HOTTER: $150 for opening a CitiBank Account (IMPROVED from first post)

JOnBrown

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DEAL DIED MARCH 2003... stop signing up :)



(IMPROVED from first post)
See the 6th post down




$150


I saw the $75/$100 thread the other day and did some more digging... I found a $150 code (requires $2500.00 deposit)


Also did some research at other deal websites and found that when done correctly, most people got their money within 2.5 months and closed their accounts after 3 months ($9.00 fee if you close it before 90 days is up).


So, doing the math:

You can make 6% on your money in 90 days... In today's economy, that is good $$$ :)



*also, I found that one can input random codes and find a match... though, I have yet to figure out a way to get a description of said codes... perhaps someone smarter than myself can figure it out and PM me a method... who knows, maybe they have $200.00 codes tucked away*
 

Wei

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damn this is hot, i had a account with them about 2 years ago for the free palm iii thing, then i closed the account. do you think i can apply again?
by the way, it's probably one of the best online checking account you can apply
 

JOnBrown

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From what I can tell, most people that have tried for more than one (over time) have not been denied. One man purports to have done the deal 6 times! :)
 

Pauli

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Hey! I work for Citibank - QUIT SCAMMING US! You guys will cut into our profits and I'll lose my job!
 

RossMAN

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Originally posted by: Pauli
Hey! I work for Citibank - QUIT SCAMMING US! You guys will cut into our profits and I'll lose my job!

In support of CitiGroup I've been a CitiBank cc holder since 1994 (almost 10 years) and have paid THOUSANDS of dollars in interest = job security for YOU!

:D
 

RossMAN

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Originally posted by: JOnBrown
Looks like you can get $150 and only deposit $1500.00 instead of $2500.00!!!!!!!!


Code: CGA

http://citi.bridgetrack.com/cbol/bankcard_email/CGA/pop/popup.htm?BTData=4021673716677665D55455BB1B1A0A0B79997898FE6EFEF025A611&BT_BID=9834&BT_TID=2889

If that is true then this is VERY HOT, deposit $1,000 less but get back $50 more!
 

JOnBrown

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Yes... I really want to use them now for some of my banking needs, but I want to find the best offer before I dive in hehe! I wish there was some way to run the coupons through the system and figure out which is the best one hehe :)


Who knows, maybe they have a $500 bonus for 10k in the account :)
 

GtPrOjEcTX

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Originally posted by: rnmcd
Is there anyway to work this deal if a person has over $1500?
Here's a tip: no one will ever know that you've had a lobotomy if you wear a wig to hide to the scars.

That is the ONLY way to work this deal.
 

rnmcd

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What interest rate do they offer?

How do you sign up? The last link (provided by JOnBrown is just to a pop up ad...I couldn't get anywhere from there).
 

TheDiggler

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Originally posted by: rnmcd
What interest rate do they offer? How do you sign up? The last link (provided by JOnBrown is just to a pop up ad...I couldn't get anywhere from there).
Use the link in the original post. When the application prompts you for your offer code, change the pre-populated input box offer code from "CG44" to "CGA."

BTW, there's 1 other small "catch" with these offers: You MUST perform 2 on-line bill payments within the first 60 days. To avoid monthly fees, your account balance has to be at or above the minimum balance amount (i.e. $1500). Thus, if you're going to go through with this, I recommend populating your account with slightly more than the minimum amount (i.e. perhaps $1600 instead of $1500) so you have $100 to use towards paying 2 bills.


 

rewap

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It says:
A $1,500 average combined
balance across linked accounts
to avoid a monthly fee. In CA
and NV, Direct Deposit will
avoid fee.

I am in CA. Does that mean I can open up an account with $1500, pay 2 bills, put 1 direct deposit, withdraw all but $0.01 from the account and still be valid for the $150 bonus?
 

RossMAN

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Sounds like the $150 for $1500 might work as long as you change the offer code, hot damn!
 

Techie333

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Originally posted by: Pauli
Hey! I work for Citibank - QUIT SCAMMING US! You guys will cut into our profits and I'll lose my job!
WAHHHHHH! Why don't you cry about it? hehehehe......

 

vinjince

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Just signed up for this. I have had a few thousand in intrest bearing earning about 2 bucks a month. This will make up for my losses.....


Thanks for the post.
 

JEDI

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hm..pretty intrusive application

drivers license, credit card #, job info. WTF do they need that for to OPEN a bank acct?@!

edit: i finished the application, and put in the code cga. but there's no confirmation about the offer. how can you confirm the $150/1500???
 

psionkey

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Well I gave it a shot using the CGA code.

There wasn't any mention after entering the code about the $150 offer. I assume that the terms are the same as for the CG44 code? Anyone know?
 

Tigerguy

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Originally posted by: rnmcd
What interest rate do they offer?

How do you sign up? The last link (provided by JOnBrown is just to a pop up ad...I couldn't get anywhere from there).

The account bears no interests.
 

RossMAN

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Originally posted by: UncleWai
how do i fund the account? I haven't signed up yet.

The previous CitiBank deals I have always funded it electronically or mailing in a check.
 

TheDiggler

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Originally posted by: UncleWai
how do i fund the account? I haven't signed up yet.
During the application process it asks you how you want to fund the account. Your choices are:
a) Mail in a check
b) Direct debit your new Citibank account from an existing account.

At the end of the on-line application process you anyway have to print out a "Citibank Online Signature Sheet", sign it and mail it to them. If you choose to fund your account by mailing in a check, include the check w/ your Signature Sheet when mailing that in.

I recommend nobody choose Direct Debit. As was already pointed out, the on-line application is extremely intrusive in nature (but then again, I opened up another bank account less than 6 months ago and they were equally as intrusive). No need to give Citibank direct access to one of your non-citibank checking/bank accounts.