[EXPIRED] AA Citi / Citibank Card, 75K sign up bonus [read post #2 first]
Nov 2, 2010, 2:38 pm
#2776
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
Programs: Tegridy Elite
Posts: 5,678
I received my personal AmEx and Visa 75k cards. My Visa card is interesting, however. Normally when you flip a credit card over, the "top" of the credit card is along the same edge on the front as it is on the back. However, everything on the back of this Visa card appears to be printed upside down. The magnetic strip is still located in the correct spot, though all the text on the back of the card is upside down. The "citi" logo on the back of the card appears upside down directly behind the "Visa" logo that appears on the front of the card. Even the flying bird hologram on the back is upside down.
Is this normal, or did they botch up my card when they made it?
Is this normal, or did they botch up my card when they made it?
Yeah mine's the same way at $1,000 and counting trust me it works just fine...
Nov 2, 2010, 2:40 pm
#2777
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
Posts: 10,052
Then why isn't my new Citi AmEx set up with the text on the back of the card upside down? This "problem" only affects my new Citi Visa card. I applied for both on the same day, and received them both a few days ago.
I'm talking about flipping the card from left to right. On all my other credit cards I've ever had throughout my life, the text on the front and back of the card is oriented correctly when I flip the card over left to right. My new Citi Visa is only oriented correctly when I flip the card over top to bottom.
Does this make sense, or do I need to put pics (with my CC # removed
) up here?
I'm talking about flipping the card from left to right. On all my other credit cards I've ever had throughout my life, the text on the front and back of the card is oriented correctly when I flip the card over left to right. My new Citi Visa is only oriented correctly when I flip the card over top to bottom.
Does this make sense, or do I need to put pics (with my CC # removed
) up here?
Nov 2, 2010, 2:43 pm
#2778
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: BA Gold, HH
Posts: 674
i am still not understanding exactly how the cc companies approve/disapprove applications. i applied for both the business and personal visa cards. the business got denied b/c i have a couple of cards with currently high balances (statement just closed, haven't paid it yet 
) and yet i get approved for the personal card.
not complaining about the approval just amused that NOTHING changed between the two applications. once again, i find this whole process does not make sense. will try for the business in a few months if another offer comes along. AFAIK, it is 2 cards/60 days or is it 90 days? off to research.
) and yet i get approved for the personal card. not complaining about the approval just amused that NOTHING changed between the two applications. once again, i find this whole process does not make sense. will try for the business in a few months if another offer comes along. AFAIK, it is 2 cards/60 days or is it 90 days? off to research.
Nov 2, 2010, 3:16 pm
#2780
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, United, BA, Delta, MR, SPG, PC
Posts: 190
Normally when you flip a credit card over, the "top" of the credit card is along the same edge on the front as it is on the back. However, everything on the back of this Visa card appears to be printed upside down. The magnetic strip is still located in the correct spot, though all the text on the back of the card is upside down.
Nov 2, 2010, 3:36 pm
#2781
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: *G, SPG, OW Sapphire
Posts: 2,565
I actually noticed the "flipped" feature of the card as well. Interesting at first, but it wore off after about 5 seconds. If it works, it works, it's just a different design.
Nov 2, 2010, 3:43 pm
#2782
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 599
At least the mag strip is in the right place, otherwise it would be truly annoying to use in a lot of scanners as the labeling would be backwards...
Nov 2, 2010, 4:28 pm
#2783
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23,999
I just got denied for the following reason:
"This specific offer is valid only for first-time Citi/AAdvantage cardmembers. Our records indicate that you previously had a Citi/AAdvantage account with us."
OK, what am I missing here? I know just about everyone here has had an AAdvantage card before. In the past I've had one Mastercard and one American Express, but I've actually never had a Visa, and the card I applied for was the Visa. I called them and spoke to a supervisor, and they insisted that the application decision was correct.
Anyone have any insight?
"This specific offer is valid only for first-time Citi/AAdvantage cardmembers. Our records indicate that you previously had a Citi/AAdvantage account with us."
OK, what am I missing here? I know just about everyone here has had an AAdvantage card before. In the past I've had one Mastercard and one American Express, but I've actually never had a Visa, and the card I applied for was the Visa. I called them and spoke to a supervisor, and they insisted that the application decision was correct.
Anyone have any insight?
Nov 2, 2010, 4:57 pm
#2784
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,774
I just got denied for the following reason:
"This specific offer is valid only for first-time Citi/AAdvantage cardmembers. Our records indicate that you previously had a Citi/AAdvantage account with us."
