Oct 28, 14, 3:34 pm
Last edit by: tonei
Transition-Related Notes
Members are starting to receive Priority Pass Select cards in the mail. These are sent by Collinson via USPS, separately from the rebranded Prestige cards.
There was a decimal rounding error in the ThankYou point accounting on October statements. Remove a 0 from each of the totals reported - it should then match
Members who signed up prior to 10/18 still only receive a $250 airline credit for the year; if you previously used the $200 incidental credit, you can get another $50 in airline purchases reimbursed through December.
If you signed up before 10/18/14 you are eligible to receive the 15% discount and companion benefits for a year after your signup date. Call Citi at 877-288-2484 and ask to speak with a travel specialist, rather than letting them send the information to Spirit Incentives for an email quote. There are mixed reviews as to the efficacy of this service.
Members are starting to receive Priority Pass Select cards in the mail. These are sent by Collinson via USPS, separately from the rebranded Prestige cards.
There was a decimal rounding error in the ThankYou point accounting on October statements. Remove a 0 from each of the totals reported - it should then match
Members who signed up prior to 10/18 still only receive a $250 airline credit for the year; if you previously used the $200 incidental credit, you can get another $50 in airline purchases reimbursed through December.
If you signed up before 10/18/14 you are eligible to receive the 15% discount and companion benefits for a year after your signup date. Call Citi at 877-288-2484 and ask to speak with a travel specialist, rather than letting them send the information to Spirit Incentives for an email quote. There are mixed reviews as to the efficacy of this service.
CITI Prestige changes effective 10-18-14
Feb 11, 15, 1:45 pm
#751
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 256
What month is the relationship bonus credited? No banking, just the one based on annual spend. Is it anniversary month?
Feb 11, 15, 1:57 pm
#752
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend; Moderator: American Express, Capital One, Citi, Chase, Credit Card Programs, Diners Club, Signatures
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 46,350
Originally Posted by voodoogirl
What month is the relationship bonus credited?
Feb 17, 15, 9:16 pm
#753
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 37
Prestige roadside assistance benefit
I recieved a packet in the mail today of the updated "protection" benefits with the Prestige card. One that surprised me is that Prestige now offers free roadside assistance with 10 miles of free towing. This benefit is better than the standard World Elite MC towing benefit or Visa Signature towing benefit that each come with charges. In fact, it rivals the Amex enahnced roadside assistance with the higher-end Amex cards. Actually, the Prestige benefit exceeds the Amex because Amex limits the free assistance to 4 times a year, whereas the Prestige does not. Running out of good reasons to keep my Amex Platinum. Not sure SPG gold and FHR is enough...
Feb 18, 15, 2:47 pm
#754
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Programs: Milege+, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,670
Originally Posted by Mach5
I recieved a packet in the mail today of the updated "protection" benefits with the Prestige card. One that surprised me is that Prestige now offers free roadside assistance with 10 miles of free towing. This benefit is better than the standard World Elite MC towing benefit or Visa Signature towing benefit that each come with charges. In fact, it rivals the Amex enahnced roadside assistance with the higher-end Amex cards. Actually, the Prestige benefit exceeds the Amex because Amex limits the free assistance to 4 times a year, whereas the Prestige does not. Running out of good reasons to keep my Amex Platinum. Not sure SPG gold and FHR is enough...
Feb 27, 15, 1:36 am
#755
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Francisco/Sydney
Programs: UA 1K/MM, TK Elite, DL Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Gold, Hertz PC, Avis First
Posts: 7,642
Originally Posted by Debonaire
I'm finding myself using Prestige less and less because of the confusion that comes from the magnetic stripe. It took me half a minute to figure out how to use it at the parking meter!
Yes, you can point it out to every single person (and I've had to do so), but why should I have to? The way they have done it serves no purpose, and just causes confusion.
Feb 27, 15, 8:44 am
#756
Join Date: May 2014
Location: PHL
Programs: SW CP, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 571
Originally Posted by docbert
I've had this card for 2 days, and I'm all but ready to give it up due to the mag stripe location.
Yes, you can point it out to every single person (and I've had to do so), but why should I have to? The way they have done it serves no purpose, and just causes confusion.
Yes, you can point it out to every single person (and I've had to do so), but why should I have to? The way they have done it serves no purpose, and just causes confusion.
Feb 27, 15, 9:07 am
#757
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 8,400
If it takes you an extra minute to complete every in-person purchase you make, that time can certainly add up. Of course one solution is to just not use it as your everyday card. But it would be very nice if Citi would make a more traditional card design available for those of us who want to use it as our everyday card but don't want to have a conversation with every single cashier we encounter about how stupidly our credit card is physically designed.
Feb 27, 15, 10:45 am
#758
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 90
Has anyone used the golf benefit with this card? I just got it a week ago, thinking I'll probably drop my Amex Plat. Are there any hidden fees with the golf thing? I assume if you want a cart, that's a separate charge, correct?
Feb 27, 15, 10:55 am
#759
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Plat
Posts: 5,973
Originally Posted by themicah
If it takes you an extra minute to complete every in-person purchase you make, that time can certainly add up. Of course one solution is to just not use it as your everyday card. But it would be very nice if Citi would make a more traditional card design available for those of us who want to use it as our everyday card but don't want to have a conversation with every single cashier we encounter about how stupidly our credit card is physically designed.
I do wish Citi could generate a plain, backup card for us with the same account number. (Like how Chase can issue a plastic duplicate card for the Palladian Card.)
I was originally hoping this would become a non-issue come October with the EMV liability shift, but last I read, Visa is only expecting that 50-60% of the terminals in the US will be EMV capable at that point. I have a feeling that the majority of the EMV capable terminals will be at large chain stores where we already swipe the cards ourselves... and that small businesses (i.e. restaurants) will be slow to adapt.
Feb 27, 15, 2:57 pm
#760
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Mem
Programs: Delta GM, Amex Reserve, Amex Plat, JP Morgan Palladium
Posts: 922
I am thinking about getting this card, I have one question about the 4th night free hotel benefit. I know that you have to book through Carlson Wagonlit travel, but does anybody know if they are a member of Virtuoso so that one can book at luxury hotels with the upgrade benefits, free breakfast etc?
Feb 27, 15, 3:51 pm
#761
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SEA
Programs: free agent
Posts: 326
Originally Posted by docbert
I've had this card for 2 days, and I'm all but ready to give it up due to the mag stripe location.
Yes, you can point it out to every single person (and I've had to do so), but why should I have to? The way they have done it serves no purpose, and just causes confusion.
Yes, you can point it out to every single person (and I've had to do so), but why should I have to? The way they have done it serves no purpose, and just causes confusion.
Feb 27, 15, 4:22 pm
#762
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 42
I just got approved, so thrilled. The 60k points+350 annual fee still alive until march 15,at least in TX.
Feb 27, 15, 4:33 pm
#763
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: ORD
Programs: AA PLT
Posts: 2,765
Originally Posted by Valveking
I am thinking about getting this card, I have one question about the 4th night free hotel benefit. I know that you have to book through Carlson Wagonlit travel, but does anybody know if they are a member of Virtuoso so that one can book at luxury hotels with the upgrade benefits, free breakfast etc?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...l-benefit.html
Feb 27, 15, 6:56 pm
#764
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 415
Originally Posted by linglingfool
Mar 2, 15, 1:10 pm
#765
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 141
Originally Posted by jgroll57
Has anyone used the golf benefit with this card? I just got it a week ago, thinking I'll probably drop my Amex Plat. Are there any hidden fees with the golf thing? I assume if you want a cart, that's a separate charge, correct?
