leonard016

Well some people may have spending requirement to meet now for previous promotions, and there are always chances of new promotions with spending requirement coming in the future.

So if you think you will be able to stick to AA card until you spend 10K, go ahead and pull 50/50 deal. The return is definitely hard to beat.

koctail

seriously my worry on the 50/50 deal is it would take me at least 9 months to hit the 10k and then if my 50k miles dont show up and citi says we have no idea what u are talking about when i call i have no proof of the offer and id be kickin myself that i didnt just take the 75k in full offer for the 1500, which I can hit in a month.

JordyC

There's also the multiple card factor. Say you are confident that you can hit $10k, but only $10k, in a year. Would you rather get 100k miles from the 50/50 offer or 3 rounds of 75k miles from the other offer (and only have to spend $6500 to do it).

Awwucks

Just to add our experience:

Signed myself up for the 100k / $10k card. I'm a current Citi MC (since 01) & Citi Amex Biz (since 06) card holder. Initially got the "received your application and further processing is required at this time message". I called the 866-606-2787 number listed, spoke to a very nice rep and got approved in minutes! Confirmed the offer details on the phone - good to go!!

Signed my wife up for the 75k offer. She had a Citi MC back in 06, but canceled after the bonus posted. She got instant approval online.

Not bad - 175k miles on the way - sweet!

rrohio

Here is the email I got today. I applied last week

Thank you for applying for a Business Card account. We
are unable to approve your application at this time because
of the following:

o This specific offer is valid only for first-time
CitiBusiness/AAdvantage1 cardmembers. Our records indicate
that you previously had a CitiBusiness/AAdvantage1
account with us.

We appreciate your interest and hope to have the opportunity
to serve you in the future.

Credit Department

BOShappyflyer

Rrohio, when did you apply last week? I applied last week but still have yet received a decision. I called twice this week but they're still processing, so I'm not going to call and just wait. It's a long wait but i've been keeping on top of these posts. I hope to have a decision from Citi soon, and I hope it's good news considering that they've been spamming me with emails to apply over the last few months.

Caenis

I think you mean $4,500.

I went for two 75K because I simply don't spend 20K a year, let alone 10K. $3,000 is easier though.

Happy

Another proof that the "look back" period Citi uses to screen previous customers are for the cards opened in past 12 to 24 months.

gpapadop

8/3/10:I applied (for my wife) and when I clicked to submit the application it took an unusually long amount of time and finally gave me this:

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A system error has caused a delay in processing your application. Be assured that we have received it and there is no need to resubmit. We will contact you at the mailing address you provided as soon as it is processed. Thank you!
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This was the 75k Visa Business...which I think my wife did not have before. She cancelled the personal Visa and AMEX in February 2010....Yes I know, I am not too hopeful, I just could not resist.

8/5/10: Called the automated number for Business Cards 800.288.4653 and was told she was approved and expect the card in 7 to 10 business days! I think we are in, anyone care to comment?

Now off to plan my own attack...it is much more complicated...before I follow up with a follow up attack on her behalf

ridge4

Applied for 75K Business Visa on 8/1. Stopped at screen 3. Called twice, only get the response that it is "still processing". CSR's claim no further info is required. I had already applied for the personal MC under the 35K offer (bad timing).

Applied for 75K personal Visa for hubby, who has never had a Citi card account. Instant approval, but no emails for days and I was getting somewhat concerned. Then the card just showed up in the mail today, on the same day as the seperate mailing with pin number info. Activated and on our way to the 75K.

saacman5033

Very similar to my initial guess on the "look back period"

After a quick scan of this thread I'm now thinking we may be seeing the "look back" period as a year or less. In my case the "look back" period was only about 8 months. I'm not saying my case will hold true for everyone, the posters I've seen in this thread who have been denied for being previous cardholders have all had their latest citi card this year (2010).

fest

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what do you think.i have an active card that is 2.5 yrs old,and i havent applied since a year ago,should i cancel my card and wait a little and then apply or should i just applyany recommendations?thanks

dw210

Many thanks to the FT community for vast discussion on this topic. I found the 50k/50k email in my spam folder but opted to use the 75k Visa link found in this thread. I guess this is one situation where it pays to procrastinate.... I intented to sign up for a 30k offer earlier in the year, but never got around to it!

I currently have other Citi cards which are not AAdvantage cards, just their plain personal cards. This was my first application for a Citi-AA card of any kind. I was instantly approved.

Now, I'm praying for a DEQM promotion this fall !

UA Fan

You aren't.

pjhowe

I just got approved for the 75K visa.
I doubt that I will get a chance to use the AA miles over the next year.
And I do not want to have to pay the yearly VISA fee when it comes up next year.
Is there anyway that CITI bank can pull back the AA miles - when I cancel?
How long do I have to retain the card to keep the AA miles?

Note :
Last year I lost my thankyou-network miles when I cancelled my citi bank visa.