[Expired] Citi ThankYou Preferred 5x Gas/Groceries/Drugstore
May 1, 2013, 11:12 pm
#107
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 633
They definitely don't send directly to the loan originator. In fact, you specify the bank you want the loan made out to.
But yes, it was a big surprise to see that they've done it this way. In the past, I've specified the check denominations I wanted, but this is the first time I didn't, I guess because I didn't expect such an inane result.
But yes, it was a big surprise to see that they've done it this way. In the past, I've specified the check denominations I wanted, but this is the first time I didn't, I guess because I didn't expect such an inane result.
I have about $10K in points but it seems a big risk to have them send this to me in a check. Maybe I need to rent a PO Box for a month. Holding out a bit because I may need to use them for travel early next year but not liking the idea of holding them and having them gone due to some issue. I haven't even got into this latest 5% card for a bit of concern of using it and then causing the other $10K to be at risk. I had the 5% on everything last year for 6 months and accumulated the points at all legit, none gift card buying spending plus 50K TY Prem cards, Gold checking accounts, etc.
May 2, 2013, 8:12 pm
#108
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 1,028
I called today to see if there was any offer for the 5x spend for either of my TY cards. Was told nothing available. Told the rep, back in the drawer they go and she offered me 5k for each of my 2 TY cards. No spend, no nothing. TY Citi!!!
May 5, 2013, 11:40 pm
#109
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 731
I'm late to this game, but just wanted to make sure that this link (below) was the best offer available for this card. Thank you.
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc...EF13609C9B954D
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc...EF13609C9B954D
May 5, 2013, 11:58 pm
#110
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 1,028
I'm late to this game, but just wanted to make sure that this link (below) was the best offer available for this card. Thank you.
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc...EF13609C9B954D
http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc...EF13609C9B954D
May 6, 2013, 10:02 am
#111
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 731
I found this offer: https://creditcards.citi.com/credit-...referred-card/ but it doesn't have 5x G/G/D, will keep looking.
May 7, 2013, 9:20 am
#112
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
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Thread has been split. See this thread for discussion of Citi account closures:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...erk-abuse.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...erk-abuse.html
May 7, 2013, 1:31 pm
#114
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,184
I think the, uh, 'deal' (if that's the right word) is probably closed to new applicants.
May 7, 2013, 2:04 pm
#115
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: a hotel room, somewhere...
Posts: 962
There were two 5x links -- one for 15k initial bonus that was killed several months ago, and then the 6k initial bonus link that was posted in this thread. I can't fathom why Citi left the latter alive so long, but as you've noticed, they've finally killed it.
I think the, uh, 'deal' (if that's the right word) is probably closed to new applicants.
I think the, uh, 'deal' (if that's the right word) is probably closed to new applicants.
i know better than to wait on anything in this game. the official slogan being, 'here today, gone tomorrow...'
May 7, 2013, 2:26 pm
#116
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Hilton, Hyatt, Priority, SPG - AA, Hawaiian Airline, United, US Airline
Posts: 608
my gosh 
I am so lucky that I applied this card 5 days ago. I was thinking to wait another 95 days to apply this card in Sep since my last churn. All good deals come an end. From my experience, shoot good deals, and never wait... good deals are always be dead anytime.
I am so lucky that I applied this card 5 days ago. I was thinking to wait another 95 days to apply this card in Sep since my last churn. All good deals come an end. From my experience, shoot good deals, and never wait... good deals are always be dead anytime.
May 17, 2013, 10:56 am
#117
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
The link has been shut down. I wasn't aware of the 6k bonus. That was a pleasant surprise. I wish I had jumped in when it was 15k.
May 17, 2013, 11:15 am
#118
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: UA MPE, BA Blue, AA, IHG Plat Amb, Marriot Silver, HHonors Silver, National Exec, Avis First
Posts: 553
May 17, 2013, 11:45 am
#119
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
May 17, 2013, 12:02 pm
#120
Join Date: May 2000
Location: I see palm trees....
Posts: 414
Datapoint:
I received my TY Preferred (5x 1 year) on 5-10-13.
Added $3K VR before statement cut on 5-16-13.
With the 6K bonus, I received ~21K TY points.
Just redeemed 20K for two Bestbuy $100 GCs.
Was initially thinking of going with the mortgage checks, but it seems a bit risky at this point, with the shutdowns I've been reading about.
The BB cards have the same redemption rate as the mortgage checks and I plan to convert them to Amazon dollars, which is as good as cash to me.
So I made $200 in about a week. No complaints here.
Will be maxing at least two BB accounts each month going forward and cashing out as each statement hits.
I received my TY Preferred (5x 1 year) on 5-10-13.
Added $3K VR before statement cut on 5-16-13.
With the 6K bonus, I received ~21K TY points.
Just redeemed 20K for two Bestbuy $100 GCs.
Was initially thinking of going with the mortgage checks, but it seems a bit risky at this point, with the shutdowns I've been reading about.
The BB cards have the same redemption rate as the mortgage checks and I plan to convert them to Amazon dollars, which is as good as cash to me.
So I made $200 in about a week. No complaints here.
Will be maxing at least two BB accounts each month going forward and cashing out as each statement hits.