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Citi apparently won't let me move any credit limits on my existing cards with them using the standard contact numbers on the back of the cards. I know from reading past forum posts that combining limits with Citi can be hit or miss and YMMV, but I was wondering, for any forum members who were able to successfully combine limits on their Citi cards, can you please PM me the Citi phone number you were able to transfer the limits on, if you still have it available? Thanks!
I tried 2-3 more times by phone and Citi stil refuses to combine/transfer limits, with the other reps I spoke with as well; they keep telling me that it is impossible for Citi to do that, and claim it simply can't be done...anyone have any additional info please, where they were able to get limits moved successfully?
@kdm31091 wrote:
Policies can and do change so it could be that they don't do it anymore. That said they require a HP for it anyway, so why not just request a HP CLI on the card you want to increase? Basically same result and less aggravation
They still do it. Several people reported success doing so in the last few days.
@galahad15, try contacting them via Twitter or Facebook. I have read of people having success using those routes.
@galahad15 wrote:Citi apparently won't let me move any credit limits on my existing cards with them using the standard contact numbers on the back of the cards. I know from reading past forum posts that combining limits with Citi can be hit or miss and YMMV, but I was wondering, for any forum members who were able to successfully combine limits on their Citi cards, can you please PM me the Citi phone number you were able to transfer the limits on, if you still have it available? Thanks!
Call the Executive Office number in the backdoor thread. I was able to move my limits around 3 years ago with a HP. Two days ago I closed out my Simplicity card and transferred the limit to my Double Cash card. The rep told me she would have to submit my request to a Credit Analyst for approval and that it would require a HP, she also said it would take 3-5 days for a decision. She called me back the next day and said my request was approved. They never even did a HP.
@Bunnylocks wrote:
@galahad15 wrote:Citi apparently won't let me move any credit limits on my existing cards with them using the standard contact numbers on the back of the cards. I know from reading past forum posts that combining limits with Citi can be hit or miss and YMMV, but I was wondering, for any forum members who were able to successfully combine limits on their Citi cards, can you please PM me the Citi phone number you were able to transfer the limits on, if you still have it available? Thanks!
Call the Executive Office number in the backdoor thread. I was able to move my limits around 3 years ago with a HP. Two days ago I closed out my Simplicity card and transferred the limit to my Double Cash card. The rep told me she would have to submit my request to a Credit Analyst for approval and that it would require a HP, she also said it would take 3-5 days for a decision. She called me back the next day and said my request was approved. They never even did a HP.
This totally. The one that isnt a 1800 number. Might not be same day service, but you can bet your butterball it will be personable and happen.
Maybe this is an issue of not wanting to do it with a HP? Just a FYI, myself and many family members and friends have had much luck with this number in getting our needs met, and on multiple times it was stated it would be a HP, and just by being polite and agreeing to it, the result ended up being positive and them saying HP not required. I have obviously never moved limits since I have only one card but I know others who have. But if it does end up being a HP it will be worth it to prune and refine your glowing lineup!
Just hope you consider past dividend categories if those would be beneficial to you or not, also the DP getting 5% off 500 offers and 1.99% purchase APR for a year, etc, ike we've discussed, as well as thinking Ok. I do have enough credit, worst case scenario I close a card, let some time pass, if you dont get the increase on the card you would have moved limit to, then risk a HP that might not happen.
Good luck my friend!
Update: I called the non-800 EO number, but they did not want to appear to help much unfortunately, instead they advised me to contact the customer service number directly on the back of my card. They did take my phone info though and said that I may get a callback, I guess we'll see how it goes...
If Citi remains unopen and unwilling to transfer limits, I may just start closing out the cards that are no longer needed, and keep trying to grow limits on the others that I want to keep. Tbh, I'm a little surprised that Citi appears to be so hard-line about not being able to accommodate these kinds of requests -- for FNBO and BoA, arranging the same kind of request was a breeze...
That is unfortunate, why can't Citi be like Chase when it comes to moving limits.
@galahad15 wrote:Update: I called the non-800 EO number, but they did not want to appear to help much unfortunately, instead they advised me to contact the customer service number directly on the back of my card. They did take my phone info though and said that I may get a callback, I guess we'll see how it goes...
If Citi remains unopen and unwilling to transfer limits, I may just start closing out the cards that are no longer needed, and keep trying to grow limits on the others that I want to keep. Tbh, I'm a little surprised that Citi appears to be so hard-line about not being able to accommodate these kinds of requests -- for FNBO and BoA, arranging the same kind of request was a breeze...
Sorry to hear about the challenges, hopefully it works out.
What cards are involved and which limit amounts are you trying to move?