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

[r01axb]

I went to the site, and click on payment and transfers and you can check if the check you sent has been cashed or not, I clicked on past payments and it shows all the payments made the name of the payee the amount and the status of the payment, the status for my payments shows open, when cashed the status will changed to cleared, and if not cashed within a certain time frame, it will be deposited back to your account.

I think I'll end up keeping this account, In NY you have branches on every other block, and bill pay is free, my other bank charges $5.00 a month.

 

[sat4fun]

Originally posted by: r01axb
I think I'll end up keeping this account, In NY you have branches on every other block, and bill pay is free, my other bank charges $5.00 a month.

Same here, I really like this account. I like how you can set the payment date for future payments. When I get a bill, I go online, set a payment for TWO days prior to it being due and forget about it. Save time, collect interest in another account, and eliminate potential late fees. I have changed my Direct deposit to this account and dumping my WaMU account. Citi is opening branches that are very convienent to me. Try it guys, you'll like it.

If you have an ING account, you can easily link it to this account. Works great.

 

[keystroker]

is there anyway to open this account taking money out of my ing direct account?

 

[keystroker]

hi bump??

 

[r01axb]

If you have an ING account, you can easily link it to this account. Works great.

How did you link your ING account?
I went to the ING website and it said:

To add a new external account link, please send us a personal check (for at least $1.00) made out to yourself, and drawn against the new account you want linked. Note that the account you would like to link must be a checking account, not a brokerage or money market account (institutions put restrictions on these types of accounts that prevent electronic transfers). The name on the check must exactly match the name on your ING DIRECT account.

I'm wating for my checks to get here, did you receive your checks?, the welcome kit said 10 free checks a month.

I also want to link my Paypal account, which requires that you give the routing number from the checks.

 

[sat4fun]

Originally posted by: r01axb

If you have an ING account, you can easily link it to this account. Works great.

How did you link your ING account? I went to the ING website and it said: To add a new external account link, please send us a personal check (for at least $1.00) made out to yourself, and drawn against the new account you want linked. Note that the account you would like to link must be a checking account, not a brokerage or money market account (institutions put restrictions on these types of accounts that prevent electronic transfers). The name on the check must exactly match the name on your ING DIRECT account. I'm wating for my checks to get here, did you receive your checks?, the welcome kit said 10 free checks a month. I also want to link my Paypal account, which requires that you give the routing number from the checks.

I used the above instructions, I had my checks already. ING is a little slow in giving you access to the cash when it is in their hands, but this is not a problem since I use ING as a savings account.

FYI, Citi charges $1 to put the check in with the mailed statement. Call them and let them know that you just want online access. The online access to checks is pretty cool, the check # in your ledger is a link, click the link and a scan of the check appears on the screen.

 

[beaver]

I watched this deal a while.

Citi gave me another deal: 5% cash back for six month. then 1% cash back. up to $300 cash back a year. For me, it's better than $150 open an account.
call 1-800-813-4712 if interested.

 

[amdmaxx]

more details please..

Originally posted by: beaver
I watched this deal a while.

Citi gave me another deal: 5% cash back for six month. then 1% cash back. up to $300 cash back a year. For me, it's better than $150 open an account.
call 1-800-813-4712 if interested.

 

[crowderd]

Originally posted by: amdmaxx
more details please..

Originally posted by: beaver
I watched this deal a while.

Citi gave me another deal: 5% cash back for six month. then 1% cash back. up to $300 cash back a year. For me, it's better than $150 open an account.
call 1-800-813-4712 if interested.

This sounds more like a credit card offer.

 

[abc]

Originally posted by: slickpants
I just called to apply. Be VERY sure to tell them that you don't want ANY calls other than calls about problems with your account. He tried to slip it on me 3 times, the third without even asking me if I wanted phone calls about special offers. Seems like you're not getting this $150 for free. They want to market you, share you, demographic you, and check on you by phone.

I finally said that if I get a single phone call other than one relating to a problem with my account then I will cancel immediately. I felt as if I was applying for credit as they want to run a credit check, have my mother's maiden name, my employer, how long I have been living at my address.....I have a feeling I may regret the free $150.