OK, what am I missing here? I know just about everyone here has had an AAdvantage card before. In the past I've had one Mastercard and one American Express, but I've actually never had a Visa, and the card I applied for was the Visa. I called them and spoke to a supervisor, and they insisted that the application decision was correct.
Anyone have any insight?
"This specific offer is valid only for first-time Citi/AAdvantage cardmembers. Our records indicate that you previously had a Citi/AAdvantage account with us."
OK, what am I missing here? I know just about everyone here has had an AAdvantage card before. In the past I've had one Mastercard and one American Express, but I've actually never had a Visa, and the card I applied for was the Visa. I called them and spoke to a supervisor, and they insisted that the application decision was correct.
Anyone have any insight?
Citi does NOT distinguish types of cards (unlike the practice of Chase). Citi only distinguish the Categories of cards - personal and business.
No, on this thread there are many posters who do NOT have AA cards before. The Majority of the posters on this thread seem to be very new to the CC bonus game.
You are one of the unlucky ones who hardly churned much (only 1 AA card each type) but got denied for not being first-time customer. Those folks who have had many AA cards in the past while being jealous, really could not complain because they have gotten many bonuses in the past, except that it took months to get what now people got in one month only.
Nov 2, 2010, 4:59 pm
#2785
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: AA PLT 2MM
Posts: 2,026
I just got denied for the following reason:
"This specific offer is valid only for first-time Citi/AAdvantage cardmembers. Our records indicate that you previously had a Citi/AAdvantage account with us."
OK, what am I missing here? I know just about everyone here has had an AAdvantage card before. In the past I've had one Mastercard and one American Express, but I've actually never had a Visa, and the card I applied for was the Visa. I called them and spoke to a supervisor, and they insisted that the application decision was correct.
Anyone have any insight?
"This specific offer is valid only for first-time Citi/AAdvantage cardmembers. Our records indicate that you previously had a Citi/AAdvantage account with us."
OK, what am I missing here? I know just about everyone here has had an AAdvantage card before. In the past I've had one Mastercard and one American Express, but I've actually never had a Visa, and the card I applied for was the Visa. I called them and spoke to a supervisor, and they insisted that the application decision was correct.
Anyone have any insight?
BTW 12 months is not the magic number to get off the 'already had an account with us list'. No one knows, as some got a card only 10 months ago and then got a successful application during this promotion. Others, however, who hadn't had the card in years still got rejected with the same reason.
If you're on the list, there's apparently no logical argument you can make that will allow the supervisor to accept the application.
Nov 2, 2010, 5:05 pm
#2786
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23,999
Thanks very much Happy and thehawk75! Certainly not what I wanted to hear, but I know there aren't any more reliable posters on the subject than you two.
Quite frustrating, since I actually last applied for Citi cards over two years ago (June of 2008). I canceled the two cards over a year ago, and they still denied me.
I assume one of those reconsideration letters that ingy always talks about wouldn't help in this case?
Thanks again for the help...
Quite frustrating, since I actually last applied for Citi cards over two years ago (June of 2008). I canceled the two cards over a year ago, and they still denied me.
I assume one of those reconsideration letters that ingy always talks about wouldn't help in this case?
Thanks again for the help...
Nov 2, 2010, 5:24 pm
#2787
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,774
Thanks very much Happy and thehawk75! Certainly not what I wanted to hear, but I know there aren't any more reliable posters on the subject than you two.
Quite frustrating, since I actually last applied for Citi cards over two years ago (June of 2008). I canceled the two cards over a year ago, and they still denied me.
I assume one of those reconsideration letters that ingy always talks about wouldn't help in this case?
Thanks again for the help...
Quite frustrating, since I actually last applied for Citi cards over two years ago (June of 2008). I canceled the two cards over a year ago, and they still denied me.
I assume one of those reconsideration letters that ingy always talks about wouldn't help in this case?
Thanks again for the help...
Like thehawk75 said, there is no logic whatsoever. It is almost like sheer luck whether one's name on the list or got off the list if one has had AA cards before.
Nov 2, 2010, 8:16 pm
#2788
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 109
Does US Mint coin purchases are still treated as purchases? I read that AMEX gift cards are treated as cash advances..Any input will be helpful
Nov 2, 2010, 8:21 pm
#2789
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVPG 100K, IHG Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,704
Quick answer: some do, and some don't. Look at the FAQ mentioned in post #1 of the above thread. There is a list of cards that do not work.
Nov 2, 2010, 10:07 pm
#2790
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: RDU
Programs: AA Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 164
As there are new citi AA offers out, think we can sign up again?