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youdontkillmoney
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Citi Prestige changes....

I received this email today:

 

We’re pleased to inform you that we will be updating your Citi Prestige Card. Some of your existing benefits will no longer be offered, but they’ll be replaced with new benefits to ensure you continue to enjoy a world-class cardmember experience.
What’s going away:
The following benefits are available through October 18, 2014, and will be discontinued after that:
Flight Points will be earned on airline tickets purchased with your cardby October 18, 2014. Any points earned through October 18, 2014, will remain eligible for transfer to your ThankYou® Member account once the matching ThankYou® Points are earned from purchases.
Airport Angel lounge access will be available through October 18, 2014.
Annual Companion Ticket for travel to any worldwide destination and 15% savings on airfare must be booked within a year from your first cardmember anniversary date. Please call 1-877-288-CITI to book for travel completed by October 18, 2015.
Relationship Bonus will be discontinued on your next cardmember anniversary date after October 18, 2015.
What’s coming soon:
As of October 19, 2014, you’ll earn ThankYou Points per $1 spent on purchases faster than before:
New: 3X points on air and hotel
New: 2X points on entertainment
2X points on dining out
1X on other purchases
Plus, take advantage of enhanced exclusive travel benefits:
$250 Air Travel Credit toward many flight-related purchases, including airfare, baggage fees, upgrades and more.*
Priority Pass™ Select, which offers access to a larger network of airport lounges with over 700 VIP lounges worldwide.
Complimentary 4th night for any hotel stay with no restrictions on the number of times you can use this benefit.**
We hope you share our excitement about the new benefits coming your way. Changes go into effect automatically starting October 19, 2014, and your account number and APRs remain the same.** 

Learn more about these changes at citi.com/citiprestigechanges
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FutureBillionaire
Established Contributor

Re: Citi Prestige changes....


@youdontkillmoney wrote:

I received this email today:

 

We’re pleased to inform you that we will be updating your Citi Prestige Card. Some of your existing benefits will no longer be offered, but they’ll be replaced with new benefits to ensure you continue to enjoy a world-class cardmember experience.
What’s going away:
The following benefits are available through October 18, 2014, and will be discontinued after that:
Flight Points will be earned on airline tickets purchased with your cardby October 18, 2014. Any points earned through October 18, 2014, will remain eligible for transfer to your ThankYou® Member account once the matching ThankYou® Points are earned from purchases.
Airport Angel lounge access will be available through October 18, 2014.
Annual Companion Ticket for travel to any worldwide destination and 15% savings on airfare must be booked within a year from your first cardmember anniversary date. Please call 1-877-288-CITI to book for travel completed by October 18, 2015.
Relationship Bonus will be discontinued on your next cardmember anniversary date after October 18, 2015.
What’s coming soon:
As of October 19, 2014, you’ll earn ThankYou Points per $1 spent on purchases faster than before:
New: 3X points on air and hotel
New: 2X points on entertainment
2X points on dining out
1X on other purchases
Plus, take advantage of enhanced exclusive travel benefits:
$250 Air Travel Credit toward many flight-related purchases, including airfare, baggage fees, upgrades and more.*
Priority Pass™ Select, which offers access to a larger network of airport lounges with over 700 VIP lounges worldwide.
Complimentary 4th night for any hotel stay with no restrictions on the number of times you can use this benefit.**
We hope you share our excitement about the new benefits coming your way. Changes go into effect automatically starting October 19, 2014, and your account number and APRs remain the same.** 

Learn more about these changes at citi.com/citiprestigechanges

How much is the annual fee on this?

