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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 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. 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 Apr 27, 2015, 10:03 am
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Originally Posted by yindelong
Applied this morning, I was instructed to call for a immediate decision. A nice lady verified some personal info, put me on hold for couple mins. She came back told me I was denied, and the only reason was my income is too low to have this card..

Credit score 800+ annual income 100k..What am I doing wrong here..
Make 200k? Seriously, though, their official letter is supposed to say why they denied credit, and what's in that letter might be different from (or at least more detailed than) what the agent said.

Also, even if you make 100k, they might still consider it too risky to extend credit to you if you have a lot of other credit lines. So even though they said it was because your income is too low, the real reason could have more to do with your debt to income ratio.
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Old Apr 27, 2015, 11:41 am
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Anyone else received a targeted (snail mail) 100,000K TY Pts after $5000 in 3 months? Wasn't able to see any mention of it, but forgive me if I overlooked.
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Old Apr 27, 2015, 11:42 am
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Originally Posted by (ok)
Anyone else received a targeted (snail mail) 100,000K TY Pts after $5000 in 3 months?
Is your offer for Premier or for Prestige?
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Old Apr 27, 2015, 12:18 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Originally Posted by 1DJonas
Perhaps the minimum payments on your report tell them that your stretching yourself? I would think the income is lower than 100,000 since you only need a 5000 limit for the card. I'd ring and try again.
My limit is only 3600
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Old Apr 27, 2015, 6:42 pm
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Lame. Got denied.
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Old Apr 27, 2015, 7:29 pm
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Originally Posted by winsteven13
Lame. Got denied.
More info? Score? Inquiries? Reasons?
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Old Apr 27, 2015, 7:30 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 33
Originally Posted by laybear
My limit is only 3600
Limits aren't everything. I personally don't plan on using this card after the bonus anyway, so a low limit would be fine. You get the bonus so you still win.
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Old Apr 27, 2015, 8:19 pm
  #68  
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LAX/SFO/OAK
Posts: 218
Originally Posted by laybear
Got my card today but they gave one with the old design and they said they'll send a new one when its ready.
Me too, I got mine on the 25th and it still had the old design so I sent a secure message and got this today:

Dear WhatWhatTech,

We regret that the release of the previously communicated update to the ThankYou Premier design has been delayed.

Any new cards mailed at this time will reflect the previous design.

Further communication and updates should be available in a few weeks.

We apologize for the confusion regarding this matter.

Sincerely,
Chad
Account Specialist
South Dakota
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Old Apr 27, 2015, 11:18 pm
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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Originally Posted by cashcow
More info? Score? Inquiries? Reasons?
750, 6 inquiries since November. They didn't state a reason.
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Old Apr 28, 2015, 6:57 am
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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Originally Posted by winsteven13
750, 6 inquiries since November. They didn't state a reason.
Hmm, Since playing this game I haven't known Citi to be that selective. I was thinking of applying for this, but don't want a wasted HP
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Old Apr 28, 2015, 11:35 am
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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Originally Posted by cashcow
Hmm, Since playing this game I haven't known Citi to be that selective. I was thinking of applying for this, but don't want a wasted HP
I agree lol. I haven't been denied a card in over 2 years

With Citi, I currently have Citi Forward (grandfathered with 2k limit lol), Reserve, AA Platinum, and AA Gold. All with low limits.
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Old Apr 28, 2015, 2:20 pm
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Join Date: May 2012
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Originally Posted by winsteven13
750, 6 inquiries since November. They didn't state a reason.
sorry if I missed it but what service did they pull and does the service they pull vary by region?
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Old Apr 28, 2015, 5:22 pm
  #73  
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 92
How long does it usually take for the card to arrive? I applied on April 16, received the welcome letter and t&c dated April 18. Last Friday I called citi and they said they had sent it on Monday (April 20). I still don't have it today (April 28). Maybe it's lost? Or is citi using "standard mail" which usually takes 1-4 weeks?
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Old Apr 28, 2015, 6:05 pm
  #74  
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 250
Originally Posted by jiangning
How long does it usually take for the card to arrive? I applied on April 16, received the welcome letter and t&c dated April 18. Last Friday I called citi and they said they had sent it on Monday (April 20). I still don't have it today (April 28). Maybe it's lost? Or is citi using "standard mail" which usually takes 1-4 weeks?
After getting approved, they said it would take about 1 week to get there. Took a little over 3 weeks to finally arrive. I even got the first statement before the actual card even arrived which was weird since there was no transactions done.
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Old Apr 28, 2015, 6:34 pm
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Originally Posted by Gammachu
After getting approved, they said it would take about 1 week to get there. Took a little over 3 weeks to finally arrive. I even got the first statement before the actual card even arrived which was weird since there was no transactions done.
This is a ridiculously long time. Chase cards always arrive within a week. What is citi thinking...
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