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Hey guys,
I know Citi took the Forward off their website but I just logged into Citi's benefits builder to view the benefits on my cards, and it shows that I only earn 1 Thankyou Point for every dollar spent at restaurants and entertainment. Did they just changed this without telling us? Does this mean no more 5TY points at Amazon, restaurants, etc? If this is true, I guess it's time to close down my account or get a PC.
Yup looks like they did remove it
omg **bleep** noooooo! I hope that's for new cardholders, but if you looked at your benefits builder, then its probably true. ARGH! WHy can't they just grandfather us into the old rewards program?
EDIT: Actually, it says "Earn at least 1 Thank You Point for every $1 you spend at...". I think it said that in my welcome packet that I got back in August. If I recall correctly, my welcome packet never said 5x points on restaurants, bookstores, etc. I think the wording has stayed the same. Now, if it said "Earn a point for each dollar!" then yeah, the rewards structure would have changed.
@sakhalin070 wrote:omg **bleep** noooooo! I hope that's for new cardholders, but if you looked at your benefits builder, then its probably true. ARGH! WHy can't they just grandfather us into the old rewards program?
EDIT: Actually, it says "Earn at least 1 Thank You Point for every $1 you spend at...". I think it said that in my welcome packet that I got back in August. If I recall correctly, my welcome packet never said 5x points on restaurants, bookstores, etc. I think the wording has stayed the same. Now, if it said "Earn a point for each dollar!" then yeah, the rewards structure would have changed.
Yea, I noticed the wording as well, but that just means they are allowed to change the reward structure at any time without stating exactly how many points we will earn. What does "at least" mean? In any case, I hope they are not changing it because it just doesn't make sense. The Citi Forward Student still has the 5x points...
Nope, I can confirm that it has always said this.
Wow, that sucks. I guess I dodged a bullet since I was just about to apply for a Forward card.
Actually hold your thought for a moment.
You see Citi Forward has two flavors actually, one that offers 5X points and one that doesn't. Some people do stumble on the later one.
Similar to Priceline Visa, one that offers 2X points and one that doesn't.
My statement cut yesterday and it appears that I have received the 5X points as usual.