5000 AA miles to open Citibank savings acct. Min $1,000 and 3 months
May 21, 2010, 2:07 pm
#32
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I opened a saving account under an identical offer in October of 2009. ... As of today May 15 I have not received them. While I could have reduced the balance in the account below $1000 after Jan 31, I have to keep the account open until after the miles are received, hopefully on schedule by June 15. I hope none of you were planning on using these miles soon.
May 22, 2010, 9:51 am
#34
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I've found Citi to be notoriously bad at following through with the promised miles for new accounts. That applies both for the checking account offer and the Ultimate Savings Account offer.
When I sign up for one of these promos, I make a note of the CSR that I spoke with (since I usually do it on the phone), keep a printed copy of the original offer code and terms along with the date that I signed up, and make a note about when the miles are supposed to post to my account (which is usually within 120 days after meeting the terms of the offer).
When the miles do not post by the expected date (and usually they do not), I send Citi an email inquiry from within the Citibank online account website documenting the offer and its details. Within a day, I get a reply that they are researching my request. 1-2 days later comes an email indicating that I'm right, and the miles then do post shortly afterwards.
When I sign up for one of these promos, I make a note of the CSR that I spoke with (since I usually do it on the phone), keep a printed copy of the original offer code and terms along with the date that I signed up, and make a note about when the miles are supposed to post to my account (which is usually within 120 days after meeting the terms of the offer).
When the miles do not post by the expected date (and usually they do not), I send Citi an email inquiry from within the Citibank online account website documenting the offer and its details. Within a day, I get a reply that they are researching my request. 1-2 days later comes an email indicating that I'm right, and the miles then do post shortly afterwards.
May 22, 2010, 10:53 am
#35
Join Date: Aug 2005
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This is tied in to the EZ Checking. There is no way to just open a stand-alone Saving account. It always prompts you for the checking acount no matter which way you approach it.
I will still try calling them, but no go online.
-Kinglobjaw
I will still try calling them, but no go online.
-Kinglobjaw
May 22, 2010, 10:54 am
#36
Join Date: Jun 2007
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This is correct. If you have an existing Citibank account, sign in to that first and then attempt the application. It will link up the new account to your existing account.
May 22, 2010, 2:43 pm
#37
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-Kinglobjaw
May 22, 2010, 11:00 pm
#38
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May 25, 2010, 11:43 am
#39
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Madison, WI (ORD)
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one per customer
It says one per customer " One offer per customer only. All accounts are subject to approval and applicable terms and fees. "
May 25, 2010, 11:47 am
#40
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Madison, WI (ORD)
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Citi account bonus honored
I opened an account last September and the due date for the miles was end of April, but the miles were not posted. I called and make a claim by phone, they called me the next day and say that I had fulfill all the requirements (min balance and two electronic payments per month) and they will honor the miles offer, in less than 3 days I saw the miles in my account.
I opened a saving account under an identical offer in October of 2009. The account opening deposit posted Oct 23. My offer stated that the miles would be posted within 120 days from the end of the statement period in which you met the qualifying requirements. You must maintain the minimum $1,000 balance for three consecutive calendar months. So therefore I would qualify at the end of January, three consecutive calendar months from Oct 23. The end of the statement period during which I qualified was Feb 15. My miles are due by June 15. As of today May 15 I have not received them. While I could have reduced the balance in the account below $1000 after Jan 31, I have to keep the account open until after the miles are received, hopefully on schedule by June 15. I hope none of you were planning on using these miles soon.
May 25, 2010, 11:59 am
#41
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Funding with Chase cards
j3brooklyn,
If you fund your account with your Chase visa card, does it has any extra cost? any fee? do you do that over the phone? Is there any trick to avoid it to be consider cash advance?
Thanks,
If you fund your account with your Chase visa card, does it has any extra cost? any fee? do you do that over the phone? Is there any trick to avoid it to be consider cash advance?
Thanks,
1. My recent experience has been the same: Citicards are no longer a good option for funding.
2. I've had good results for myself and my wife funding with various Chase cards up to the credit limit. Transactions have posted as purchases, no cash advance fees, and miles have posted.
2. I've had good results for myself and my wife funding with various Chase cards up to the credit limit. Transactions have posted as purchases, no cash advance fees, and miles have posted.
May 25, 2010, 12:04 pm
#42
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Mike
May 25, 2010, 12:09 pm
#43
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Mike
May 25, 2010, 12:16 pm
#44
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I got this via email and just opened one, I may open for wife as well.
Dear psyflyer,
As a valued Citi® / dvantage® credit cardmember, you can earn 5,000 American Airlines dvantage® bonus miles with a Citibank® Ultimate Savings Account.¹
Here is how it works:
1. Open a new Ultimate Savings Account and deposit a minimum of $1,000 in new-to-bank funds by 6/30/10.
2. Maintain a minimum account balance of $1,000 for 3 consecutive months.
3. Earn 5,000 dvantage bonus miles.
Plus, get a competitive rate², no monthly fee,³ and FDIC-insurance up to $250,000.
Apply Now
Or call 1-866-579-8495 and mention code C296.
https://online.citibank.com/US/JRS/i...Promo_ID=C296&
Dear psyflyer,
As a valued Citi® / dvantage® credit cardmember, you can earn 5,000 American Airlines dvantage® bonus miles with a Citibank® Ultimate Savings Account.¹
Here is how it works:
1. Open a new Ultimate Savings Account and deposit a minimum of $1,000 in new-to-bank funds by 6/30/10.
2. Maintain a minimum account balance of $1,000 for 3 consecutive months.
3. Earn 5,000 dvantage bonus miles.
Plus, get a competitive rate², no monthly fee,³ and FDIC-insurance up to $250,000.
Apply Now
Or call 1-866-579-8495 and mention code C296.
https://online.citibank.com/US/JRS/i...Promo_ID=C296&
May 25, 2010, 2:10 pm
#45
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Washington, DC
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old song on a new voice.
I have told that to many people and will say it again. Record your calls guys. No need to write down who you talked with, or the offer code.
I have been given the runaround every time, and when I rolled the call back I was given the miles asap.
It is legal(at least in my state - if not, get a voip from that state) and so easy to do.. : )
I have told that to many people and will say it again. Record your calls guys. No need to write down who you talked with, or the offer code.
I have been given the runaround every time, and when I rolled the call back I was given the miles asap.
It is legal(at least in my state - if not, get a voip from that state) and so easy to do.. : )