Citi AA Platinum, Gold and Business cards (2015)
Jul 23, 2015, 1:47 pm
#1906
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In other words, the person you're asking was replying to a question about which link they actually used. They had to use some link, so why not #11?I like #11 better too, simply because I see the "away3" code in it so I know it was from a non-internet ad (print, TV, etc) and somehow that seems more secure for me (if I have a bunch of links to choose between) than a link whose origin I know nothing about.
In fact, I can't remember by link # which link I used a couple months ago, but I can definitely remember that use the "away3" promo link. So only because I chose a link which has an easy to remember promo code can I tell that I used (the equivalent of) link #11 also. (I actually used away3.citicards.com from memory, rather than from a link.)
Jul 23, 2015, 2:00 pm
#1907
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I was denied two days ago for a Platinum Select card. The rep I spoke with couldn't tell me why I was denied but said it would give the reasons in a letter that was sent. I assume that it was because have a relatively low income which I earn when I'm not in school. Since I'm 20, I can't claim any other income (like my family's) that could be used to pay bills.
From my understanding, the only way I can earn miles (as well as the 30k bonus) for ME to use, is if I'm the primary cardmember. I'm assuming miles can't be deposited in the Advantage account of an authorized user instead. Right?
What might be my course of action to try to get approved?
From my understanding, the only way I can earn miles (as well as the 30k bonus) for ME to use, is if I'm the primary cardmember. I'm assuming miles can't be deposited in the Advantage account of an authorized user instead. Right?
What might be my course of action to try to get approved?
Or, as mentioned above, you can apply for the Gold card for 25k (which is not that different from 30k) and that might be easier.
Just make sure you wait at least 8 days since you applied for that card before you try applying for any other Citi card. Otherwise you're sure to be denied (for violating the 8/65 rule). But you should also wait for the letter and see what it says.
Jul 23, 2015, 5:55 pm
#1909
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Had a Citi app to waste so went for another 50k with the plat. I first applied for my first plat on 1/10/15, and I am pretty sure I was changed from elite to world elite quickly, cause I thought it was weird how fast my card changed(so guessing Feb, maybe early March).
Anyway, just applied using 4c and called in to move some credit around, and was approved. Asked about the bonus and she confirmed the 50k/$3k/3months. Let's hope the letter has it too. Will hit the min spend within the first few days and hopefully will have something good to report back with.
Anyway, just applied using 4c and called in to move some credit around, and was approved. Asked about the bonus and she confirmed the 50k/$3k/3months. Let's hope the letter has it too. Will hit the min spend within the first few days and hopefully will have something good to report back with.
Jul 24, 2015, 1:33 pm
#1910
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Applied for the business card yesterday and got a pending. Should I call in or wait it out like with Chase business cards? This is my first business card with Citi.
Jul 24, 2015, 2:32 pm
#1911
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I got a pending status as well (about a month ago) and called in. It was a very painless procedure and the CSR didn't ask for any more information, leaving open the question as to why it was "pending" in the first place. IME Chase is much more attentive to detail when they get a biz card app.
Jul 24, 2015, 4:37 pm
#1912
Join Date: Dec 2004
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I always get instant approval, my SO always gets pending. Very strange, her credit is better than mine. She waits it out, and is always approved. But this is just anecdotal evidence---YMMV.
Jul 24, 2015, 7:54 pm
#1913
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Two of my calls in for Chase business cards were very easy approvals. The other two however were horrible grillings that ended in denials. You won't get me to call in again.
Jul 25, 2015, 8:59 am
#1914
Join Date: Jun 2015
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YMMV, but you can go to the citi website and check for prequalified (travel) offers. Even if you are not prequalified for any, in my experience, they only list cards "that you may be interested in" that you can get bonuses from. So whatever AA cards show up, should be good. (But don't click through there, as it lists the lowest offers ie 30k for platinum, etc). Of course, this works for me, but Citi is fickle, so ymmv.
Jul 25, 2015, 1:46 pm
#1915
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
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Cancelled my wife's Citi Biz AA account and master account today. The Citi Biz Rep hinted that she knew we were in it just for the sign up bonus, but wanted to keep our business and made some offers, none of which included an annual fee waiver. 2,500 bonus miles when spending $2,500 each month for the next 16 cycles.
The Citi Biz Rep seemed more in line with the investigative acumen one would expect from a Chase or Barclays CSR (when calling in for a reconsideration), even since I cancelled my Citi Biz AA 10 months ago in September of 2014.
My hope is that both of us can churn the 50K offer that ends in 6 days, July 31st, so I'm holding my breath that one of you who has held the card before will have a data point before then. Just as well, has anyone had a successful short term churn-around of canceling ~ 6 days before reapplying?
The Citi Biz Rep seemed more in line with the investigative acumen one would expect from a Chase or Barclays CSR (when calling in for a reconsideration), even since I cancelled my Citi Biz AA 10 months ago in September of 2014.
My hope is that both of us can churn the 50K offer that ends in 6 days, July 31st, so I'm holding my breath that one of you who has held the card before will have a data point before then. Just as well, has anyone had a successful short term churn-around of canceling ~ 6 days before reapplying?
Jul 25, 2015, 5:00 pm
#1916
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Hmm... I'm prequalified for a 50k AA Platinum. Don't currently have one (just have a Gold) and was thinking about going for the Exec 75k soon. My last Citi app was about 60 days ago, so theoretically, I could apply using one of the 50k links in the wiki today, then apply using my prequalified offer (which doesn't have the 18 months language as far as I can tell) in 8 days, right? That would get me 100k with $1500 less to spend and $450 less in annual fees vs. the Exec...
Tempting, but I'm afraid the offer might disappear if I check again after I've gotten the first AA Plat. Maybe I should save the link somewhere just in case... Thoughts?
Tempting, but I'm afraid the offer might disappear if I check again after I've gotten the first AA Plat. Maybe I should save the link somewhere just in case... Thoughts?
Jul 25, 2015, 5:37 pm
#1917
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Last edited by SeeBuyFly; Jul 25, 2015 at 9:14 pm
Jul 25, 2015, 11:16 pm
#1918
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Where is the link without the 18 month language located? I was recently upgraded to world elite and would love to get an additional 50k
Jul 26, 2015, 8:24 am
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In other words, it was a loophole, not different language. The language was ignored by Citi in a very particular situation. My impression is that Citi has since found and closed that loophole.
We only have success datapoints from people who were upgraded to World Elite early this year. We have no success datapoints from people who were upgraded to World Elite "recently".
I myself was upgraded to World Elite just last week, for a card I applied for in May. I don't expect applying again now for 50k to work for me, just as I don't expect it to work for you, unless we get some datapoints from some "brave souls" that it worked for them.
The reason such "guinea pigs" have to be "brave" (or "unaware"): If you apply for another Citi AA Plat MC right now, you're likely to get approved, whether you get the 50k bonus or not. That means you have your 18 month clock reset, whether you get the 50k bonus or not. If you're unlikely to get the bonus, you're losing several months (from your previous 18 month clock) just to do this "experiment".
And that's why I don't find it likely that we'll get many datapoints, unless after reading all this you still feel like being a "guinea pig".
Last edited by sdsearch; Jul 26, 2015 at 8:32 am
Jul 26, 2015, 9:41 am
#1920
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There is no link without the 18 month language. For people who were upgraded to World Elite early enough (by Feb/Mar), the 18 month language didn't seem to apply (but the language was still there).