FINALLY! - Citi launching Citi Prestige with Visa Infinite

[diningdecadence]

I received a list from prestige with the allowable distances.

Sydney 30km
Melbourne 25K
Perth 14km
Brisbane 16km

Narita 85km

BKK is 35km to add to this list.

 

[cardiology]

If I am a Citigold in another country (e.g. HK), I heard from my relationahip manager that the status is recognised by all other Citigold in other countries, can I get the Citi Prestige card?

If you deposit $100,000 into the bank, how much annual fee reduction can you get from the usual $700 fee?

thanks

 

[Kimster]

Half mate!! $350 at least that was what I got, which eventually was waived in the 2nd year. Although I am no more citigold.

If I am a Citigold in another country (e.g. HK), I heard from my relationahip manager that the status is recognised by all other Citigold in other countries, can I get the Citi Prestige card?

If you deposit $100,000 into the bank, how much annual fee reduction can you get from the usual $700 fee?

thanks

 

[cardiology]

Bonus points offer: You have the choice of earning 70,000 Citibank reward points or 70,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points (if you enrol in the Citibank Qantas Rewards Program for an additional annual fee of $49 at the time of application) on your first eligible spend on your card within three months of card approval. Current Citibank Credit Cardholders are not eligible to apply for this introductory offer. Offer ends 31 December 2015.

Oh, I have the Citibank Signature (fee free for life) and therefore I will not be able to enjoy the 70,000 QFF bonus!

 

[Kimster]

Just off the phone to Citi Concierge regarding complimentary Limo transfers. I was advised that their service providers started to enforce the 25kms limit since the beginning of this year. I did object and indicate that I have had them for free last year. The CSO said he will look into it but couldn't promise anything.

Also just received confirmation for complimentary stay at KL in Sheraton. I have made additional requests for hotel bookings and see what they come up with in terms of price etc. Have a suspicion that they are cutting back on these complimentary offers by ring fencing them with limitations.

 

[diningdecadence]

Our rewards services are currently being upgraded to provide an improved customer experience. During this time, Rewards Redemption will not be available via Online Banking or via our call centre.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to sharing our new Rewards site with you shortly.



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gee - sure wish i didn't want to convert any points today, or chase up the points I put through last week that still aren't showing on my SQ account... oh wait!

 

[Plutonus]

Our rewards services are currently being upgraded to provide an improved customer experience. During this time, Rewards Redemption will not be available via Online Banking or via our call centre.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to sharing our new Rewards site with you shortly.



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gee - sure wish i didn't want to convert any points today, or chase up the points I put through last week that still aren't showing on my SQ account... oh wait!

Something's gone wrong there. My transfers to SQ always appear within two business days.

 

[diningdecadence]

Something's gone wrong there. My transfers to SQ always appear within two business days.

yes i agree, has always been the case in the past - i called them and they said they've done what they needed to. says fulfilled on the citi website too. looks like i'm going to have fun and games trying to find out what the deal is.



edit: points now posted, and backdated to 18th. still can't transfer more tho.

 

[diningdecadence]

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Dear Andrew,
One of England's top football clubs, Liverpool, will be travelling halfway round the globe to face Brisbane Roar FC in Queensland on 17 July this year.
The match sold out to the public within 43 minutes of going on sale back in February, however we have negotiated exclusive access to further face value tickets, for Citi Prestige cardmembers through our industry connections.​

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The five-time European Cup and three-time UEFA Cup winners will face their Australian opponents at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane as part of their pre-season tour.This will be the first match that Brisbane Roar FC, who currently rank seventh in Australia's A-League, will have played against the top Premier League side.
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Ticket prices will start from $63 per person, with junior tickets for kids aged 4-16 starting from $48.
Please note that there is a limited number of tickets available and they will be offered on a first come first served basis. Secure postage and administration fees apply.*​

To book tickets for this event or for assistance with anything else simply <redacted>
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i like the look of this intiative from Citi. Not a roundball fan or based in Brisbane so will pass on this opportunity, but hoping there's more where it came from.

 

[Kimster]

Just has an email from Citi. The allowable quote for Melbourne is also 30kms.

Also if one were to still take up the complimentary transfers, they have to pay the charges per kms after 30kms. Still works out better!!!

I received a list from prestige with the allowable distances.

Sydney 30km
Melbourne 25K
Perth 14km
Brisbane 16km

Narita 85km

 

[gregff]

Given that Melbourne Airport is about 22 km from the city, and that a lot of people live in the SE suburbs, the 30 km complimentary-limit is pretty poor. Even someone living in Toorak would not get the service that is advertised as complimentary! Even parts of Prahran and St Kilda would not qualify! Citibank should rethink this for the benefit of those living in Australia's second biggest city, or qualify the service as complimentary only if living in parts (perhaps 50% or less) of metropolitan Melbourne!
Google maps tells me that even Citibank's Camberwell Branch in metro-Melbourne is 36.5 km from the Airport and thus a the service to the airport from there would not be (fully) complimentary!

 

[quokka77]

16km to Brisbane airport is also v poor given how spread out this city is.

 

[diningdecadence]

WOW!

looks like plenty more partner options now...

avios, delta, eva, etihad, flyblue, garuda, thai, qatar

club carlson, hilton, IHG


and no set bundles of points that require to be transferred, for SQ at least - e.g. I just did a dummy test - would let me convert any number of citi points at the equivalent.

no SPG. and keep trying - it's taken me a week to get in after their upgrade last weekend.

 

[albyd]

No SPG?

I haven't been able to get into rewards site but will try again today.

 

[tharaka]

Don't see SPG..

But Very Impressive list of partners! Pretty much covers the full range of airlines from Atlantic to Pacific!

 

[Cynicor]

MH? Post decal less useful, but always good to see options

 

[diningdecadence]

MH? Post decal less useful, but always good to see options

yep MH is there

 

[quokka77]

Wow. Knocks the Australian Amex partner list off its perch? Looks like it (need to check Eva award chart and availability etc)

 

[quokka77]

Avios in particular will be very welcome.

 

[edman]

is there a link to this list of partners? And does anyone know if the list has been updated as well for Signature? Considering how worthwhile it is to upgrade.