Author Topic: Citi AA signup bonus 50K, 75K, or even 100K??!! (Read 592348 times)

AJK · « **Reply #1440 on:** September 21, 2011, 12:31:13 AM »

So how do you do it?

Avid Reader · « **Reply #1441 on:** September 21, 2011, 04:54:52 AM »

Quote from: AJK on September 21, 2011, 12:31:13 AM

So how do you do it?

You just apply for the cards again. Although it's much harder to churn the AA cards now either way. You might stand a better chance if you close / change your existing aa cards to other cards, but it's been said all along that getting an AA card multiple times with Citi is by chance, depending if you slip through the cracks or not, and that existing open AA accounts was not a deciding factor.

SPLP · « **Reply #1442 on:** September 21, 2011, 07:09:50 AM »

Quote from: Avid Reader on September 21, 2011, 04:54:52 AM

You just apply for the cards again. Although it's much harder to churn the AA cards now either way. You might stand a better chance if you close / change your existing aa cards to other cards, but it's been said all along that getting an AA card multiple times with Citi is by chance, depending if you slip through the cracks or not, and that existing open AA accounts was not a deciding factor.

From what I have read it is 18-24 months from time of "last application" and can keep old cards and still get the bonus

bruce · « **Reply #1443 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:10:01 AM »

very helpful.

Thank you all

AJK · « **Reply #1444 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:15:09 AM »

Quote from: Avid Reader on September 21, 2011, 04:54:52 AM

You just apply for the cards again. Although it's much harder to churn the AA cards now either way. You might stand a better chance if you close / change your existing aa cards to other cards, but it's been said all along that getting an AA card multiple times with Citi is by chance, depending if you slip through the cracks or not, and that existing open AA accounts was not a deciding factor.

So you risk an inquiry every time you apply with the chance you might get denied as a non-first time user? I guess that's the only way...

Avid Reader · « **Reply #1445 on:** September 21, 2011, 01:39:44 PM »

Quote from: AJK on September 21, 2011, 11:15:09 AM

So you risk an inquiry every time you apply with the chance you might get denied as a non-first time user? I guess that's the only way...

Yup, pretty much. Though I usually try to do all my apps (using double or triple browsers for each bank) on the same day, e.g. Chase, Citi, AMEX etc, so they don't all see that I've applied for many cards and the credit hits that came with it.

This info about once in every 18-24 months is new to me though. That might be they way to go. The unwritten rules of this game keep on changing...

YudiG · « **Reply #1446 on:** September 21, 2011, 03:31:08 PM »

Citi asked for me to release my tax return before approving an application...I don't want to for various reasons...any tips?

If I just do nothing, will they just not process it and I'll just move on my life?

AJK · « **Reply #1447 on:** September 21, 2011, 05:32:15 PM »

Quote from: Avid Reader on September 21, 2011, 01:39:44 PM

Yup, pretty much. Though I usually try to do all my apps (using double or triple browsers for each bank) on the same day, e.g. Chase, Citi, AMEX etc, so they don't all see that I've applied for many cards and the credit hits that came with it.

This info about once in every 18-24 months is new to me though. That might be they way to go. The unwritten rules of this game keep on changing...

Yea, I've read that on FT as well. OK, i'll put it in my calendar

Avid Reader · « **Reply #1448 on:** September 21, 2011, 06:53:00 PM »

Quote from: YudiG on September 21, 2011, 03:31:08 PM

If I just do nothing, will they just not process it and I'll just move on my life?

I doubt anything else would happen. Do you currently have other Citi cards open that your worried about them closing?

YudiG · « **Reply #1449 on:** September 24, 2011, 06:30:26 PM »

Quote from: Avid Reader on September 21, 2011, 06:53:00 PM

I doubt anything else would happen. Do you currently have other Citi cards open that your worried about them closing?

No, am I clear to just move on and try again down the road?

Avid Reader · « **Reply #1450 on:** September 24, 2011, 10:49:05 PM »

Quote from: YudiG on September 24, 2011, 06:30:26 PM

No, am I clear to just move on and try again down the road?

I think so.

lechaim2life · « **Reply #1451 on:** September 25, 2011, 03:33:17 AM »

Got a citi AA card back in April and spending bonus was only $3k in 4 months for 30k points. Is there any way to get them to match 75k points?
Also my father in law just called and asked about promotions available on his vard and they gave him 1.5:1 on everything for th AA card. Anyone know anything about that deal?

