[EXPIRED] AA Citi / Citibank Card, 75K sign up bonus [read post #2 first]
Feb 12, 2011, 9:01 pm
#4156
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: HHonors diamond, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Silver
Posts: 280
Just pulled the trigger on the Citi Amex and got instant approval. How long do I wait before applying for the Citi Visa for 75k miles?
Thanks
Thanks
Feb 12, 2011, 9:27 pm
#4157
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: HHonors diamond, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Silver
Posts: 280
Oh oh..Tried to apply for the visa after 20min but did not get instant approval unfortunately 
. Hoping get approval later via email!
. Hoping get approval later via email!
Feb 12, 2011, 10:26 pm
#4158
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,152
we are unable to approve your request for the account at this time because of the following: o The credit privileges on your existing account(s) are currently restricted 
Feb 13, 2011, 5:38 am
#4160
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVPG 100K, IHG Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,705
You should have read this thread and followed the advice to apply for both cards on the same day.
Feb 13, 2011, 1:40 pm
#4161
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,633
0, other, $0. Has worked several times over the last 12+ months. For the last app I said 1, other, $0 just to be consistent with the first app.
Feb 13, 2011, 2:08 pm
#4162
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SoCal
Programs: SPG PLAT, AA Plat (2MM), BA, UA/CO
Posts: 443
One final gasp for biz card
I learned yesterday that my application for the Visa Business Card was denied. I would, finally, be ready to move on from this promo, but for the following.
I was denied based on too high untilization of credit rate. Although some potential creditors don't have a problem with this, I can understand it because I have a couple of lines of credit on a couple of pieces of real property. However, on the very same day that I applied for this business card, I also applied for an Amex Personal Card and got accpeted with a $10,000 limit. I know that these are different application, different companies/depts, etc, but come on. give me a break.
I called in and spoke to a supervisor, but no go. I offered to move some credit over from my personal lines (which I knew was a no go) and also pretty much begged for a minimal line of credit. It was pretty clear that this person couldn't do anything so I asked if I could go any higher. She told me that I would need to contact the Executive Response Department. Anyone ever deal with these folks or have any other suggestions?
xlax
I was denied based on too high untilization of credit rate. Although some potential creditors don't have a problem with this, I can understand it because I have a couple of lines of credit on a couple of pieces of real property. However, on the very same day that I applied for this business card, I also applied for an Amex Personal Card and got accpeted with a $10,000 limit. I know that these are different application, different companies/depts, etc, but come on. give me a break.
I called in and spoke to a supervisor, but no go. I offered to move some credit over from my personal lines (which I knew was a no go) and also pretty much begged for a minimal line of credit. It was pretty clear that this person couldn't do anything so I asked if I could go any higher. She told me that I would need to contact the Executive Response Department. Anyone ever deal with these folks or have any other suggestions?
xlax
Feb 13, 2011, 5:46 pm
#4163
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Philly, Madrid
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 2,591
Feb 13, 2011, 6:21 pm
#4164
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Philly, Madrid
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 2,591
So here is my experience tonight:
Called for the Amex 75k/1500 card and did not get instant approval, however I was transfrerred to someone who asked a few basic questions and then gave me an approval.
I then applied for the Visa thru the 75k/$1500 link and again did not get instant approval. I called the phone number provided and gave my appl ID and got approval for that one also.
So I'll have to wait and see if I get both cards and both bonuses, but so far so good.
Called for the Amex 75k/1500 card and did not get instant approval, however I was transfrerred to someone who asked a few basic questions and then gave me an approval.
I then applied for the Visa thru the 75k/$1500 link and again did not get instant approval. I called the phone number provided and gave my appl ID and got approval for that one also.
So I'll have to wait and see if I get both cards and both bonuses, but so far so good.
