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bamagirl1
Posts: 1,044
Registered: ‎12-30-2007

Citi and Citi Co Branded cards

Ok..I'm still baffled but thought I would pass this info on.  I had read previously that it was easier to get approved for Citi co branded cards vs Citi cards exclusively.  I wasn't so sure about this but in my case it's true..I applied 3-4 weeks ago for the Citi Thank you card. I was denied due to inquiries..I attempted to recon, still a no go..OK fine..

 

I read again about the above being true..I thought ok I have inquiries about to drop off so I'll try and see. I had actually forgotten b/c it wasn't instant..I was checking my email and I have an email the following day saying Congrats our card is on it's way..I opened it and it days I was approved for the AAdvantage card for $13,000..What the what??!!! 

 

Question for those of you that have this card, am I able to do a product swap if I choose to in a year when the AF comes up??

 

Thanks!!

~01/2008 Ficos TU 571-EX 647-EQ 652~
~3/21/2009 Ficos TU 705 EX 702 EQ 692~
~9/9/09 Ficos TU 718 EQ 693 EX???
~06/25/12 Ficos TU 719 EQ 677 EX??
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bamagirl1
Posts: 1,044
Registered: ‎12-30-2007

Re: Citi and Citi Co Branded cards

OH BTW I forgot to mention the APR is 15.24%, I'm not sure that's the lowest, I need to double check that..Also for all you recovering from BK, I have an 8 yo BK on my reports..

~01/2008 Ficos TU 571-EX 647-EQ 652~
~3/21/2009 Ficos TU 705 EX 702 EQ 692~
~9/9/09 Ficos TU 718 EQ 693 EX???
~06/25/12 Ficos TU 719 EQ 677 EX??
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trumpet-205
Posts: 1,909
Registered: ‎11-11-2010

Re: Citi and Citi Co Branded cards

If you have a AAdvantage card, you can downgrade to the Bronze card, but you cannot switch to a Citi exclusive card.

In My Wallet:
Citi Forward (12/2010) | Citi TY Preferred (05/2011) | BofA Travel Rewards (07/2011) | Chase Freedom (11/2011)
GECRB/PayPal (05/2012) | Discover it (07/2012) | US Bank Cash Reward (08/2012) | AMEX BCE (09/2012)
Target (10/2012) | Chase Ink Classic (11/2012) | BofA Balance Rewards (04/2013)
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bamagirl1
Posts: 1,044
Registered: ‎12-30-2007

Re: Citi and Citi Co Branded cards

so I couldn't PC to like the Citi thank you or forward??

~01/2008 Ficos TU 571-EX 647-EQ 652~
~3/21/2009 Ficos TU 705 EX 702 EQ 692~
~9/9/09 Ficos TU 718 EQ 693 EX???
~06/25/12 Ficos TU 719 EQ 677 EX??
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trumpet-205
Posts: 1,909
Registered: ‎11-11-2010

Re: Citi and Citi Co Branded cards

I don't believe so. Citi co-branded cards are separately handled by another group, even though it is backed by Citi.

In My Wallet:
Citi Forward (12/2010) | Citi TY Preferred (05/2011) | BofA Travel Rewards (07/2011) | Chase Freedom (11/2011)
GECRB/PayPal (05/2012) | Discover it (07/2012) | US Bank Cash Reward (08/2012) | AMEX BCE (09/2012)
Target (10/2012) | Chase Ink Classic (11/2012) | BofA Balance Rewards (04/2013)
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gettnthere
Posts: 899
Registered: ‎06-14-2012

Re: Citi and Citi Co Branded cards

Bamagirl, i know this may be a little off your topic but i also live in AL and was wondering which CR Citi pulled from when you applied?



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