Old Apr 19, 2015, 6:10 pm
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Is there currently an offer for this card with a signup bonus?

Yes:
  • 50K TYP for $4K spend/3 months, $95 AF waived for first year. Open in private/incognito window for best results.
    • Offer not available if you have opened or closed a Preferred, Premier, or Prestige card in the past 24 months.


    Does anybody know when the signup bonus will increase?
    No. Please don't ask in the thread "just to double-check if anybody knows." Nobody knows.
    Can I see the number of TYP earned on an individual purchase?
    No. The best you can do is visit the Account Details page for your card to see how the merchant for a given transaction was categorized.
    What are the bonus categories for the Premier card?
    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. Taxis/limousines 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 road 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 rentals 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 merchants 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. Record stores are classified as establishments that sell CDs and related items, including online record stores. Video rental stores are classified as merchants that rent DVDs and/or games and related equipment for consumer use, including online video rentals.


    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 and may be lost if your Card Account is not open or current.
    What happens to my TY points if I close my card account?
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Old Jul 9, 2015, 3:40 pm
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Originally Posted by (ok)
Apologizes for rookie question, but I have the Prestige, and was awarded the 100,000K bonus miles after meeting the MS, If I apply for the Citi Premier, its considered a separate product - correct? Its been over two months since I applied for Prestige. - Thanks.
Was this targeted offer mailed, emailed, or found though checking Citi targeted offers online? Last question...do you have a depository relationship with Citi now? I would like to add this card next but was hoping to get a 100k offer. It seems the card has been a hit so I'm not sure there are too many 100k offers out there
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Old Jul 9, 2015, 8:16 pm
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Originally Posted by ComplexAnalysis
Correct -- it is a completely separate product.
Thank you.
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Old Jul 9, 2015, 8:17 pm
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Originally Posted by 2Tall4Y
Was this targeted offer mailed, emailed, or found though checking Citi targeted offers online? Last question...do you have a depository relationship with Citi now? I would like to add this card next but was hoping to get a 100k offer. It seems the card has been a hit so I'm not sure there are too many 100k offers out there
It was a snail mail offer with a url link and offer code that I had to enter. I have no other financial relationship with Citi.
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Old Jul 9, 2015, 10:09 pm
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I wish I could get the 100K offer...
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Old Jul 9, 2015, 11:01 pm
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Me tooo...but guess I already have it now..wahhh
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Old Jul 10, 2015, 10:24 pm
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Originally Posted by pritomd
I can't confirm, but I believe the answer is no, as the Prestige is only airfare/hotel for 3X. The pRemier is the one that has 3X on gas/service stations and other travel like tolls/parking.
How about buying gas at Sam's Club? Does it count as a travel spend on the Premier card?

Thanks!
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Old Jul 11, 2015, 3:15 pm
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Old Jul 12, 2015, 8:57 pm
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Where is the link to redeem points at 1.33 value with AA? When I book travel through Citi, it only gives me 1.25 value.
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Old Jul 12, 2015, 10:10 pm
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You need a Prestige for 1.33 with non AA airlines.
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Old Jul 12, 2015, 11:01 pm
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Datapoint re delivery: I applied for the card on Thursday and received it via FedEx/UPS on Saturday afternoon with a welcome box. Have not received the letter they send out in a separate mailing yet.

I know others in this thread have discussed a long wait time to receive the card, so they may have changed their delivery method.
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Old Jul 13, 2015, 7:53 am
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Originally Posted by billybayswater
Datapoint re delivery: I applied for the card on Thursday and received it via FedEx/UPS on Saturday afternoon with a welcome box. Have not received the letter they send out in a separate mailing yet.

I know others in this thread have discussed a long wait time to receive the card, so they may have changed their delivery method.
Mine was apparently sent out 2 weeks ago, one or two days after I applied but I never received it. Citi was willing to ship me a new card overnight so hope to have it soon.
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Old Jul 13, 2015, 11:43 am
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I recall reading a thread where this was answered but now I can't find it. TOC says "Bonus ThankYou points are not available if you have had a Citi ThankYou Premier card opened or closed in the past 18 months."

I opened my TYP just over 18 months ago and have not closed it. If I were to apply could I get a second one while still holding the first or would I first need to cancel the one I have now? And does downgrading to eg DC count as closing?
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Old Jul 13, 2015, 1:42 pm
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Originally Posted by billybayswater
Datapoint re delivery: I applied for the card on Thursday and received it via FedEx/UPS on Saturday afternoon with a welcome box. Have not received the letter they send out in a separate mailing yet.

I know others in this thread have discussed a long wait time to receive the card, so they may have changed their delivery method.
I received the separate mailing this morning via UPS. They appeared to use a non-FICO score since the scaling was from 350-900, and it was just described as a "credit score" with no other information (usually they indicate if it's FICO). It also could have been a FICO score of the non-standard model they now give for free as a card benefit, which also goes up to 900, but I think they still would have stated it was FICO.

Anyway, my score was like 740 on this scale, which is apparently not that great since I got the 21% APR version of the card. Bunch of recent applications and also am an AU on a maxed-out card that I need to remove myself from (but am still only at 3% overall utilization).
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Old Jul 13, 2015, 11:18 pm
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Originally Posted by jedck
I recall reading a thread where this was answered but now I can't find it. TOC says "Bonus ThankYou points are not available if you have had a Citi ThankYou Premier card opened or closed in the past 18 months."

I opened my TYP just over 18 months ago and have not closed it. If I were to apply could I get a second one while still holding the first or would I first need to cancel the one I have now? And does downgrading to eg DC count as closing?
Downgrade is treated as closing.

Get your second card BEFORE doing anything on the first card since it has passed 18 months. Your second card should come with a welcome letter informing you the bonus. Then you can downgrade your first card.
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Old Jul 14, 2015, 7:18 am
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Originally Posted by starbuk
Mine was apparently sent out 2 weeks ago, one or two days after I applied but I never received it. Citi was willing to ship me a new card overnight so hope to have it soon.
...and of course the day I cancel the old card to get a new one I get home and it was just delivered, 2 weeks late...
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