[EXPIRED] AA Citi / Citibank Card, 75K sign up bonus [read post #2 first]
Mar 24, 2011, 12:52 pm
#4846
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO, UA, AA, WN, DL Gold
Posts: 2,981
Hi all,
I am a big newbie to all of this and had a question that is probably very straightforward (but I somehow couldn't find the answer to by backtracking in this thread)
I currently have the Citi Visa Signature card (and have had it since last May). I've probably spent well over $10,000 using it but I want to cancel before I have to pay the $85 annual fee.
My question is--if I already hold this card, can I still get the miles bonuses if I apply for the AMEX or the Business cards? On the promotion it says this offer is only for "first time Citi/AAdvantage members"
Thanks! I love this forum!
I am a big newbie to all of this and had a question that is probably very straightforward (but I somehow couldn't find the answer to by backtracking in this thread)
I currently have the Citi Visa Signature card (and have had it since last May). I've probably spent well over $10,000 using it but I want to cancel before I have to pay the $85 annual fee.
My question is--if I already hold this card, can I still get the miles bonuses if I apply for the AMEX or the Business cards? On the promotion it says this offer is only for "first time Citi/AAdvantage members"
Thanks! I love this forum!
You're right, it's a great forum. Welcome.
Mar 24, 2011, 1:06 pm
#4847
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 199
Reconsideration on Citi Personal Card
Anyone have any experience getting a reconsideration for denial b/c of previously getting offer?
First, I've had lots of Citi Aadvantage personal cards over the last few years. However, now I only have a Citi Aadvantage Amex. I've also recently passed 1mm with Aadvantage. My strategy for the reconsideration letter was going to be telling Citi that the reason I canceled by Citi Aadvantage cards before was b/c of the 100k mile per year cap (I hit this limit in both '09 and '10), but now I'm gold the mileage cap isn't an issue, and I would like to have a Citi Aadvantage Visa b/c Amex isn't taken everywhere.
Thoughts on this strategy?
First, I've had lots of Citi Aadvantage personal cards over the last few years. However, now I only have a Citi Aadvantage Amex. I've also recently passed 1mm with Aadvantage. My strategy for the reconsideration letter was going to be telling Citi that the reason I canceled by Citi Aadvantage cards before was b/c of the 100k mile per year cap (I hit this limit in both '09 and '10), but now I'm gold the mileage cap isn't an issue, and I would like to have a Citi Aadvantage Visa b/c Amex isn't taken everywhere.
Thoughts on this strategy?
Mar 24, 2011, 1:11 pm
#4848
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: GRR
Programs: Diamond medallion, HHonors Diamond,
Posts: 104
Received the 75000 bonus miles from the Visa card with a $1500 spend. Now it's on to tackle the Amex with the $4,000 requirement.
I'm scared when I cancel these, it's going to hurt my chances of churning, but I dont want to have 3 Citicards with 3 $85/year charges.
I'm scared when I cancel these, it's going to hurt my chances of churning, but I dont want to have 3 Citicards with 3 $85/year charges.
Mar 24, 2011, 1:15 pm
#4849
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2
Thanks,
If I cancel my current card, will I be able to take advantage of offers like these again in the future? Or am I permanently out of luck?
I guess my question is--is there a span of time (say, 4-6 months) after which I would again be considered a "first time" user?
Mar 24, 2011, 1:37 pm
#4850
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Chicago
Programs: United 1K, American EXP & 3 Million Miler, Hyatt Globalist & Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 2,362
Any new AA promos?
Mar 24, 2011, 1:39 pm
#4851
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO, UA, AA, WN, DL Gold
Posts: 2,981
I can't say it loud enough, YMMV!!!
Mar 24, 2011, 1:54 pm
#4852
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Programs: All major programs
Posts: 1,403
Re: Reconsideration on Citi Personal Card
IMHO, your reasoning may be solid but it doesn't make a iota of difference for citi. If you are denied for previously getting offer, you can do nothing except try at a later time. I will like to hear from anybody who had a different experience.
Mar 25, 2011, 9:01 am
#4853
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SoCal
Programs: IHG, Choice Hotels, Hyatt -Plat, Hilton, Carlson - Gold, BWR - Diamond, Marriott - Silver
Posts: 74
Hi juggler, you can write to the Citi Executive Services Office like I did when I was denied this card. They approved it. Here is the address:
CitiBank Executive Review Department
P.O. Box 6000
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Explain to them and hopefully they will take care of you. I received a call 3 weeks after I mailed the letter. Got my card 2 weeks later and the 75,000 miles to boot. Good luck, let me know how it goes.
CitiBank Executive Review Department
P.O. Box 6000
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Explain to them and hopefully they will take care of you. I received a call 3 weeks after I mailed the letter. Got my card 2 weeks later and the 75,000 miles to boot. Good luck, let me know how it goes.
Mar 25, 2011, 12:02 pm
#4854
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 381
malkounis you didn't have to do the required spending? Must have been some letter.
Mar 25, 2011, 12:10 pm
#4855
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NJ
Posts: 20
Follow up
Applied yesterday for the 75k personal and business cards for both myself and my wife using the links. Waiting to hear back. We're traveling in mid-April and I'm realizing that we probably won't have our points by then since I doubt we'll get our cards and be through one billing cycle in that timeframe. Either way, it would be great if we are approved as I guess we'll just have to travel again. 
Mar 25, 2011, 2:14 pm
#4857
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: AA BA CO DL UA US
Posts: 817
jcmitchell21: Despite your second post being very clear, it seems many people are just not getting it. Perhaps you can add the following to the very top of your post:
the best way to utilize this offer is to first apply for two personal cards simultaneously, and then apply for a business card 90 days later. If you only apply for one personal card, or a personal and a business, you will no longer be able to get the other personal card!
maybe that will stop all the screwups.
the best way to utilize this offer is to first apply for two personal cards simultaneously, and then apply for a business card 90 days later. If you only apply for one personal card, or a personal and a business, you will no longer be able to get the other personal card!
maybe that will stop all the screwups.
Mar 25, 2011, 2:33 pm
#4858
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: HHonors diamond, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Silver
Posts: 280
I followed the above procedure and was instantly approved for the Amex but the Visa was put on pending. i received a letter from Citi asking for the tax return authorization. I filled it out and submitted it to Citi but have not heard back from then since on whether the card was approved. Do you guys think I should call and find out what happened or do they automatically review the tax return and then approve the visa card?
Thanks
Thanks
Mar 25, 2011, 8:19 pm
#4860
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: fort worth, texas
Posts: 946
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I followed the above procedure and was instantly approved for the Amex but the Visa was put on pending. i received a letter from Citi asking for the tax return authorization. I filled it out and submitted it to Citi but have not heard back from then since on whether the card was approved. Do you guys think I should call and find out what happened or do they automatically review the tax return and then approve the visa card?
Thanks
Thanks
Here's what you DON'T DO! You don't check the status by giving your SSN, since you also had another ap, which might get attention. Always use the reference number from your letter if you feel compelled to check.