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Old Feb 4, 2018, 5:55 pm
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This thread is a continuation of discussion from 2015 - 2017.


Is there currently an offer for this card with a signup bonus?

Yes
  • only affiliate 60k links seem to work now; go to https://www.doctorofcredit.com/citi-...ed-first-year/ for a working one and open it in in an Incognito / Private window8
  • 80K TYP for $4k spend/3 months. $95 AF waived for first year.
  • 30K TYP for $3K 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.
  • 30K TYP for $3K 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: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?Please see the wiki at Citi ThankYou points - cancel, downgrade & expiration considerations
      • Offer not available if you have opened or closed a Preferred, Premier, or Prestige card in the past 24 months.
      • 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.
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Old Sep 3, 2021, 1:38 pm
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Originally Posted by mia
This has not been true for the past several years. Did Citi explicitly confirm that the downgrade was the specific reason that you are not eligible for the bonus?
Well, I applied and got approved for the Premier in early August. The card came in the mail but there was a note stating "our records show that you are NOT eligible for the bonus offer because you either earned a new bonus or closed a citi rewards card.." I called Citi and the rep said because I downgraded a Citi Premier to a Thank You Preferred on Dec 2020 I was not eligible for the bonus. Now, I also did a product switch from a Citi AA card to a Citi Rewards Plus card in September 2020 (no bonus), but the rep didn't mention anything about that. Either way, I wasn't getting the 80K bonus.
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Old Sep 6, 2021, 5:22 am
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Originally Posted by mia
When did you receive the bonus for the account opened in 2019?
I received the bonus for the prestige in apr 2019.
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Old Sep 7, 2021, 4:56 pm
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I currently hold a Premier (received a TYP bonus in Oct 2018) and was trying to figure out if I could open another and get a new bonus.

I have not downgraded any TYP cards but have converted an ATTA into a DC, and a AA Silver into a Rewards+.

Do folks here think I can have two Premiers and get the bonus again?

I would take the older Premier and PC it into the new cash card they offered now.

My simplistic understanding of the rules suggests I can do it. I was originally going to get a Prestige....but after they shut that down for new apps that closed off that opportunity....
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Old Sep 13, 2021, 10:49 pm
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Do they usually announce an End Date For these SUBs? I have to wait til Oct due to too many inquiries in the last 6 months.
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Old Sep 19, 2021, 7:50 pm
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Originally Posted by changger1
Well, I applied and got approved for the Premier in early August. The card came in the mail but there was a note stating "our records show that you are NOT eligible for the bonus offer because you either earned a new bonus or closed a citi rewards card.." I called Citi and the rep said because I downgraded a Citi Premier to a Thank You Preferred on Dec 2020 I was not eligible for the bonus. Now, I also did a product switch from a Citi AA card to a Citi Rewards Plus card in September 2020 (no bonus), but the rep didn't mention anything about that. Either way, I wasn't getting the 80K bonus.
Crap, wish I read this before I applied and was just approved. I guess I will simply not activate the card.
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Old Sep 20, 2021, 11:22 am
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Approved for 2nd Citi Premier.

Was at 1/6 HP with Equifax (4/6 overall).

Wasn't sure if I would get the SUB or not as PC'd Prestige to Rewards+ on 3/20. Had fraud right before AF was due requiring two new Prestige accounts before moving to Rewards+. All with different account numbers.

Just received official approval notice that included 80K bonus, so quite happy.
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Old Sep 21, 2021, 8:27 pm
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after i got the card, i combined with my TYP from my citi double cash -- but my transfer partner are still only jetblue. any idea when it changes to include american advantage?
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Old Sep 21, 2021, 8:36 pm
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Originally Posted by Cheerag Shaw
after i got the card, i combined with my TYP from my citi double cash -- but my transfer partner are still only jetblue. any idea when it changes to include american advantage?
Did you try logging out and logging back in? I recently combined my TYP account with my Double Cash, and was having the same issue. Logging out and back in worked.
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Old Sep 22, 2021, 9:56 am
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Interesting that we have two opposite dps. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33536458-post974.html and #486.

So does the downgrading-from-one-TYP-card-to-another-will-not-reset-the-clock now become YMMV?
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Old Sep 22, 2021, 10:02 am
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Originally Posted by mxhjustin
So does the downgrading-from-one-TYP-card-to-another-will-not-reset-the-clock now become YMMV?
The other possibility is that one or two customer service agents invented the same explanation for a denied bonus, but they do not really know the reason. I think we simply need more data to see if a clearer pattern emerges.
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Old Sep 29, 2021, 3:24 pm
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Can someone please answer a couple questions regarding the $100 hotel credit?
1. Would you still be able to get a receipt from the hotel with the full amount shown? This is in relation to expensable work stays, for which I'd need to give a receipt from the hotel for the full amount before the $100 credit. I haven't booked third party flights or hotel stays for 10 years, so I'm not sure how it works.
2. Can you use multiple rooms to reach the $500 limit?
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Old Sep 29, 2021, 3:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Flamenguista
Can someone please answer a couple questions regarding the $100 hotel credit?
1. Would you still be able to get a receipt from the hotel with the full amount shown? This is in relation to expensable work stays, for which I'd need to give a receipt from the hotel for the full amount before the $100 credit. I haven't booked third party flights or hotel stays for 10 years, so I'm not sure how it works.
2. Can you use multiple rooms to reach the $500 limit?
1. The bill would show the room price after the $100 has been deducted. Sorry, dude.

2. I don’t know.
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Old Sep 29, 2021, 7:14 pm
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Originally Posted by mia
The other possibility is that one or two customer service agents invented the same explanation for a denied bonus, but they do not really know the reason. I think we simply need more data to see if a clearer pattern emerges.
This.

Almost certainly it was the posters AA to Rewards + change that caused the problem, rather than the TYP downgrade
TYP downgrades are only an issue if a/c number changes
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Old Sep 30, 2021, 9:16 am
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Originally Posted by jamflyer
Crap, wish I read this before I applied and was just approved. I guess I will simply not activate the card.
Well I just got the "our records show that you are NOT eligible for the bonus offer because you either earned a new bonus or closed a citi rewards card..". I guess I will just cancel or not activate it (to see what happens).
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Old Sep 30, 2021, 9:32 am
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Originally Posted by jamflyer
....not activate it (to see what happens).
What would you hope to accomplish by not activating a card? All it does is verify that you received it. The issuer will still bill the annual fee.
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