as soon as I asked the question that it's extended to April, 2013. She said there would be no problem booking the trip anytime before April. It was unclear whether the travel had to be completed by April, or just booked by then. She said that they werent putting it in writing, but that all the agents knew about the extension. Seemed weird to me, but she was emphatic and seemed to know what she was talking about.
It is good that the cert is extended to Apr 30. Citi probably does not want to order another stack of certs and just send out existing certs but came to agreement with AA to extend a series of numbers to Apr 30.
A friend got his cert dd 11/30 a month or so ago. When he called about extension, he was told his cert (by the Star File) has already been extended. Otherwise it would be 06/30.
The Star File if it is N*/CBDOMUJ11 is extended to Nov 30.
Blackout dates are 11/16-21, and 11/24-26.
Travel MUST COMPLETE by 11/30. That means your return date must be 11/30 the latest.
Phone booking fee is waived - so this is good news.
The bad news are:
1) must be purchased 14 days in advance.
2) must mail in the cert to get ticketed - it takes 2 weeks to ticket.
Those got Apr 30 2013 date must have a different Star File.
Last edited by Happy; Sep 15, 2012 at 8:59 am
Sep 15, 2012, 9:17 am
#2354
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 249
Cert is always by travel completion date.
It is good that the cert is extended to Apr 30. Citi probably does not want to order another stack of certs and just send out existing certs but came to agreement with AA to extend a series of numbers to Apr 30.
A friend got his cert dd 11/30 a month or so ago. When he called about extension, he was told his cert (by the Star File) has already been extended. Otherwise it would be 06/30.
The Star File if it is N*/CBDOMUJ11 is extended to Nov 30.
Blackout dates are 11/16-21, and 11/24-26.
Travel MUST COMPLETE by 11/30. That means your return date must be 11/30 the latest.
Phone booking fee is waived - so this is good news.
The bad news are:
1) must be purchased 14 days in advance.
2) must mail in the cert to get ticketed - it takes 2 weeks to ticket.
Those got Apr 30 2013 date must have a different Star File.
It is good that the cert is extended to Apr 30. Citi probably does not want to order another stack of certs and just send out existing certs but came to agreement with AA to extend a series of numbers to Apr 30.
A friend got his cert dd 11/30 a month or so ago. When he called about extension, he was told his cert (by the Star File) has already been extended. Otherwise it would be 06/30.
The Star File if it is N*/CBDOMUJ11 is extended to Nov 30.
Blackout dates are 11/16-21, and 11/24-26.
Travel MUST COMPLETE by 11/30. That means your return date must be 11/30 the latest.
Phone booking fee is waived - so this is good news.
The bad news are:
1) must be purchased 14 days in advance.
2) must mail in the cert to get ticketed - it takes 2 weeks to ticket.
Those got Apr 30 2013 date must have a different Star File.
Sep 15, 2012, 9:24 am
#2355
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 249
Does getting a credit increase on an AA amex re-set the clock for the two year timeframe before applying again?
Last December I got an e-mail offering me a free amex card with $25,000 miles as long as I kept another one of my city cards open and shared the credit line. I foolishly accepted and hence have to wait two years from Dec 2011 to apply for another pair of AA's which I would have been able to apply for had I not taken this offer.
Now they have offered to raise my credit limit on the card. I will refuse if it will reset the clock. I hardly use the card and took it because it was free.
Appreciate some advise,
Felicity
Last December I got an e-mail offering me a free amex card with $25,000 miles as long as I kept another one of my city cards open and shared the credit line. I foolishly accepted and hence have to wait two years from Dec 2011 to apply for another pair of AA's which I would have been able to apply for had I not taken this offer.
Now they have offered to raise my credit limit on the card. I will refuse if it will reset the clock. I hardly use the card and took it because it was free.
Appreciate some advise,
Felicity
Last edited by felicity5; Sep 15, 2012 at 9:33 am Reason: wrong date