[EXPIRED] AA Citi / Citibank Card, 75K sign up bonus [read post #2 first]
#7501
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 8
The info on the 2nd post is as clear as can be--fantastic!,great work --thanks
but does the 75k still work now that it is almost Aug.??or will it be the standard 30k?? --if this was a c.c. for myself I WOULD JUST FILL IT OUT AND TAKE THE CHANCE AS HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE --but it is for my boss and do not want to catch hell --I know can not guaranteed --have other applied and awarded the 75k this month--- thank you
but does the 75k still work now that it is almost Aug.??or will it be the standard 30k?? --if this was a c.c. for myself I WOULD JUST FILL IT OUT AND TAKE THE CHANCE AS HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE --but it is for my boss and do not want to catch hell --I know can not guaranteed --have other applied and awarded the 75k this month--- thank you
#7502
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 196
If I could get a card in about a week, I could do this now. Chase seems to be dragging their feet on the Sapphire Preferred. I just called them and they haven't made a decision yet. I applied last week. I'd think a high 700's and a good credit history with Chase on free cards should get me the card.
Either way, getting these two for myself and my wife is $11K in 6 months. The Chase is $3K in 3 months. $14K in 6 months is just around what I normally spend, so it could be down to the wire. I might take the chance, and if I am close to getting stuck at the end I will buy some gift cards. Plus, I have Christmas over the next 6 months, so that should help.
I don't want to pass up 150K points for both of us.
#7503
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 108
Wow. You got the card in about a week?
If I could get a card in about a week, I could do this now. Chase seems to be dragging their feet on the Sapphire Preferred. I just called them and they haven't made a decision yet. I applied last week. I'd think a high 700's and a good credit history with Chase on free cards should get me the card.
Either way, getting these two for myself and my wife is $11K in 6 months. The Chase is $3K in 3 months. $14K in 6 months is just around what I normally spend, so it could be down to the wire. I might take the chance, and if I am close to getting stuck at the end I will buy some gift cards. Plus, I have Christmas over the next 6 months, so that should help.
I don't want to pass up 150K points for both of us.
If I could get a card in about a week, I could do this now. Chase seems to be dragging their feet on the Sapphire Preferred. I just called them and they haven't made a decision yet. I applied last week. I'd think a high 700's and a good credit history with Chase on free cards should get me the card.
Either way, getting these two for myself and my wife is $11K in 6 months. The Chase is $3K in 3 months. $14K in 6 months is just around what I normally spend, so it could be down to the wire. I might take the chance, and if I am close to getting stuck at the end I will buy some gift cards. Plus, I have Christmas over the next 6 months, so that should help.
I don't want to pass up 150K points for both of us.
Actually, you can get 225k for both of you if you apply for the business card by following post two. The business card is only $1500 spend, so just buy some gifts cards, or pay some recurring bills in advance or buy some chirstmas gifts or something. It's probably worth it to get in on the business card for the both of you. 550k on AA will last a while unless you're planning around the world trips.
Last edited by Infinion; Jul 28, 2011 at 10:27 am Reason: Added bus card
#7504
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 196
Post two says you'll get your card in about a week. Unless you live somewhere where the mail is delayed, you'll get it in about a week. There's very little downside to just getting them all now. The upside is a whole lot of points. If you're very close to the spend requirements, you could just buy some gift cards in the last month to put you over the top on each card in question. You're only shifting your spend then, so its not that big of a deal really.
Looks like I have some applying to do tonight.
#7506
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PHL
Posts: 656
To be clear, this means you (and partner) actually got two $1500 visa spends and two $4000 visa spends? The issue isn't that the apps don't work or something, its that people claim to be using the $1500 links, and actually receive $4000 offers. For some, this isn't a big deal, but if you're applying for these as part of a churn cycle, adding $2500 in required spend could create an issue.
We got them in the mail maybe a month ago and the good news is that we're not far from finishing the spending requirement. I've been doing some traveling for work, so I've put it on the card and gotten reimbursed. Just put down over $4200 as a deposit for meeting space, getting reimbursed. That took care of one card.
Last edited by TimesTwo; Jul 28, 2011 at 10:49 am Reason: making more clear
#7507
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PHL
Posts: 656
Oh, wait, I didn't answer your question fully, did I? Yes, we got $1500 and $4000 each without clearing. That said, it doesn't hurt to be cautious, but it didn't matter for us (at least when we applied a month or so ago).
#7508
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 773
thanks 4 the info and advice about 20% hedge to cover my ......
i will print out the instructions, if "HE" approves the great risk (lol) I will let u know results -tks
i will print out the instructions, if "HE" approves the great risk (lol) I will let u know results -tks
#7509
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 108
Also FYI, a few people report getting two $4000 spend cards instead of one $1500 spend and one $4000 spend. So, you might submit that to boss as a possibility. Generally, people that follow post 2 exactly are getting the right thing, but just so you're aware of that possibility.
#7510
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 773
The one thing I have learned with working for boss -- follow instructions!!!, thanks for the heads up--I say to myself the more miles he will get-- the further away he will be from the office and I can then get some real work done.
#7511
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 10
I just called to activate me citi persoanl visa and the csr told me that I was only signed up for the spend $750 for 30k miles.
Should I call againg and double check or is this offer not valid?
Should I call againg and double check or is this offer not valid?
#7512
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 108
Way OT, but had to add. Couple years ago boss went to UK to teach for 4 months. While he was away, time billed to clients increased by almost 20% from the adjusted previous year.
#7513
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 108
Offer has been valid very recently. Did you clear cookies or use an incognito window when applying? Also, which link did you use? Yes, call again.
#7514
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 773
yes --please call a 2nd time and let us know --tks-- --- sorry to ask u this --- did u follow the instruction in the 2nd post?
#7515
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 10
What should I ask the CSR if I call again.