[EXPIRED] AA Citi / Citibank Card, 75K sign up bonus [read post #2 first]
Jul 31, 2010, 8:32 pm
#346
Join Date: Apr 2010
Programs: AA, UA, WN, WOH
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Guys - I've never held an AA card before and am trying to signup for both the Visa and Amex cards at the same time to avail of 75k X 2. However, the first application will issue me a new AAdvantage number. How do I manage this (don't want to end up with two AAdvantage numbers)
Thanks
Thanks
Jul 31, 2010, 9:16 pm
#348
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Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
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In years past, Hyatt had something with Mastercard.
Tons of examples. Everyone should have both, and an Amex (or many, for that matter).
Jul 31, 2010, 9:22 pm
#349
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LNK
Programs: US,PC
Posts: 743
I received the following rejection:
I have only ever had a Citi AAdvantage Visa and I applied for an AmEx. Admittedly my credit score is a bit low and my credit history is about 1 year long, so I've been getting some rejections recently (incl. the great SPG deal, ARGH!).
So I half-expected to be rejected for this one as well. But what really worries me is the specific reason they give, which indicates that I won't even be eligible for this bonus in the future, if it eventually resurfaces! That'd be really sad.
And anyway, how am I supposed to interpret this reason when so many other people have successfully received triple bonuses by signing up for all 3 cards?
In short: W.T.F
!
I have only ever had a Citi AAdvantage Visa and I applied for an AmEx. Admittedly my credit score is a bit low and my credit history is about 1 year long, so I've been getting some rejections recently (incl. the great SPG deal, ARGH!).
So I half-expected to be rejected for this one as well. But what really worries me is the specific reason they give, which indicates that I won't even be eligible for this bonus in the future, if it eventually resurfaces! That'd be really sad.
And anyway, how am I supposed to interpret this reason when so many other people have successfully received triple bonuses by signing up for all 3 cards?
In short: W.T.F
!RESIST THE TEMPTATION sometimes
Jul 31, 2010, 9:40 pm
#353
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Orlando, FL - MCO
Programs: UA 2P, SPG Gold, PC Plt Amb
Posts: 263
Jul 31, 2010, 9:49 pm
#354
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Did a "blind" application just now, and got approved instantly. Just hope I hit the correct link and was ok'd for the 50/100K.
Jul 31, 2010, 11:49 pm
#355
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 33
Sorry guys, I tried to read as much as possible but there is quite a number of posts so far. I did find the links for the 75k offer.
Back to my original question on when to apply for this card? I just got instant approval for the spg card just a month ago, should I wait to apply for this or apply now?
Back to my original question on when to apply for this card? I just got instant approval for the spg card just a month ago, should I wait to apply for this or apply now?
Aug 1, 2010, 1:17 am
#356
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,185
I just got my 35K miles offer. Thanks, Citi, but not thanks. 
I guess I'll wait to see if I get 75K or 100K.
I guess I'll wait to see if I get 75K or 100K.
Aug 1, 2010, 5:17 am
#357
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Aug 1, 2010, 7:43 am
#358
Join Date: May 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: Lotz
Posts: 1,534
Question 1:
I was rejected July 17 for the personal Visa because I had just gotten the AmEx and the business Visa June 10. I've gotten the bonuses from those two and my plan is to close them tomorrow and reapply for the personal Visa. My credit is great and I've had the personal Citi AA MC for years and a Citi checking and savings.
I don't need the AA's and it can't hurt my chances to close them and it may help.
My larger concern is whether the July 17 rejection for the personal Visa will automatically kick this one out too. Will this trigger automatic rejection? (I would guess phoning the application desk is my best chance even if initially rejected).
Question 2:
I have the SPG's but all the other hotel rewards offers stink. Are there any airline programs that transfer to better hotel rewards than the hotel cards themselves provide?
I was rejected July 17 for the personal Visa because I had just gotten the AmEx and the business Visa June 10. I've gotten the bonuses from those two and my plan is to close them tomorrow and reapply for the personal Visa. My credit is great and I've had the personal Citi AA MC for years and a Citi checking and savings.
I don't need the AA's and it can't hurt my chances to close them and it may help.
My larger concern is whether the July 17 rejection for the personal Visa will automatically kick this one out too. Will this trigger automatic rejection? (I would guess phoning the application desk is my best chance even if initially rejected).
Question 2:
I have the SPG's but all the other hotel rewards offers stink. Are there any airline programs that transfer to better hotel rewards than the hotel cards themselves provide?
Aug 1, 2010, 8:01 am
#359
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,185
Another thing in view of what others have written. SO and I each just got SPG AMEX as the offer was expiring 7/31. She already has Citi AAdvantage MC. Will it be prudent to cancel that one and wait a few weeks/months before applying for the 100K even if the link works?
Thanks for gentle hand-holding...
Aug 1, 2010, 8:12 am
#360
Join Date: May 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: Lotz
Posts: 1,534
Oh,
Question 3:
Citi uses Experian. Does anyone know which agencies Chase and (real) AmEx use? I know credit pulls aren't fatal but getting too many on one agency can hurt.
Question 3:
Citi uses Experian. Does anyone know which agencies Chase and (real) AmEx use? I know credit pulls aren't fatal but getting too many on one agency can hurt.