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Old Jan 19, 2015, 5:54 am
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Major changes coming into effect April 19, 2015:
Effective April 19th, 2015, unless you are participating in a limited-time offer, you will earn:

-- 3 ThankYou Points for every dollar you spend on purchases at airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, travel agencies, gas stations, commuter transportation, taxi/limousines, passenger railways, cruise lines, bridge and road tolls, parking lots/garages, campgrounds and trailer parks, time shares, bus lines, motor home/RV Rental and boat rentals;
-- 2 ThankYou Points for every dollar you spend on purchases at restaurants and on select entertainment merchants, including sports promoters, theatrical promoters, movie theaters, amusement parks, tourist attractions, record stores and video rental stores; and
-- 1 ThankYou Point for every dollar you spend on other purchases.

Airlines are classified as merchants that provide air travel. Hotels are classified as merchants that provide sleeping or meeting room accommodations, and may include goods and services that are on a bill for these accommodations by a hotel, motel or inn. Car rental agencies are classified as merchants that provide short-term or long-term rentals of cars. Travel agencies are classified as merchants that provide travel information and booking services, and include travel aggregators and tour operators. Gas Stations are classified as merchants that sell fuel for consumer use and may or may not be attended. Commuter transportation is classified as merchants that provide suburban and local mass passenger transportation over regular routes and on regular schedules, including ferries, commuter railways and subways. Taxi/limousine are classified as merchants that provide passenger transportation services for hire and includes horse-drawn cabs and carriages, bicycle taxis, aerial tramways, airport shuttles or cable cars. Passenger railways are classified as merchants that primarily provide long-distance transportation and may include overnight accommodations on the train. Cruise lines are classified as merchants that provide passenger transportation on the open sea or inland waters for the purpose of vacation or pleasure and operate predefined and advertised routes. Bridge and tolls are classified as merchants who collect fees associated with toll roads, highways and bridges. Parking lots/garages are classified as merchants that provide temporary parking services for automobiles, usually on an hourly, daily or monthly contract or fee basis. Campgrounds and trailer parks are classified as merchants that provide overnight or short-term campsites for recreational vehicles, trailers, campers, or tents. Timeshares are classified as retailers that sell, lease, and rent timeshare real estate and arrange timeshare condominium exchanges. Bus Lines are classified passenger bus transportation services that operate on a regular schedule over predetermined routes. Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle Rental are classified as merchants that rent motor homes, RVs, pop-up campers, tent trailers, and other recreational vehicles on a daily, short-term, or extended-term basis. Boat Leases and Boat Rentals are classified as merchants that primarily provide boat rental and leasing services, including fishing boats, non-crew houseboats, sail boats, powerboats, jet skis, and yachts. Restaurants are classified as dining establishments that primarily prepare food and drinks for immediate consumption by consumers, either on the merchant’s premises or packaged for takeout, and include bars, cocktail lounges, discotheques, nightclubs, taverns and fast food restaurants. Sports promoters are classified as merchants that operate and promote live sporting events (professional or semi-professional), and may also include sports stadiums. Theatrical promoters are classified as merchants that operate live theatrical productions or concerts, and include ticketing agencies. Movie theaters are classified as establishments that sell tickets and refreshments for movie productions. Amusement parks (including zoos, circuses and aquariums) are classified as establishments that operate parks or carnivals and offer mechanical rides and games and/or live animal shows. Tourist attractions and museums (including art galleries) are classified as establishments that operate attractions and exhibits for tourists.


We do not determine how merchants or establishments are classified, however, they are generally classified based upon the merchant's primary line of business. We reserve the right to determine which purchases qualify for this offer. Purchases not eligible to receive the additional ThankYou Points include, but are not limited to, purchases made at warehouse clubs, discount stores, department stores and convenience stores.


• You may earn ThankYou Points as long as your Card Account is open and current. If your Card Account is closed, you will not be able to earn ThankYou Points and you will lose any accumulated ThankYou Points that have not been transferred to your ThankYou Member Account. Balance transfers, cash advances, convenience checks, returned purchases, disputed or unauthorized purchases/fraudulent transactions, finance charges, Card Account fees, and fees for services and programs you elect to receive through us do not earn ThankYou Points unless otherwise specified.


