[EXPIRED] AA Citi / Citibank Card, 75K sign up bonus [read post #2 first]
Aug 23, 2010, 11:19 am
#1261
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: Grounded
Posts: 669
A lot depends on whether Citi would use the same report. Also if the pulls resulted in new accounts which are now on all credit reports. If Citi sees 2 pulls your chances are at least diminished.
I'd at least wait 60 days after the July 6 pull which is just a couple weeks. But that's me, who's been burned and is now more cautious.
I'd at least wait 60 days after the July 6 pull which is just a couple weeks. But that's me, who's been burned and is now more cautious.
July 26 was a background check, but Experian posted it as "home loan" so I don't expect any new accounts out of that. So as far as 2 new accounts with citi, I'm in the clear on that.Given that it seems like this will actually last until Oct 31, I think I'll wait until 9/6. The other question is what to do since I plan on pulling for both the 50/50 Visa and the 75k AMEX. Wait until 9/26?
Aug 23, 2010, 11:44 am
#1262
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
You get prompted for one during the application and it says that if you don't have one, one will be generated. Not sure how quick you get the number that is generated during the process so if planning on applying for more than one card in this deal I would first sign up for an AA# and use that number on each application.
But no confirmation emails, especially confirmation of terms.
And I had an option to enroll for online and paperless so I did that and all it returned was "Registration Requested." Again no emails for that either.
Now I want to do the 75k Visa but is there any way to find out the AAdvantage number they assigned to me before I get the mailings? Two weeks, are they for real? I leave on an overseas trip on 9/5 so it would be nice to have to get started on the spending.
Aug 23, 2010, 12:41 pm
#1263
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,767
My parents both applied for these cards and their applications are still pending. They do not utilize credit like I do, their mortgage is paid off, and my mom, like many women her age, relies on her husband to do all the "paperwork." I've schooled her about getting her own lines of credit and hopefully she will be approved for at least a small credit line.
It is good for you to "coach" your mom to get a card under her own name.
Please help her to establish her own credit history. Else, in the event if she is widowed, she would have a very hard time to get credit extended to her but then it would be too late for her to do anything about it.
Aug 23, 2010, 12:46 pm
#1264
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,767
That is why it is advisable to get an AA account FIRST before doing the application. Though it is a moot point for you now but you do not need to wait for your AA number before starting the spending.
Aug 23, 2010, 1:26 pm
#1265
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: West Michigan
Programs: DL, UA, AA, B6, BA (airline status-free leisure traveler), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,963
Aug 23, 2010, 1:38 pm
#1266
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: MTA NYCTA Super Plutonium Elite
Posts: 107
Aug 23, 2010, 5:27 pm
#1268
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: United, AA, SPG Gold
Posts: 15
Miles post next day
My first statement closed on 8/20 and I had miles on 8/22. Picked up two RT LAX-OGG (Maui) flights for 35k each. Not bad for free (retail value: $1250).
Aug 23, 2010, 7:19 pm
#1269
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: SPG Gold, UA 1K, Avis PC
Posts: 341
what oh what can I spend $600 more dollars on before the first statement closes?
Aug 23, 2010, 7:32 pm
#1270
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: STL
Programs: AA, UA Gold, SPG, Marriott Gold
Posts: 120
My wife's personal 75k AmX and my business 75k Visa arrived today. Confirmed the 75k after spend for both. Applied for both on Sunday (8 days ago). Her's was instant approval. Had to call in for the business and was approved over the phone on Sunday.
My personal AmX was declined. Her business Visa is STILL in limbo. Not really sure of the hold up, but would be a coup to get another 75k. I called again and got the pre-recorded message that the business card is still in process. The last time I spoke to a human, they just said to wait, no more info required. So I'm waiting.
My personal AmX was declined. Her business Visa is STILL in limbo. Not really sure of the hold up, but would be a coup to get another 75k. I called again and got the pre-recorded message that the business card is still in process. The last time I spoke to a human, they just said to wait, no more info required. So I'm waiting.
Last edited by blakeIV; Aug 24, 2010 at 6:24 am
Aug 23, 2010, 7:38 pm
#1272
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: SPG Plat, Emerald Exec., PC Plat, AA, CO, DL, UBS Charter Card, Palladium Card, Amex Plat
Posts: 1,694
Aug 23, 2010, 8:02 pm
#1273
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Home Airports: CAE/CLT
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, National Executive
Posts: 5,452
I am a Citi AAdvantage card virgin. 
Got the 100,000K offer and applied the same day. I recieved a letter in the mail saying they needed some additional info to verify my address, which is on a newly built road so I guess it didn't appear on their database. I was gone for a couple of days and when I returned home they sent me another letter stating they needed a phone/water or cable bill that showed my address, so I sent Citi a copy.
Well, today I got the approval letter in the mail and they said Iwould get the card in the next 7-10 days.
QUESTION: Is 7-10 days gospel or a padded time frame? I need to pay my daughter's tuition, a $6,500 charge would be a great start on reaching 10K spend in the first year.
Got the 100,000K offer and applied the same day. I recieved a letter in the mail saying they needed some additional info to verify my address, which is on a newly built road so I guess it didn't appear on their database. I was gone for a couple of days and when I returned home they sent me another letter stating they needed a phone/water or cable bill that showed my address, so I sent Citi a copy.
Well, today I got the approval letter in the mail and they said Iwould get the card in the next 7-10 days.
QUESTION: Is 7-10 days gospel or a padded time frame? I need to pay my daughter's tuition, a $6,500 charge would be a great start on reaching 10K spend in the first year.
Aug 23, 2010, 8:34 pm
#1274
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: AA Gold, Citi AA, Citi PPE
Posts: 17
Patience is rewarded?
I received the offer today in the mail, 75k for a business visa card. Did the online appl and got the we'll get back to you message.
I had previously applied via a link posted here and got the same message. No reply yet after 7+ days.
I have existing corp cards with Chase and MBNA going back years.
Got approved for the SPG card recently, asap. Have Citi gold and got all the recent offers AA has to offer except Plat.
My wife got the same offer today also. Should she apply also?
I had previously applied via a link posted here and got the same message. No reply yet after 7+ days.
I have existing corp cards with Chase and MBNA going back years.
Got approved for the SPG card recently, asap. Have Citi gold and got all the recent offers AA has to offer except Plat.
My wife got the same offer today also. Should she apply also?
Aug 23, 2010, 8:36 pm
#1275
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 123
is still current and later on I request a refund, will Comcast send me a check or they will credit back to the CC? Thanks