Author Topic: Citi AT&T Access More Mastercard (Free iPhone 6 after $2k spend) (Read 71487 times)

Zalc · « **Reply #140 on:** December 31, 2015, 02:58:22 PM »

Can someone please add a big red "WAIT UNTIL JAN 8" line in the wiki?

After At&t stops requiring 2yr contacts this whole process should become much less painful.

HT ddms

Zalc · « **Reply #141 on:** January 14, 2016, 01:47:50 PM »

As of a few days ago, At&t has changed the way that you get the phone.

The online system is broken for now, so you need to go to a At&T store, buy a phone outright with the card, and send them a picture of the receipt.
You will still need to sign up for the $45 prepaid plan, but no credit check is required.

They do not even ask to see your SS#

This should be much better if you want to use the phone on another network or sell it.

The report I got said that there is no requirement to have 15 days of service, but I wouldn't rely on the rep that said that until I confirm it is true.

I'm on mobile, but if someone can update the wiki if appreciate it.

Brian93 · « **Reply #142 on:** January 14, 2016, 02:07:09 PM »

Quote from: Zalc on January 14, 2016, 01:47:50 PM

As of a few days ago, At&t has changed the way that you get the phone.

The online system is broken for now, so you need to go to a At&T store, buy a phone outright with the card, and send them a picture of the receipt.
You will still need to sign up for the $45 prepaid plan, but no credit check is required.

They do not even ask to see your SS#

This should be much better if you want to use the phone on another network or sell it.

The report I got said that there is no requirement to have 15 days of service, but I wouldn't rely on the rep that said that until I confirm it is true.

I'm on mobile, but if someone can update the wiki if appreciate it.

Or return the phone
HT: SM

Zalc · « **Reply #143 on:** January 14, 2016, 05:51:21 PM »

Quote from: Brian93 on January 14, 2016, 02:07:09 PM

Or return the phone
HT: SM

We'll have to wait and see...

Zalc · « **Reply #144 on:** January 20, 2016, 11:07:28 AM »

doc has a nice writeup on what earns 3x (online retail).

Tl;Dr: pretty much anything does, paying via PayPal helps your chances.

compddd · « **Reply #145 on:** January 20, 2016, 11:23:56 AM »

Wonder how much you could re-sell an unopened iPhone 6S for?

shtank · « **Reply #146 on:** February 20, 2016, 11:48:00 PM »

Any updates on the way to get the phone. I'm a little confused as to whether the "new" way is still true or whether it applies to current ATT customers. My situation is I'm an ATT customer, soon out of contract. I want to get the card and the phone (tho prob an Android). I will likely use it on ATT for a month or less and then switch over to tMobile. Any tips/advice? Thanks in advance

Zalc · « **Reply #147 on:** February 21, 2016, 02:40:41 AM »

Quote from: shtank on February 20, 2016, 11:48:00 PM

Any updates on the way to get the phone. I'm a little confused as to whether the "new" way is still true or whether it applies to current ATT customers. My situation is I'm an ATT customer, soon out of contract. I want to get the card and the phone (tho prob an Android). I will likely use it on ATT for a month or less and then switch over to tMobile. Any tips/advice? Thanks in advance

The "new" way did not care wether you were a At&t customer or not, as at&t's system was messed up.

Try calling in to the number on the card: 1-85-488-6642

They may be able to tell you what changed.

shtank · « **Reply #148 on:** February 21, 2016, 02:44:21 AM »

Quote from: Zalc on February 21, 2016, 02:40:41 AM

The "new" way did not care wether you were a At&t customer or not, as at&t's system was messed up.

Try calling in to the number on the card: 1-85-488-6642

They may be able to tell you what changed.

I haven't signed up for the card. That's part of the issue. I want to know what the issues are before I sign up

Zalc · « **Reply #149 on:** February 21, 2016, 03:37:39 AM »

Quote from: shtank on February 21, 2016, 02:44:21 AM

I haven't signed up for the card. That's part of the issue. I want to know what the issues are before I sign up

Do it now, looks like they are discontinuing the card:

https://reddit.com/r/churning/comments/46mxtf/is_citi_att_access_more_card_gone/

shtank · « **Reply #150 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:30:06 AM »

Quote from: Zalc on February 21, 2016, 03:37:39 AM

Do it now, looks like they are discontinuing the card:

https://reddit.com/r/churning/comments/46mxtf/is_citi_att_access_more_card_gone/

Thanks for pointing this out. It does seem from that reddit thread that it may not be discontinued but I guess it's not worth the chance. I'll prob sign up today.

In any event, what is the actual situation with the phone? Does it need to be unlocked prior to being used? Do you have to purchase in store? I'm getting conflicting things from this thread.

AnonymousUser · « **Reply #151 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:56:59 AM »

Quote from: shtank on February 21, 2016, 07:30:06 AM

Thanks for pointing this out. It does seem from that reddit thread that it may not be discontinued but I guess it's not worth the chance. I'll prob sign up today.

