Jul 25, 2016, 12:23 pm
Last edit by: oopl
7/16: New changes that will take effect on 7/23.
1. The following benefits will be changed effective July 23, 2017:
- Loss of AA Admirals Club Access (Effectively immediately if the account is opened on or after 09/01/2016. See Post 296.
- $0.0125 per each TY points for airfare redemptions at thankyou.com.
- Loss of Complimentary International & Domestic Golf
- 4th Night benefit will be based on the average nightly rate of your complete stay for reservations made on or after July 23, 2017. Taxes will no longer be included within the statement credit.
2. $100 Annual Fee Reduction will be extended to Citi Priority if you are currently a Citigold client and you are impacted by the increase in minimum balance and downgrade.
- 4th night free bookable online at thankyou.com (benefit applied as discount at checkout)
- Cash out TY at 1 cpp
- metal card
- 75,000 TY for $7,500 spend signup bonus
1. The following benefits will be changed effective July 23, 2017:
- Loss of AA Admirals Club Access (Effectively immediately if the account is opened on or after 09/01/2016. See Post 296.
- $0.0125 per each TY points for airfare redemptions at thankyou.com.
- Loss of Complimentary International & Domestic Golf
- 4th Night benefit will be based on the average nightly rate of your complete stay for reservations made on or after July 23, 2017. Taxes will no longer be included within the statement credit.
2. $100 Annual Fee Reduction will be extended to Citi Priority if you are currently a Citigold client and you are impacted by the increase in minimum balance and downgrade.
Citi Prestige benefit and reward changes effective July 23, 2017
Apr 25, 2017, 9:26 am
#451
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 41
My annual fee will hit in October. I'm planning on canceling around then. However with the sign-up restriction on opening or closing the same card within 18 months I thought I'd ask if anyone has any idea if there is any information on enhancements or sign up bonuses after the July devaluation hits.
Apr 25, 2017, 9:55 am
#452
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...24-months.html
May 3, 2017, 7:01 pm
#453
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 41
...oh. I'm behind the times on the restriction period length, still working on old info I guess.
That's OK though - I've actually had the card for 2 years - this will be the start of year 3 coming up. I used this as my timing for cancel/re-app:
Year 1 - $350 Fee - ($250 Credit)X2 = -$150 cost
Year 2 - $350 Fee - ($150 Hold over + $250 Credit) = -$50 cost
Year 3 - First year I'll pay money ($50), which is why I'm thinking of a reset
Thanks Mia for the heads up!
That's OK though - I've actually had the card for 2 years - this will be the start of year 3 coming up. I used this as my timing for cancel/re-app:
Year 1 - $350 Fee - ($250 Credit)X2 = -$150 cost
Year 2 - $350 Fee - ($150 Hold over + $250 Credit) = -$50 cost
Year 3 - First year I'll pay money ($50), which is why I'm thinking of a reset
Thanks Mia for the heads up!
May 6, 2017, 5:55 pm
#454
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
Any recent changes to Citi's Fee Policy?
In the past, the annual fee was refunded in its entirety if cancelled/downgraded within 30 days or on a prorated bases post 90 days.
Anyone know if this is still how it's handled? With loss of AC, 1.6 AA and Golf benefit, considering closing it.
Thanks!
Anyone know if this is still how it's handled? With loss of AC, 1.6 AA and Golf benefit, considering closing it.
Thanks!
May 10, 2017, 11:29 am
#455
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Qantas Platinum 1, IHG Diamond, United 1K, Avis President
Posts: 347
So when I apply for this inside of a branch, is there anything specific I need to say to get the $350 annual fee?
It appears that people are getting the reduced fee from either having the required Citi account, or by applying in a branch.
It appears that people are getting the reduced fee from either having the required Citi account, or by applying in a branch.
May 10, 2017, 2:05 pm
#456
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 207
However, actually completing the application would also require the bankers to go through the Citi Gold pages. Now, whether the bankers will let you apply without a Citi Gold account is the question. Some will, some won't.
This might have changed since Citi Priority has been introduced.
May 19, 2017, 11:13 am
#460
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 207
I wasn't aware of a 100k Citi Prestige sign up bonus. Was it a targeted offer for you, or was it advertised in branch?
May 19, 2017, 12:02 pm
#461
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,811
May 19, 2017, 12:25 pm
#462
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
I am curious to see first field reports of citi extended warranty fulfillment. Whether the new benefit administrator is on par with Amex. Or if it's like pulling teeth getting warranty reimb. (Amex simply credits the full purchase price, no questions asked. I've done it up to $400).
May 19, 2017, 12:51 pm
#463
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
May 19, 2017, 12:56 pm
#464
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
Example: I had a $350 pair of headphones fail in their second year. Amex reimbursed me the entire amount. Some other claims company maybe would only cover if I paid for a repair or purchased the same item. I pocketed the cash and just used cheap headphones for a while. Not sure if other cards offer this. If citi does then it's a complete game changer imo
May 19, 2017, 1:01 pm
#465
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA, SPG
Posts: 111
With the loss of lounge access and increased TYP redemptions on AA flights, I just cancelled my card since the annual fee was due. Probably closing AmEx platinum next with their fee increase and difficulty to use air credit and Uber credits.