Feb 13, 2011, 7:17 pm
#4165
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 208
+20k after asking to switch promotions
New to the FT but just wanted to report my experience. I signed up for the Amex 75k/1500 card last month. I called earlier today saying that I had intended to sign up for the 100k/10000 card and asked if they could switch me to the 100k promotion. The CSR was really nice and put me on hold to see if she could do the switch. She came back and instead told me that her supervisor approved her to give me 20k additional miles as long as I meet the 75k card spending requirement! I really just wanted to get the 100k promotion but of course gladly accepted the 20k. 
Last edited by pongben; Feb 13, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Feb 13, 2011, 7:32 pm
#4166
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,562
New to the FT but just wanted to report my experience. I signed up for the Amex 75k/1500 card. I called earlier today saying that I had intended to sign up for the 100k/10000 card and asked if they could switch me to the 100k promotion. The CSR was really nice and put me on hold to see if she could do the switch. She came back and instead told me that her supervisor approved her to give me 20k additional miles as long as I meet the 75k card spending requirement! I really just wanted to get the 100k promotion but of course gladly accepted the 20k.
Feb 13, 2011, 8:34 pm
#4167
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVPG 100K, IHG Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,705
Feb 13, 2011, 11:25 pm
#4168
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 724
I applied for the personal AA Citi Mastercard just over 6 months ago and would like to cancel the card now.
Would i be considered for the personal AA Citi Visa card?
It's a Visa this time, instead of a Mastercard, but it is still AA and still Citi, though 6 months have passed.
Would i be considered for the personal AA Citi Visa card?
It's a Visa this time, instead of a Mastercard, but it is still AA and still Citi, though 6 months have passed.
Feb 14, 2011, 1:18 am
#4169
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SoCal
Programs: IHG, Choice Hotels, Hyatt -Plat, Hilton, Carlson - Gold, BWR - Diamond, Marriott - Silver
Posts: 74
I learned yesterday that my application for the Visa Business Card was denied. I would, finally, be ready to move on from this promo, but for the following.
I was denied based on too high untilization of credit rate. Although some potential creditors don't have a problem with this, I can understand it because I have a couple of lines of credit on a couple of pieces of real property. However, on the very same day that I applied for this business card, I also applied for an Amex Personal Card and got accpeted with a $10,000 limit. I know that these are different application, different companies/depts, etc, but come on. give me a break.
I called in and spoke to a supervisor, but no go. I offered to move some credit over from my personal lines (which I knew was a no go) and also pretty much begged for a minimal line of credit. It was pretty clear that this person couldn't do anything so I asked if I could go any higher. She told me that I would need to contact the Executive Response Department. Anyone ever deal with these folks or have any other suggestions?
xlax
I was denied based on too high untilization of credit rate. Although some potential creditors don't have a problem with this, I can understand it because I have a couple of lines of credit on a couple of pieces of real property. However, on the very same day that I applied for this business card, I also applied for an Amex Personal Card and got accpeted with a $10,000 limit. I know that these are different application, different companies/depts, etc, but come on. give me a break.
I called in and spoke to a supervisor, but no go. I offered to move some credit over from my personal lines (which I knew was a no go) and also pretty much begged for a minimal line of credit. It was pretty clear that this person couldn't do anything so I asked if I could go any higher. She told me that I would need to contact the Executive Response Department. Anyone ever deal with these folks or have any other suggestions?
xlax
CitiBank Executive Review Department
P.O. Box 6000
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
explain in detail who you talked to and what they said, that is what I did. This lady called and took care of business. Let me know how it turns out for you. Later. Mike
Feb 14, 2011, 10:38 am
#4170
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: LIT
Programs: DL SkyMiles, AA, CX Asia Miles, United MileagePlus, HHonors
Posts: 243
I was planning to apply for one of the personal cards, but I will have to unfreeze my credit report first (I have it frozen for identity security reasons). How many days should I leave my credit report unfrozen? 1 day? A week?
I was thinking if I didn't get approved immediately, I might need to leave the credit report unfrozen for days (?) while Citi reconsidered my application. What do you think?
I was thinking if I didn't get approved immediately, I might need to leave the credit report unfrozen for days (?) while Citi reconsidered my application. What do you think?