In any event, what is the actual situation with the phone? Does it need to be unlocked prior to being used? Do you have to purchase in store? I'm getting conflicting things from this thread.

IIRC you shouldn't have to unlock before activating, but it's simpler, because once you activate they might make you wait until it's been active for a certain amount of time.
Officially you must buy online, and you must click through with Citi's link, but they've been having issues, so I got a letter saying i can buy in store and submit the receipt.

shtank · « **Reply #152 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:59:39 AM »

Quote from: AnonymousUser on February 21, 2016, 07:56:59 AM

IIRC you shouldn't have to unlock before activating, but it's simpler, because once you activate they might make you wait until it's been active for a certain amount of time.
Officially you must buy online, and you must click through with Citi's link, but they've been having issues, so I got a letter saying i can buy in store and submit the receipt.

Oh ok. Thanks. Was the whole thing relatively painless? Been hearing it's a major hassle from some people.

AnonymousUser · « **Reply #153 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:14:20 AM »

Quote from: shtank on February 21, 2016, 07:59:39 AM

Oh ok. Thanks. Was the whole thing relatively painless? Been hearing it's a major hassle from some people.

The activation takes 5 minutes, all online.
For my card, buying the phone and getting the credit was pretty simple. For my wife's, i had issues that i posted upthread.

shtank · « **Reply #154 on:** February 21, 2016, 10:18:32 AM »

Quote from: Zalc on December 12, 2015, 05:59:54 PM

Oy. I didn't need to deal with that as I never activated the phone in the plan that I bought, I used my existing plan.

In better news, I dropped my phone after buying it, and cracked the screen. Also the phone was giving me other issues (battery life etc.)

I finally got Citi protection to pay for a new phone as the t&c does not state who chooses if I should repair or replace. Eventually they just told me to send them an invoice for a new phone.

I was able to buy the international unlocked version of the phone, didn't need to deal with ATT again.

Are you saying the phones you get from ATT aren't int'l unlocked? Shouldn't unlocking the phone thru the ATT form take care of this?

shtank · « **Reply #155 on:** February 21, 2016, 10:20:36 AM »

Quote from: AnonymousUser on February 21, 2016, 09:14:20 AM

The activation takes 5 minutes, all online.
For my card, buying the phone and getting the credit was pretty simple. For my wife's, i had issues that i posted upthread.

Thank you. Sounds like everything worked out in the end for the other phone. I have ATT right now so I'm assuming won't be as much of a hassle.

Zalc · « **Reply #156 on:** February 21, 2016, 10:56:30 AM »

Quote from: shtank on February 21, 2016, 10:18:32 AM

Are you saying the phones you get from ATT aren't int'l unlocked? Shouldn't unlocking the phone thru the ATT form take care of this?

The phones are capable of being used worldwide, but they are the at&t "version", meaning that they are bloated with at&t's apps, and missing a few features.

Also, At&t must " unlock the phone before you go, or the software will reject other sim cards.

shtank · « **Reply #157 on:** February 21, 2016, 10:58:46 AM »

Quote from: Zalc on February 21, 2016, 10:56:30 AM

The phones are capable of being used worldwide, but they are the at&t "version", meaning that they are bloated with at&t's apps, and missing a few features.

Also, At&t must " unlock the phone before you go, or the software will reject other sim cards.

OK so to clarify, if I unlock the phone using ATT's form on the site, it should work right? Also, if I root the phone I should be able to get rid of bloatware, right?

Zalc · « **Reply #158 on:** February 21, 2016, 12:12:50 PM »

Quote from: shtank on February 21, 2016, 10:58:46 AM

OK so to clarify, if I unlock the phone using ATT's form on the site, it should work right? Also, if I root the phone I should be able to get rid of bloatware, right?

Yes, and probably yes.

Unless you need a phone now, I would do the spend, and wait until the LG G5 or Samsung S7 are available, both should be a big step forward, especially in the battery life department.

You have 1 year to buy the phone.

OR, you can buy an iPhone, take a photo of the receipt, immediately return the phone in the same store (no fee) and then spend the $650 on any phone of your choosing, without bloatware. (By the new "rules" it's a manual process, and you do not need to activate the phone)

shtank · « **Reply #159 on:** February 21, 2016, 12:16:41 PM »

Quote from: Zalc on February 21, 2016, 12:12:50 PM

Yes, and probably yes.

Unless you need a phone now, I would do the spend, and wait until the LG G5 or Samsung S7 are available, both should be a big step forward, especially in the battery life department.

You have 1 year to buy the phone.

OR, you can buy an iPhone, take a photo of the receipt, immediately return the phone in the same store (no fee) and then spend the $650 on any phone of your choosing, without bloatware. (By the new "rules" it's a manual process, and you do not need to activate the phone)

Oh, really. I'm sorry, I know I'm being a bit of a nudge but I was unaware of that last option. BTW, I can't wait till G5 or S7 cuz I want to get out of ATT ASAP. But if you're saying I don't need to activate.... OTOH, who knows how long the manual option will last? Anyway, thank you (and anyone else) for any info and help.

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