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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 youll 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- its 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 dont call Citi for the passes, because youll 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 dont 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, youll have to spend $150 to get the $150 credit.
For more information on what will work and what wont, 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?
Theres a very good chance that itll be coded as a cash advance.
Its 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 youll 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- its 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 dont call Citi for the passes, because youll 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 dont 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, youll have to spend $150 to get the $150 credit.
For more information on what will work and what wont, 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?
Theres a very good chance that itll be coded as a cash advance.
Its 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]
#6211
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: FL
Programs: AA, BA, HH
Posts: 173
....about the 10k miles for every 5k spend in 6 months.....
2. This CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® card offer is valid only for first-time CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® cardmembers who apply pursuant to this offer for an account by November 30, 2011. The American Airlines AAdvantage® miles will appear as a bonus in your AAdvantage® account 8-10 weeks after you have met the purchase requirements.
2. This CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® card offer is valid only for first-time CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® cardmembers who apply pursuant to this offer for an account by November 30, 2011. The American Airlines AAdvantage® miles will appear as a bonus in your AAdvantage® account 8-10 weeks after you have met the purchase requirements.
#6212
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LAX/SNA
Programs: AA, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,887
....about the 10k miles for every 5k spend in 6 months.....
2. This CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® card offer is valid only for first-time CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® cardmembers who apply pursuant to this offer for an account by November 30, 2011. The American Airlines AAdvantage® miles will appear as a bonus in your AAdvantage® account 8-10 weeks after you have met the purchase requirements.
2. This CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® card offer is valid only for first-time CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® cardmembers who apply pursuant to this offer for an account by November 30, 2011. The American Airlines AAdvantage® miles will appear as a bonus in your AAdvantage® account 8-10 weeks after you have met the purchase requirements.
#6213
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 140
It also says in big letters "earn up to 45,000 AA bonus miles"... the landing page contradicts itself.
#6214
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 14
Interesting update here. I called the reconsideration line about my business application today. The rep confirmed my info and put my on hold with the comment that she will review everything and will give me an approval decision when she returns. She came back and said that unfortunately she would not be able to provide me a decision and that I'd be getting a letter in the mail requesting a copy of a utility or phone/cable bill with my business name on it. I'm starting a sole proprietorship and don't have the necessary evidence that they are requesting. Has anyone encountered this before?
#6215
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 488
Wife and I both applied for the AA Gold MC withh 30k mi bonus for $750 spend. Both have an AA Plat Visa that we each got late Feb-early March this year with 50k bonus. Both got the dreaded pending further review message. Should I get the reconsideration # and call ASAP?
#6216
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 450
Wife and I both applied for the AA Gold MC withh 30k mi bonus for $750 spend. Both have an AA Plat Visa that we each got late Feb-early March this year with 50k bonus. Both got the dreaded pending further review message. Should I get the reconsideration # and call ASAP?
#6217
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Antonio
Programs: AS MVP
Posts: 2,276
Wife and I both applied for the AA Gold MC withh 30k mi bonus for $750 spend. Both have an AA Plat Visa that we each got late Feb-early March this year with 50k bonus. Both got the dreaded pending further review message. Should I get the reconsideration # and call ASAP?
#6218
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,516
Earn 10,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles for every $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of cardmembership
#6220
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 371
I believe the actual account was closed as well, but not completely sure. I don't remember the exact message I received yesterday after I submitted the app, but I believe it said - pending - we need more information from you, please call XXX. I called the number and the rep confirmed my identity and business name, then put me on hold to review. She came back and said I have denied the application and you will receive a letter. I asked why the denial and she said that she looked at my previous card history with Citi and noted that I have had the card twice in the past and that this offer was for new card members only. She then when on to say - I see you closed the latest card in March of 2012, and the first card in February of 2011. I tried everything I could to get her to approve but she wouldnt listen to any of it. Was a very rude angry woman
I hung up and called again and got a very nice girl who checked the status. She immediately said it was denied for having the card in the past- but said that she would put it through her system again to see what message it gave her. I was hopeful, but she then said - I am sorry, I cannot approve you because you are not a first time card holder.
I was pretty bummed as I have perfect credit - 800+ and have never been denied for a card in the past. Oh well - I guess my luck finally caught up with me. Im wondering if it would have been approved if I didnt call and just let it run through the system. Ill try again in a few months and see what happens. Just wanted to give the warning that they might be cracking down on the business versions.
I hung up and called again and got a very nice girl who checked the status. She immediately said it was denied for having the card in the past- but said that she would put it through her system again to see what message it gave her. I was hopeful, but she then said - I am sorry, I cannot approve you because you are not a first time card holder.
I was pretty bummed as I have perfect credit - 800+ and have never been denied for a card in the past. Oh well - I guess my luck finally caught up with me. Im wondering if it would have been approved if I didnt call and just let it run through the system. Ill try again in a few months and see what happens. Just wanted to give the warning that they might be cracking down on the business versions.
Maybe next time we should not call and let apps run through the system.
I remember there is a rule of waiting for more than 6 months after declined application. Can anyone confirm this?
#6221
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 183
When to apply for the 30k MC?
So I just applied and was instantly approved for the Platinum Visa. Any idea when I should try for the 30K MC? Today's Friday so should it be on Monday or later next week is better? And do the consolidate the pulls into one since it's within a 30 day period?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#6222
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 488
The credit pulls are apparently not consolidated and they seem to be denying apps on the same day. So anytime Saturday or later should work. Let us know if you get instant appoval on the 30k MC as well. My wife and I both got pending last night after getting instant approval for the Plat 50k Visa late Feb-early March.
#6223
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
Wife and I both applied for the AA Gold MC withh 30k mi bonus for $750 spend. Both have an AA Plat Visa that we each got late Feb-early March this year with 50k bonus. Both got the dreaded pending further review message. Should I get the reconsideration # and call ASAP?
#6224
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Capital of the Confederacy
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 105
I was just on the line with Citi to close my Aadvantage Platinum Select Signature VISA, and was told I could reapply "anytime"; that there was no requirement to wait 12-18+ months. I had that comment verified x 3 up the supervisory chain.
#6225
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LAX/SNA
Programs: AA, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,887
You can...but you won't necessarily get approved.