• If you do not already have a ThankYou Rewards Member Account ("ThankYou Member Account"), one will be set up for you. ThankYou Points earned from purchases post to your Card Account at the close of each billing cycle, and at that time we will transfer the ThankYou Points you earned to your ThankYou Member Account. (Bonus ThankYou Points may take one to two additional billing cycles to post to your Card Account.) ThankYou Points are not eligible for redemption until they are transferred to your ThankYou Member Account. ThankYou Points may not be redeemed
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Old Feb 12, 2015, 6:19 pm
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Originally Posted by ericdabbs
What can you currently use TYP to transfer to with the TY Premier card? I was hoping that Citi allows 1:1 point transfers to AA network just like how Chase allows point transfers to United network and Amex allows point transfers to Delta network. I assume you can transfer 1:1 points with the Citi Prestige card?
No you cannot transfer to AA. However, as ffflllyyyeeerrr notes, you can transfer to a variety of more or less useful foreign programs. Also, you can use TYPs to buy cash tickets on AA at a fixed value of 1.25 cents/point (or 1.6 cents if you have the Prestige).
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Old Feb 12, 2015, 6:45 pm
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Originally Posted by rgAAFT
As I am sure you are aware, depending on where you fly,you can transfer UR points to BA and fly AA at prices cheaper than AAs own award chart. This is why I collect both AA and BA miles and use them interchangeably, depending on which program will get me to my destination cheaper
This would only work if you plan to use BA miles fly AA within the US. Otherwise the BA fuel surcharges just kill the deal in any international flight.

Originally Posted by taliesin
No you cannot transfer to AA. However, as ffflllyyyeeerrr notes, you can transfer to a variety of more or less useful foreign programs. Also, you can use TYPs to buy cash tickets on AA at a fixed value of 1.25 cents/point (or 1.6 cents if you have the Prestige).
Thanks for the info.
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 8:11 am
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Originally Posted by ericdabbs
This would only work if you plan to use BA miles fly AA within the US. Otherwise the BA fuel surcharges just kill the deal in any international flight.
Air Berlin is also good option to redeem Avios, as well as Alaska.
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 3:12 pm
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Originally Posted by ericdabbs
What can you currently use TYP to transfer to with the TY Premier card?
This subject is covered comprehensively in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...-partners.html
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Old Feb 14, 2015, 1:11 pm
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Danny the deal guru is reporting that you can get 50K for 3K spending without needing to wait for the anniversary year.

Has anyone tried it? My history with Citi is not that good, but i would love the 50k points for 3K spending .

https://dannydealguru.wordpress.com/...e-in-3-months/
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Old Feb 16, 2015, 10:21 am
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Discussion of another airline transfer partner (QF) has been moved to the established thread:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...-partners.html
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Old Feb 23, 2015, 7:11 am
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What's the lowest CL for Citi Premier?

I need as much of a CL from Citi, but the current 30+20k promo from Citi Premier means that I need to keep it for one year. What's the minimum CL for Citi Premier? Can it go as low as $1000 like other cards, e.g. Citi AA Platinum MC.
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Old Feb 23, 2015, 11:09 am
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Originally Posted by Rommie2k6
I need as much of a CL from Citi, but the current 30+20k promo from Citi Premier means that I need to keep it for one year. What's the minimum CL for Citi Premier? Can it go as low as $1000 like other cards, e.g. Citi AA Platinum MC.
yes, 1 to 3k is minimum
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Old Mar 5, 2015, 3:11 pm
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According to a flyer at my local branch, If you apply and get approved before 4/19/2015 you will get 1 year starting from date of account approval with 3x on the new and old categories, 2x on new categories, and 1x on everything else.
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Old Mar 12, 2015, 8:13 pm
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which branch was that, i see youre in fl as am i. and your post was a bit confusing are you saying basically 3x points on all 2x and 3x pre and post april 19th categories?
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Old Mar 12, 2015, 8:47 pm
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Originally Posted by JROSX91
which branch was that, i see youre in fl as am i. and your post was a bit confusing are you saying basically 3x points on all 2x and 3x pre and post april 19th categories?
You will basically keep the current 3x categories, and add the new 3x categories. This was near Fort Lauderdale
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Old Mar 13, 2015, 3:15 pm
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Originally Posted by lotrbfme
You will basically keep the current 3x categories, and add the new 3x categories. This was near Fort Lauderdale
do you by chance know which branch? im in delray beach and if i know they'd honor those 3x categories for the yr i'd prob go there monday. I also went to one locally and they did not have the ad so maybe only that branch is offering it. thanks!
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Old Mar 16, 2015, 11:44 pm
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If I convert the Citi AA Executive card to this card, will I have to pay the annual fee of the Citi Premier card? I just passed my 1 year anniversary of the Citi AA Exec card (annual fee for Exec card has posted).
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Old Mar 18, 2015, 1:30 am
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Originally Posted by lotrbfme
According to a flyer at my local branch, If you apply and get approved before 4/19/2015 you will get 1 year starting from date of account approval with 3x on the new and old categories, 2x on new categories, and 1x on everything else.
Has anyone seen one of these or have one with an offer code or anything? I would realllllly like to get my hands on this card with the old bonus categories for a whole extra year...
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Old Mar 18, 2015, 6:17 am
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Originally Posted by Silverthunder
If I convert the Citi AA Executive card to this card, will I have to pay the annual fee of the Citi Premier card? I just passed my 1 year anniversary of the Citi AA Exec card (annual fee for Exec card has posted).
Yes. and you may not be able to convert one card to another.
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