Growing with Citi!

Bizambish · ‎07-12-2021

Previously I wasn't high on citi points. I have the rewards+ and a home depot card with them but always focused on other rewards.

long story short, I've been doing a lot of research on citi points and the ways to use them through international airline transfer partners etc and became very intrigued.

Citi Premier had an all time high 80k pt SUB and all around is a great earning card so I pulled the trigger. App originally went in to review but I got a call very shortly after for identity verification and was approved!

Strangely low 2K credit limit, but I know Citi cards grow fairly well and quickly. Was surprised, but the lady I spoke with basically said it was an honor just to be approved for this card. I've seen a lot of dps lately of people getting declined for inquiries and new accounts, so I was pumped for a relatively quick and easy approval!

80k thank you point sign up bonus here we come!

PS. Sadly it seems they're unable to expedite cards the way chase and Amex do.

Start: Low 500’s
Most Recent: 738-745
Over 180K CL Club
Focusing on Delta, Hilton, Amex MR, Alaska miles, Citi TYP, and Chase UR

sourpuss29 · ‎07-12-2021

Congrats on your approval!🎉

M_Smart007 · ‎07-12-2021

Congratulations on your Citi Premier approval.

gdale6 · ‎07-12-2021

Grats on your new Citi Premiere card

Mr_Mojo_Risin · ‎07-12-2021

Congratulations! Enjoy your new card and sweet SUB!

Cheers!

NFCU More Rewards 28K CL
NFCU Cash Rewards 16K CL
Citi Custom Cash 7.5K CL
AODFCU Visa Sig 5K CL
Discover IT 2.5K CL
Capital One QS 3600 CL

TSlop · ‎07-12-2021

Congrats on your approval!

surferchris · ‎07-12-2021

Congrats on the approval!

Current Cards:
AmEx Hilton Honors Surpass//AmEx Platinum Card//Ann Taylor Rewards Mastercard//Capital One Platinum Card//Credit One AmEx//Credit One Platinum VISA//Fingerhut//Navy More Rewards AmEx//TruWest Platinum VISA//Aspire VISA//Costco Anywhere VISA//Lowes Advantage//Apple Card
Loans:
1 Mortgage/////Navy FCU Auto Loan (2020 Jaguar I-Pace)//Capital One Auto (2016 BMW i3)
Next Cards (4th QTR 2022):
Navy Flagship Rewards VISA//Chase Sapphire Preferred
Stats:
Scores: 700's // Inq's: 1 for mortgage // Util: 1% // AoOA: 21 yrs

Bizambish · ‎07-12-2021

Thanks all! What are some favorite ways to use citi points?

Start: Low 500’s
Most Recent: 738-745
Over 180K CL Club
Focusing on Delta, Hilton, Amex MR, Alaska miles, Citi TYP, and Chase UR

KLEXH25 · ‎07-12-2021

Congratulations on the new card! Enjoy 😊

FalconSteve · ‎07-12-2021

Congrats on your approval

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1/26/20 AmEx Cash Magnet $35k CL, wife
2/19/20 BB&T/Truist Rewards $11k SL- impulse application
2/22/20 Citi Double Cash WEMC $2.9k-->$4.4k-->$8.4k-->$13.4k-->$17.4k-->$19.4k-->$22.4k AU, wife
3/8/20 Wells Fargo Propel AmEx/Autograph VISA $2900-->$3200-->$5000-->$8800 CL- AU, wife
3/9/20 Truist Rewards $11k SL- AU, wife- impulse app
3/21/20 REDcard MasterCard (TD Bank) $2500-->$6000-->$6500 CL
11/24/20 AmEx Cash Magnet $10k SL-->36hr-->$20k-->$35k CL
6/10/21 SoFi World Elite MC (TBOM) $7000 SL
1/19/22 AppleCard/GS $6k-->$10k-->$11k AU, wife
8/15/22 Chase freedom flex $10.3k SL-->$12.5k-->$15k AU, wife
7/5/23 Lowes/Synchrony $4k-->$10k-->same day-->$35k CL
8/2/23 Chase freedom flex $19k --> $22.8 CL
8/2/23 Discover $8k SL