Citi Platinum AMEX has been upgraded [includes 2011 conversion discussion]
Jan 5, 2008, 3:21 pm
#286
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: HY
Programs: AA-EXP (3.3MM), AAirpass, SQ-PPS Solitaire, DL-PM (.777MM), SPG-Plat, HH-D
Posts: 2,307
Jan 5, 2008, 7:16 pm
#287
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 3,945
I do not see any risk with this card. It has the best benefits for the price. We just want to be able to earn 150,000 typ as promised by CITI. Otherwise I have no problem with this card and I have been using it for 90% of my purchases since I got it.
Jan 5, 2008, 7:18 pm
#288
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 3,945
Jan 6, 2008, 6:01 am
#289
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Delta Platinum, HH Diamond
Posts: 363
The risk is the 150K point cap. I used this card for business and should have quickly accumulated 135K points, but they capped my account at 75K, so I am missing 60K. Two months of phone calls, letters, and faxes, and still no points in sight. At this point I have no confidence that this will ever be resolved. They even had the audactity to insist that I signed up under a different offer, solicited by mail, which is totally false. I signed up on their own website, and I have a copy of the T&C from the offer at the time, which I faxed to them. I agree that there is no risk if you limit your spending to the 75K point cap, and then test the 75K limit with a small charge over that amount.
Jan 6, 2008, 7:38 am
#290
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 3,945
The risk is the 150K point cap. I used this card for business and should have quickly accumulated 135K points, but they capped my account at 75K, so I am missing 60K. Two months of phone calls, letters, and faxes, and still no points in sight. At this point I have no confidence that this will ever be resolved. They even had the audactity to insist that I signed up under a different offer, solicited by mail, which is totally false. I signed up on their own website, and I have a copy of the T&C from the offer at the time, which I faxed to them. I agree that there is no risk if you limit your spending to the 75K point cap, and then test the 75K limit with a small charge over that amount.
Jan 6, 2008, 11:58 pm
#291
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,768
Is a lousy customer service is something you find it amusing or enjoyable?
Otherwise, why should it be a
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Not a proper place for such humor...
I certainly dont think people who sign up the card based on the 150K advertised on Citi's own website T&Cs, are aware of what might happen - that Citi does not intend to honor its own offer. Otherwise, what the T&Cs are for?!
and very nice and efficient Citi customer service Otherwise, why should it be a
instead of a ? or at least a ?Not a proper place for such humor...
I certainly dont think people who sign up the card based on the 150K advertised on Citi's own website T&Cs, are aware of what might happen - that Citi does not intend to honor its own offer. Otherwise, what the T&Cs are for?!
Last edited by Happy; Jan 7, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Jan 7, 2008, 11:39 am
#292
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 151
Mine has worn off too (got the card in October)--surprising that citi would choose to print it this way. I took a ballpoint pen and wrote the CID on the back of the card, in the signature box.
Jan 7, 2008, 9:00 pm
#294
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SDF
Posts: 3,302
Jan 7, 2008, 9:04 pm
#295
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 134
Jan 8, 2008, 10:12 am
#296
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, AMEX Plat, Merrill+, Citi AMEX Chairman
Posts: 463
1. Merrill+ - Spend $50k and earn a free Admirals Club membership or spend 35,000 Merrill points to get a membership
2. American Express Platinum - If you fly American you can access the Admirals club with your Amex Platinum Card
Jan 8, 2008, 10:34 am
#297
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,959
There is recurring confusion between The Platinum Card, a charge card issued by American Express in Personal, Business and Corporate versions, versus all other platinum-colored cards issued by American Express and various banks which also issue Amex network cards. American Express is surely aware of this issue and really needs to rebrand The Platinum Card.
It's accurate to say that if a card has a Blue Box logo on the front it is not valid for lounge entry, but even this isn't sufficient because there is a series of American Express Platinum Business credit cards without this logo that are not eligible, and they have permitted Citi to issue the Chairman card without a front panel logo.
It's accurate to say that if a card has a Blue Box logo on the front it is not valid for lounge entry, but even this isn't sufficient because there is a series of American Express Platinum Business credit cards without this logo that are not eligible, and they have permitted Citi to issue the Chairman card without a front panel logo.
Jan 9, 2008, 10:03 am
#298
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: TPA
Programs: spg gold
Posts: 406
does anyone have a link for this offer
Citi® Platinum American Express® Card
$0 for 12 months, $99 thereafter
Earn great rewards, access to VIP airport lounges, companion air tickets, and 15,000 bonus ThankYou Points after $300 in purchases. You will even earn 5 ThankYou Points for every dollar spent on purchases at supermarkets, drug stores and gas stations and 3 ThankYou Points on other purchases for 24 months from the date you become a cardmember. There’s no pre-set spending limit.
Let the Citi Platinum American Express Card be your access to over 500 VIP airport lounges in more than 90 countries and 275 cities worldwide no matter what airline or class of ticket. Relax in comfort away from the chaos and enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks with Priority PassTM. Free annual membership in Priority PassTM, VIP airport lounge program (a $99 annual savings) and the cost of your first 3 cardmember lounge visits waived (normally $24 per visit) – initial enrollment required along with yearly renewal.
Make your next trip more affordable with unlimited companion tickets on domestic and international airlines to hundreds of destinations on several domestic and international airlines including Virgin Atlantic and Mexicana Airlines.
15,000 ThankYou PointsEarn 15,000 bonus ThankYou Points after you make $300 in purchases within 3 months of becoming a cardmember.
$0 for 12 months, $99 thereafter
Earn great rewards, access to VIP airport lounges, companion air tickets, and 15,000 bonus ThankYou Points after $300 in purchases. You will even earn 5 ThankYou Points for every dollar spent on purchases at supermarkets, drug stores and gas stations and 3 ThankYou Points on other purchases for 24 months from the date you become a cardmember. There’s no pre-set spending limit.
Let the Citi Platinum American Express Card be your access to over 500 VIP airport lounges in more than 90 countries and 275 cities worldwide no matter what airline or class of ticket. Relax in comfort away from the chaos and enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks with Priority PassTM. Free annual membership in Priority PassTM, VIP airport lounge program (a $99 annual savings) and the cost of your first 3 cardmember lounge visits waived (normally $24 per visit) – initial enrollment required along with yearly renewal.
Make your next trip more affordable with unlimited companion tickets on domestic and international airlines to hundreds of destinations on several domestic and international airlines including Virgin Atlantic and Mexicana Airlines.
15,000 ThankYou PointsEarn 15,000 bonus ThankYou Points after you make $300 in purchases within 3 months of becoming a cardmember.
Jan 9, 2008, 10:24 am
#299
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SDF
Posts: 3,302
It's not exactly hidden.
https://www.citicards.com/cards/wv/c...o?screenID=927
https://www.citicards.com/cards/wv/c...o?screenID=927
Jan 9, 2008, 8:43 pm
#300
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 3,945
Have you tried searching? Search option is an amazing thing. The link is listed in this thread. Have you checked post #70? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...5&postcount=70
Enjoy the card!
Enjoy the card!