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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 #600 on: February 15, 2016, 11:47:41 PM »
Does anybody have the form they used to give for CC funding?
I have

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #601 on: February 17, 2016, 07:44:40 PM »
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #602 on: February 17, 2016, 08:39:07 PM »
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How will they know to which account to apply the deposit?
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #603 on: February 17, 2016, 10:35:01 PM »
I have three questions regarding the offer and completing the activities to receive the 50k AA miles on the Citi Gold account.

1. Do I have to spend $1000 total in 60 days, or $2000 total, a thousand dollars each in two consecutive calendar months? (I was told the latter by a CSR).

2. What is the definition of "purchase" using the Citibank Debit Card?

Must it be a PIN Debit purchase, or running it as credit with a signature or online or phone purchases with CVV code count? (I've had two different answers from two different supervisors).

3. What is the definition of a calendar month? Is it the 1st day to the last day of a month or a statement cycle? (Again, I've had mixed responses from CSRs and supervisors).

I know...DROPR

I have an email in asking the same questions to the legal department.

I just want to hear from folks here who have had experience and have received the bonus.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #604 on: February 17, 2016, 11:20:03 PM »
1 - $1000 total.
2 - Online purchase counts.
3 - The calendar doesn't depend on your statements.. a calendar month is just that.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #605 on: February 22, 2016, 09:15:04 AM »
I signed up for the 50k TYP offer, and completed all the requirements a while ago.
The points haven't posted yet, but I just got a $300 bonus post as a credit, and I have no clue why I got it. Anybody have any idea ?
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #606 on: February 22, 2016, 12:25:56 PM »
My account is already open for 4 months, and still haven't been charged a monthly fee. What up?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #607 on: February 22, 2016, 01:11:03 PM »
My account is already open for 4 months, and still haven't been charged a monthly fee. What up?
It's happened to others, was reported up thread.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #608 on: February 22, 2016, 07:34:35 PM »
I signed up for the 50k TYP offer, and completed all the requirements a while ago.
The points haven't posted yet, but I just got a $300 bonus post as a credit, and I have no clue why I got it. Anybody have any idea ?

I had something similar happen 2 years ago - they probably have the wrong offer code associated with your account, you'll need to contact them if you prefer the 50k TYP to $300.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #609 on: February 22, 2016, 09:49:00 PM »
I had something similar happen 2 years ago - they probably have the wrong offer code associated with your account, you'll need to contact them if you prefer the 50k TYP to $300.
That's what happened. Thanks for the help.
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #610 on: February 22, 2016, 10:36:26 PM »
Any ideas if existing basic checking customers can avail this offer? will account upgrade work or closing and then opening a CG?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #611 on: February 23, 2016, 09:00:33 AM »
Any ideas if existing basic checking customers can avail this offer? will account upgrade work or closing and then opening a CG?
According to Citi bank rep in branch, you can get it if you are an existing checking customer, so long as you never had a CG account. He also said that you need to open a new account and add the promo code. I have no clue if he knows what he is talking about.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #612 on: February 23, 2016, 12:56:42 PM »
According to Citi bank rep in branch, you can get it if you are an existing checking customer, so long as you never had a CG account. He also said that you need to open a new account and add the promo code. I have no clue if he knows what he is talking about.

whats the best option? Call CG customer service to open it and confirm if bonus is available or go to a branch?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #613 on: February 23, 2016, 01:15:03 PM »
whats the best option? Call CG customer service to open it and confirm if bonus is available or go to a branch?
They can confirm that the offer code is linked to your account. However, I don't beleive they can confirm that you are actually eligible for it. You have to keep in mind this is officially a targeted offer.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #614 on: February 23, 2016, 06:02:16 PM »
CC funding working or did we say a hespid on it?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #615 on: February 23, 2016, 06:11:07 PM »
CC funding working or did we say a hespid on it?
Haven't seen reports lately of this working, although you're more than welcome to TARB.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #616 on: February 23, 2016, 06:18:41 PM »
Haven't seen reports lately of this working, although you're more than welcome to TARB.
if it doesn't work, how do you fund? a check from another account?

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #617 on: February 23, 2016, 07:56:11 PM »
When opening a new account the option to "choose another funding options" is not there anymore...
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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #618 on: February 28, 2016, 07:47:41 PM »

the 50k bonus typ shows that it's from the checking or does it show up as coming from the CC (besides that it can't be transferred)
It showed up under my Credit Card. Which kinda makes sense bec it was "targeted" to those who had Citi TY Premier CC.

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Re: Advantage card/citigold checking bonus 50k offer
« Reply #619 on: February 28, 2016, 11:42:54 PM »
Anybody have personal experience, if transferring the TYP to my prestige card, will have a 60 day exp. ?
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