How long to post for various CC's?
 

I was wondering how long it takes for the bonus from various airline CC's to post. I know what their terms and conditions say, but I was wondering what the actually observed time frame is like. I was wondering for the Citi AA MC, the Chase United Visa, the Delta Gold Amex, and any other cards. After the purchase requirements are met ($750 in purchases for some cards, any purchase for other cards), how long does it take for the bonus to post? Thanks for any info.

Citi is pretty good - points post after the first billing period.

my wife's AA cards all posted along with first statement (1-2 days delay the most). but both of my cards (one personal one biz) posted much later, one with second statement, one delayed maybe 20 days.

Some people (in other threads here) found that the CC AA bonus miles didn't post until the statement was paid, not just issued. I can't tell you whether that's the case for me, as I've paid all my bonus-qualifying statements early (before they close) just to make sure I get the bonus miles to post on the first statement (on which I've satisfied the $750 spend).

No, the payment has NOTHING to do with the posting time of the miles, bonus and spending included.

What you alluded to, might be related to a period a few months ago when Citi bonus were not posted on time (when Point.com apparently were withholding the bonus, to the letter of the T&C), and when the bonus finally posted, happened to co-incide with people paying off their statement balance by due date.

In a normal situation, Citi miles posted after midnight of the 2nd day post Statement date - that is, if there is no weekend or holidays involved, and is not the last week of month when AA runs its monthly batch updates.

What does the bolded portion mean?

Bonus is awarded 6 to 8 weeks after first purchase.