Gas: Discover It, Penfed Platinum Rewards x2, Chase freedom, Citi TYP
Plane tickets: CSP
Groceries: AMEX BCP, Penfed Platinum Rewards,Citi TYP
Clothes: Express, Amex BCP, Discover IT
Amazon: Citi Forward, Cash +
Restaurants: Citi Forward, Chase Freedom, Discover IT, CSP
Hotels and other travel: Discover Escape, CSP
Movies: BofA travel rewards visa signature(fandango), Discover IT, Citi Forward, Freedom
Bars, clubs, tomfoolery: CSP, Citi Forward, Discover IT, Freedom
Balance transfers: Kroger 123 rewards
Bill Pay: Chase Ink Plus, Citi Forward,
Everyday spending: Bofa Accelerated cash rewards amex, Discover Escape
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-NewGuy-
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Citi Prestige changes....


@FutureBillionaire wrote:

@youdontkillmoney wrote:

I received this email today:

 

We’re pleased to inform you that we will be updating your Citi Prestige Card. Some of your existing benefits will no longer be offered, but they’ll be replaced with new benefits to ensure you continue to enjoy a world-class cardmember experience.
What’s going away:
The following benefits are available through October 18, 2014, and will be discontinued after that:
Flight Points will be earned on airline tickets purchased with your cardby October 18, 2014. Any points earned through October 18, 2014, will remain eligible for transfer to your ThankYou® Member account once the matching ThankYou® Points are earned from purchases.
Airport Angel lounge access will be available through October 18, 2014.
Annual Companion Ticket for travel to any worldwide destination and 15% savings on airfare must be booked within a year from your first cardmember anniversary date. Please call 1-877-288-CITI to book for travel completed by October 18, 2015.
Relationship Bonus will be discontinued on your next cardmember anniversary date after October 18, 2015.
What’s coming soon:
As of October 19, 2014, you’ll earn ThankYou Points per $1 spent on purchases faster than before:
New: 3X points on air and hotel
New: 2X points on entertainment
2X points on dining out
1X on other purchases
Plus, take advantage of enhanced exclusive travel benefits:
$250 Air Travel Credit toward many flight-related purchases, including airfare, baggage fees, upgrades and more.*
Priority Pass™ Select, which offers access to a larger network of airport lounges with over 700 VIP lounges worldwide.
Complimentary 4th night for any hotel stay with no restrictions on the number of times you can use this benefit.**
We hope you share our excitement about the new benefits coming your way. Changes go into effect automatically starting October 19, 2014, and your account number and APRs remain the same.** 

Learn more about these changes at citi.com/citiprestigechanges

How much is the annual fee on this?


$450. 

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FutureBillionaire
Established Contributor

Re: Citi Prestige changes....

What is the consensus on the viability on this card?

Gas: Discover It, Penfed Platinum Rewards x2, Chase freedom, Citi TYP
Plane tickets: CSP
Groceries: AMEX BCP, Penfed Platinum Rewards,Citi TYP
Clothes: Express, Amex BCP, Discover IT
Amazon: Citi Forward, Cash +
Restaurants: Citi Forward, Chase Freedom, Discover IT, CSP
Hotels and other travel: Discover Escape, CSP
Movies: BofA travel rewards visa signature(fandango), Discover IT, Citi Forward, Freedom
Bars, clubs, tomfoolery: CSP, Citi Forward, Discover IT, Freedom
Balance transfers: Kroger 123 rewards
Bill Pay: Chase Ink Plus, Citi Forward,
Everyday spending: Bofa Accelerated cash rewards amex, Discover Escape
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longtimelurker
Epic Contributor

Re: Citi Prestige changes....


@FutureBillionaire wrote:

What is the consensus on the viability on this card?


Sort of depends on how much value you can get from the transfer partners.  WITH flight points and the 1.6c per TYP on AA/US, for certain types of spending patterns this was a great card.  With flight points going away, it's less good (FP, companion pass going away aren't made up for by the 3x additions) but with the transfer partners, it could give value to some.

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TrueGeminiNC
Frequent Contributor

Re: Citi Prestige changes....

I have the Citi Premier card.  I think I am going to PC to the Citi Prestige card.  I wonder if I PC now, will I receive the new card once they start shipping in October.  

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