Updated code for 50,000 AA miles: WD3QFS2Y4C valid till 3/31/2016
Citigold 50k
50k TY or 50k AA miles for opening a CitiGold checking account.
Requirements:
- Bill pay at least 1 non citi bill a month for 2 calendar months
- Spend $1k on debit card (only required for the 50k aa offer the 50k ty only requires bill pay)
Has $30/month fee (waived by keeping $50K in account) starting in month 3.
Miles/points post 90 days after completing reqs.
Update: As of 2/9/2016, credit card can no longer be used as a funding source.
For AA bonus it is
very important that you have either the Citi AA plat or executive card
first, as the bonus offer is only offered to cardholders, and they get your AA number from those cards.
Similarly for TY points bonus requires a TY Citi credit card.
A lot of info with
detailed instructions here:
http://www.doctorofcredit.com/step-by-step-guide-to-citigold-checking-bonus/Read that page and make sure you understand all the steps everything before you start!
Steps:
1. Apply online as described in link above
2. Call new accounts: 1-800-745-1534 option 1 to check on status of your account and what else they need from you
3. You will need at least to fill out their signature card, which they should email out to you, and you fax back
4. Wait for debit card and checks to arrive in the mail
4a. You can now withdraw from the account, but leave at least $90 to cover any monthly fees
5. Do requirements as above (1K debit card spend, 2 months bill pays)
6. Wait for miles to post after 90 days after the end of the month when you complete your requirements
6a. You might want to SM them to make sure they have your AA number and will post the miles properly
7. Once miles post you can close or downgrade to a no monthly fee account.