Last question- my wife has old miles on AA and she called to try to transfer them to my account and they told her that she needed to pay $200+ and enter som "reengagemnet" program. Is there any way to bypass this fee or are they very strict with old miles?

miles · « **Reply #1452 on:** September 25, 2011, 07:46:38 AM »

can i do 2 3BM one for personal and one for business

myb821 · « **Reply #1453 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:02:50 AM »

Miles do u know what a 3BM is

miles · « **Reply #1454 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:08:30 AM »

Quote from: myb821 on September 25, 2011, 10:02:50 AM

Miles do u know what a 3BM is

yes
but for citi there is 2 pulls extra for personal and extra fro business so my question is can i do a few apps for personal and a few for business

myb821 · « **Reply #1455 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:09:42 AM »

U can't do the same card at same time bank will almost always flag it as a duplicate

clownaparte · « **Reply #1456 on:** September 26, 2011, 05:53:54 PM »

Quote from: MenachemMendel on February 14, 2011, 11:05:15 PM

I am happy to report that I was able to open the Amex consumer on my wife's name but with my AA number. After meeting the treshold the first moth, I received the bonus miles, as well as the regular miles in my AA account.
My question is:
Is it risky to continue using this credit card? Could it be that Citi will catch on to it, so better off keeping a low profile and cancelling before the year is up?

I did the same - but I don't have a happy ending (yet). My Wife's first statement closed 10 days ago, but the points did not post to my account. When I emailed Citi, they insist that they transferred the points to account XXXXXX, which is my account - but they did not post for me. FWIW, I didn't meet the threshold for the bonus, just about $1,000 worth of points that's missing... If I can't get this resolved I hope I can redirect the points before I get the big bonus...

Advice?

Avid Reader · « **Reply #1457 on:** September 26, 2011, 08:53:41 PM »

Quote from: clownaparte on September 26, 2011, 05:53:54 PM

I did the same - but I don't have a happy ending (yet). My Wife's first statement closed 10 days ago, but the points did not post to my account. When I emailed Citi, they insist that they transferred the points to account XXXXXX, which is my account - but they did not post for me. FWIW, I didn't meet the threshold for the bonus, just about $1,000 worth of points that's missing... If I can't get this resolved I hope I can redirect the points before I get the big bonus...

Advice?

In my experience, If if doesn't go to the account number you put in (i. e. yours), they create a new account for the cardmember and send the points there.

I would call CS and ask them which AA account they're sending it to. That should resolve it.

clownaparte · « **Reply #1458 on:** September 26, 2011, 08:59:35 PM »

Quote from: Avid Reader on September 26, 2011, 08:53:41 PM

In my experience, If if doesn't go to the account number you put in (i. e. yours), they create a new account for the cardmember and send the points there.

I would call CS and ask them which AA account they're sending it to. That should resolve it.

Well, I tried that already - here are the results (read from the bottom up!):

Quote from: Citi Customer Care

From:      Mrs. Clownaparte
Subject:      Rewards not posted
Date:      September 26, 2011 8:10 EST

Yes, I understand which account it was supposed to go to. However, it has NOT gone to that account!

From:      message.center@citicorp.com
Subject:      Rewards not posted
Date:      September 26, 2011 4:38 EST

Our records indicate that your American Airlines AAdvantage® miles will be applied to AAdvantage® number XXXXXXX each month.

If you have any questions, you may contact American Airlines AAdvantage® Customer Service at 1-800-882-8880.

We hope this matter has been clarified.

Thank you for using our website.

From:      Mrs. Clownaparte
Subject:      Rewards not posted
Date:      September 26, 2011 4:34 EST

I understand that the miles are supposed to post to account number XXXXXXX. However, they have NOT posted to that account.

From:      message.center@citicorp.com
Subject:      Re: Rewards not posted
Date:      September 24, 2011 11:58 EST

The AAdvantage number linked to your Citi AAdvantage account is XXXXXXX.

For total American Airlines AAdvantage® mile accumulation, please call American Airlines AAdvantage® Customer Service directly at 1-800-421-0600.

We have processed your request. Please allow 7 - 14 days to receive a copy of the Directory of Services and Summary of Additional Program Information.

Thank you for using our website.

From:      Mrs. Clownaparte
Subject:      Rewards not posted
Date:      September 24, 2011 11:28 EST

My AA miles have not posted. Thank You

Avid Reader · « **Reply #1459 on:** September 26, 2011, 09:04:25 PM »

Hmmm, I really don't know, but perhaps a phone call would clear it up.