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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.
« Last edited by Iz on July 07, 2016, 12:34:43 AM »

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #260 on: November 09, 2015, 03:49:50 AM »
How much did you fund? Over the phone or fax?
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #261 on: November 09, 2015, 06:46:50 AM »
How much did you fund? Over the phone or fax?

Over the phone ~$5k.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #262 on: November 09, 2015, 12:17:35 PM »
1)How long does your city cc need to be active. Just got AA executive card and want to cancel before 30 days. I f I open the checking account now but cancel my CC in 2 weeks will I loose out on the miles after completing the requirements?
2) any specific link or just google city gold checking and plug in the offer code?
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #263 on: November 09, 2015, 12:47:40 PM »

Chat Rep said that I can still fax in the funding form for a cc. I'll report back if it works.
Negatory. If the account is opened in branch, it has to be funded in the branch. And the bank will process it as a CA.
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #264 on: November 09, 2015, 03:35:29 PM »
Funded with citi executive aa, posted as purchase.

Just faxed in authorization for $7500. Does this cover the spend requirements for the executive account or do I need to spend it elsewhere?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #265 on: November 09, 2015, 04:26:51 PM »
Just faxed in authorization for $7500. Does this cover the spend requirements for the executive account or do I need to spend it elsewhere?

Should cover spend requirements.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #266 on: November 09, 2015, 04:27:41 PM »
Should cover spend requirements.

+1 Definitely does.

Side question: Anyway to get this without a passport or official ID. Most official ID I have is a passport.
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #267 on: November 09, 2015, 04:33:13 PM »
Over the phone ~$5k.
Wow! Why didn't you do your full credit limit?
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #268 on: November 09, 2015, 05:50:42 PM »

Wow! Why didn't you do your full credit limit?
Maybe 5k is his full CL ?
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #269 on: November 09, 2015, 06:12:34 PM »
Not so clear in this field but can I open a citigold checking for bonus without being targeted? And can I load with my chase ba card so I can spend my $20k this way?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #270 on: November 09, 2015, 06:20:52 PM »

Not so clear in this field but can I open a citigold checking for bonus without being targeted? And can I load with my chase ba card so I can spend my $20k this way?
Yes, just give them the code.

IME, chase codes it as a CA.
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #272 on: November 09, 2015, 08:32:04 PM »
IME, chase codes it as a CA.
In-branch or via fax?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #273 on: November 09, 2015, 08:58:17 PM »
In-branch or via fax?

In-branch almost always will be coded as CA. Over the phone or fax, chase cards have mostly been coded as CA. Better to use Barclays, Bofa or Citi.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #274 on: November 09, 2015, 09:10:49 PM »
What if my cl is below the required $7.5k spend on citi. Should I prepay the card while at a $0 balance in order to "raise" my cl? Or is that risky in some way?

Also does anyone churn citi checking accounts simply for the ms opportunity?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #275 on: November 09, 2015, 09:20:16 PM »
What if my cl is below the required $7.5k spend on citi. Should I prepay the card while at a $0 balance in order to "raise" my cl? Or is that risky in some way?

Also does anyone churn citi checking accounts simply for the ms opportunity?
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #276 on: November 09, 2015, 09:21:46 PM »
Why can't you pay mid-statement?
It's a one shot funding

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #277 on: November 09, 2015, 09:49:25 PM »
has anyone ever tried funding over the phone a second time?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #278 on: November 09, 2015, 09:55:24 PM »
Will a Barclays card be coded as CA in branch?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #279 on: November 09, 2015, 09:56:05 PM »
Also does anyone churn citi checking accounts simply for the ms opportunity?

Yes in moderation.