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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
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.- 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.
- Offer not available if you have opened or closed a Preferred, Premier, or Prestige card in the past 24 months.
Citi Premier MasterCard (60,000 points for $4,000 spend in 3 months)
#91
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: WAS
Programs: Virtuoso TA, UA 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 445
Applied for the card today and the website says approved for $10k limit. But I also got an email saying review is pending. When I use the application number to check online, it also says pending... What gives?
#92
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: LAX
Posts: 588
That's bad news. I was hoping to submit an app today and have this card in hand prior to a trip on the 11th. I guess I'll wait until I get back to apply and hope the offer is still available.
#93
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 519
The AA cards have no bearing on this card (outside of the 8/65 rule)...but the disclaimer is on the launch page...
" Bonus ThankYou Points are not available if you have had a ThankYou Preferred, ThankYou Premier or Citi Prestige card opened or closed in the past 24 months."
" Bonus ThankYou Points are not available if you have had a ThankYou Preferred, ThankYou Premier or Citi Prestige card opened or closed in the past 24 months."
#94
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: New York
Programs: Navy A-4 Skyhawk, B727 FE/FO, S80 FO, B757/767 FO, B737 CA
Posts: 1,342
No one knows...I'm wondering that myself. Also, be careful about applying too early. I think there are threads talking about how bad Citi's counting is and some people add a bit more time to make sure they don't mess it up...someone else may have a more definite opinion on that.
#95
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 60137
Posts: 10,498
We will hit the 4000 min spend in the first 30 days.
When will the 60k Thankyou points appear in our account?
When will the 60k Thankyou points appear in our account?
#96
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: New York
Programs: Navy A-4 Skyhawk, B727 FE/FO, S80 FO, B757/767 FO, B737 CA
Posts: 1,342
#97
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Virgin Atlantic Silver, IHG Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Diamond, AA Platinum Pro
Posts: 1,386
#98
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 889
Have there in recent history been non-24 month links or mailers without the exclusion language, similar to what's available with the Aadvantage platinum? I'm asking since I have plenty of AAdvantage points and some diversification would be useful at this point. TIA!
#99
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
It's been over 24 months since I applied for the Prestige (still open), but upon applying for the Premier, was told that they are taking 7-10 days to review my application. Is there a number I can call to expedite? Are they just checking my name/address?
#100
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,790
Just call, 800-695-5171, that's the Citi recon line from Doctor of Credit. In my experience when I call in with Citi it's just to shift credit around and then they approve it.
#102
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: New York
Programs: Navy A-4 Skyhawk, B727 FE/FO, S80 FO, B757/767 FO, B737 CA
Posts: 1,342
#103
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
Anybody else think this offer should be no more than $3000 spend in 3 months? Citi is no Chase, after all.
#104
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
does bank funding count towards msr for Citi TY sign-up bonus? TIA
Last edited by danhouston; Sep 10, 2018 at 11:59 pm
#105
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 153
Hello, I recently applied for this, and when the card came in the mail, the letter said: our records show that you are not eligible for the bonus offer based on a recent opening or closure of a ThankYou etc in the past 24 months.
The thing is, I keep meticulous records of ALL the cards I ever have. I am SURE that the last activity was to close Premier in August 2016, and I applied for this card in September 2018, which for me is after 24 months.
Is there a way to call customer service and ask about this? Do you think there's a chance that they will give me the bonus offer? Just asking if anyone ever has that experience.
Thank you.
The thing is, I keep meticulous records of ALL the cards I ever have. I am SURE that the last activity was to close Premier in August 2016, and I applied for this card in September 2018, which for me is after 24 months.
Is there a way to call customer service and ask about this? Do you think there's a chance that they will give me the bonus offer? Just asking if anyone ever has that experience.
Thank you.