[EXPIRED] AA Citi / Citibank Card, 75K sign up bonus [read post #2 first]
Jul 31, 2011, 4:53 pm
#7576
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: New York
Programs: AA, WN, BA, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 313
Retention Bonuses
I signed up for 2 AA personal cards and tried to cancel both cards (2 separate calls, 1 card cancel for each call). For the Amex I was offered a $85 statement credit after making 5 purchases (no min. amount necessary). For the Visa I was offered the $85 credit and 750 bonus miles for each month that I spend $750, with the offer valid for the next 16 billing cycles.
The funny part was I told the second CSR about the deal they gave me on the first card and she told me to make the 5 purchases and then try to cancel. I asked if taking the $85 credit and then canceling my card before the annual fee would hurt my relationship with Citi and she said it wouldn't. I don't know if I believe her, but willing to try it out.
The funny part was I told the second CSR about the deal they gave me on the first card and she told me to make the 5 purchases and then try to cancel. I asked if taking the $85 credit and then canceling my card before the annual fee would hurt my relationship with Citi and she said it wouldn't. I don't know if I believe her, but willing to try it out.
Jul 31, 2011, 4:57 pm
#7577
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Delta Kryptonium-Platinum Medallion, Hyatt/Hilton Diamond
Posts: 365
I signed up for 2 AA personal cards and tried to cancel both cards (2 separate calls, 1 card cancel for each call). For the Amex I was offered a $85 statement credit after making 5 purchases (no min. amount necessary). For the Visa I was offered the $85 credit and 750 bonus miles for each month that I spend $750, with the offer valid for the next 16 billing cycles.
The funny part was I told the second CSR about the deal they gave me on the first card and she told me to make the 5 purchases and then try to cancel. I asked if taking the $85 credit and then canceling my card before the annual fee would hurt my relationship with Citi and she said it wouldn't. I don't know if I believe her, but willing to try it out.
The funny part was I told the second CSR about the deal they gave me on the first card and she told me to make the 5 purchases and then try to cancel. I asked if taking the $85 credit and then canceling my card before the annual fee would hurt my relationship with Citi and she said it wouldn't. I don't know if I believe her, but willing to try it out.
Jul 31, 2011, 6:58 pm
#7578
Join Date: Jul 2008
Programs: AA 1M, Delta Platinum, SPG Gold, IHG Platinum Amb
Posts: 48
I reached the 4k spend requirement a week ago, so the clock is ticking on the 8-10 weeks for the miles to post. I've had them post quicker than that in the past though.
Question...has anyone who applied recently (May-July) had their bonus miles post yet? I called upon activation and confirmed the 75k mile promo, but won't be 100% confident until they post.
Question...has anyone who applied recently (May-July) had their bonus miles post yet? I called upon activation and confirmed the 75k mile promo, but won't be 100% confident until they post.
Jul 31, 2011, 7:18 pm
#7579
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: AL
Programs: All of the Above
Posts: 1,374
I reached the 4k spend requirement a week ago, so the clock is ticking on the 8-10 weeks for the miles to post. I've had them post quicker than that in the past though.
Question...has anyone who applied recently (May-July) had their bonus miles post yet? I called upon activation and confirmed the 75k mile promo, but won't be 100% confident until they post.
Question...has anyone who applied recently (May-July) had their bonus miles post yet? I called upon activation and confirmed the 75k mile promo, but won't be 100% confident until they post.
I applied the end of June, had 4 cards (2 for wife, 2 for me) within a week, and have met the spending requirement on all of them. All but 1 card has already had the statement close and the miles posted about 2 days after the statement closed. The last card closes today, so I expect those miles to show up by Wednesday.
Jul 31, 2011, 8:37 pm
#7580
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: NY
Programs: AA PLT, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 569
great to hear, I was wondering if and when mine will post too. I stupidly only signed up for the $1500 75k miles card. Anyway, will cancel once my miles arrive and wait to do it again....
Jul 31, 2011, 9:27 pm
#7581
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
My situation, which hasn't been addressed in the last several pages:
Applied today for the personal Amex. Got a popup to chat to discuss application status. They asked for a cell phone number, then came back and asked if $5K credit limit was enough, or if I wanted to move some of the credit line over from my Visa. I said it was enough, they said I'd have my new card within a week.
- Long time holder (over a decade) and still current holder of the personal Visa.
- Got the business Visa last year but recently canceled it.
Applied today for the personal Amex. Got a popup to chat to discuss application status. They asked for a cell phone number, then came back and asked if $5K credit limit was enough, or if I wanted to move some of the credit line over from my Visa. I said it was enough, they said I'd have my new card within a week.
Jul 31, 2011, 11:12 pm
#7582
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: AA, CI, NH, JL, BA, SPG, Ritz, Amex Plat
Posts: 48
Hi, does anyone know if balances from another card can be transferred to the personal Amex card or if it would count toward the 4k spend limit? Thank you.
Aug 1, 2011, 12:52 am
#7583
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: apud Aëroportum
Posts: 265
I'm not sure, but if it were being transferred I don't think it would count towards the 4k; I don't think a BT can count as new spending on the card.
Aug 1, 2011, 5:31 am
#7584
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Shanghai
Programs: BAEC (Gold), PC (Plat), HH (Gold), MR (Gold)
Posts: 2,729
Mrs User Name has a CitiBusiness with a low, $1,000 credit limit.
Does anyone know if she can pre-pay as a means to make larger purchases, to speed up getting her bonus?
(She's on the old 100K/$10K deal).
Does anyone know if she can pre-pay as a means to make larger purchases, to speed up getting her bonus?
(She's on the old 100K/$10K deal).
Aug 1, 2011, 7:18 am
#7585
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Flyover Territory
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 687
I tried to prepay
I have abour $400 stuff still in pending status after several days, and my payment is due 8/3, so I tried to pay more than the balance Citi shows and it wouldn't allow me to pay anything beyond current balance online.
I am going to call in and try to make the payment for the greater amount today. Will post whether I succeed.
I am going to call in and try to make the payment for the greater amount today. Will post whether I succeed.
Aug 1, 2011, 7:31 am
#7586
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,998
I have abour $400 stuff still in pending status after several days, and my payment is due 8/3, so I tried to pay more than the balance Citi shows and it wouldn't allow me to pay anything beyond current balance online.
I am going to call in and try to make the payment for the greater amount today. Will post whether I succeed.
I am going to call in and try to make the payment for the greater amount today. Will post whether I succeed.
Aug 1, 2011, 7:35 am
#7587
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 3
Error Messages when applying both today (8/1)
"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!"
Have to wait and pray.
Have to wait and pray.
Aug 1, 2011, 8:17 am
#7588
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5
Hi. I applied for biz card one years ago and got the bonus. I just called and closed it. Can I apply it again? any chance to get bonus again? Thanks.