I have not been getting a single call from them about anything... i also feel like i might not be getting my 150... there was never any reminder about it after the day i signed up online... anybody has surpassed the '90' days waiting period just recently or got their payment recently?

 

[ankit]

Originally posted by: abc
I have not been getting a single call from them about anything... i also feel like i might not be getting my 150... there was never any reminder about it after the day i signed up online... anybody has surpassed the '90' days waiting period just recently or got their payment recently?

Same here. Still waiting for the money. Never received a call from them. Did the bill payment about 2 months back. Isnt the waiting period 40 days? I'll wait a week or so and call to ask.

 

[crowderd]

Did anyone notice the letter in the packet you got saying there's a 20-day window from the day you submit the app to do this transaction? If the deal isn't done by then, quote "your application will expire and no further action will be taken." I submitted my app nearly a month ago and today I noticed the 20-day thing. So I called citibank. Sally said everything should be ok. Said they would be giving me a courtesy call (huh?) later as another of their requirements. Mailed $1600 dep & signature sheet today. We'll see.

 

[amdmaxx]

time for u guys to start asking to speak to the managers and start pressing the issue..
I have my paper clearly stating the terms on new account including $150 bonus..
can scan if needed.

 

[Almighty1]

It seems like Citibank is offering the $150 for $1500 offer if you linked a new checking account to your Citicard credit card account.

 

[amdmaxx]

that doesnt make much sense...

Originally posted by: Almighty1
It seems like Citibank is offering the $150 for $1500 offer if you linked a new checking account to your Citicard credit card account.

 

[Almighty1]

Originally posted by: amdmaxx
that doesnt make much sense...

Originally posted by: Almighty1
It seems like Citibank is offering the $150 for $1500 offer if you linked a new checking account to your Citicard credit card account.

Why wouldn't it? I think they want you to have the credit card for overdraft protection so they can make interest off you and you don't need to do bill payments since the only thing needed is $1500 for 90 days.

The exact details...

Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 07:37:15 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: Get $150 From Citibank

Open a Citibank Checking account and link your accounts at
www.citibankonline.com, you then could receive $150.

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[rhong]

I used code CGH for $150 when you open with $1500.
Nothing about any bill payments, just linking my Citibank Banking Card (which I received after opening the account) to a citibankonline.com account. You think I still need to send 2 bill payments?
Perhaps my offer is different, I received the email on Tue, 20 May 2003 07:23:44 -0700 (PDT)

Here are the details from my email:

Open and fund a new Citibank Regular Checking account online with at least $1,500 and then link your Citi® Card online to receive $150.?

It's easy to link your accounts. Once linked, you have the ability to view all your account information in one place. Plus, you can even pay your Citi® Card bill instantly by transferring funds.

See Offer Details below.


Offer Details

? This offer is not available at Citibank Financial Centers. To receive this offer, you must open and fund a Regular Checking account with the Citibank® EZ Checking pricing package at www.citibankonline.com with a minimum initial deposit of $1,500 by 6/30/03. Within 60 days of funding your account, sign on to Citibank Online using your Citibank® Banking Card number and PIN. Then, go to the "Support" button and link your Citi Card to your new Citibank Checking account. Or you can call Customer Service at 1-800-374-9700. $150 will be credited to your account 90 days from the time your accounts are linked. Basic Checking is not eligible for this offer. All accounts are subject to approval. Taxes, if any, are the responsibility of the customer. One offer per customer. Offer is not available to existing Citibank banking customers. Offer is made to U.S. residents 18 years of age or older only. Offer may be modified or withdrawn at any time without notice. Offer is not transferable.

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[amdmaxx]

anyone got their $150 yet?
I have 4 weeks to go..

 

[lotust]

WTF I have to open the account with 2500$!!!!!!!! to get the 150$ ?

 

[amdmaxx]

1500 with proper code and yes, its better than .001 percent u get normally..
:Q🙂:sun:🙂:Q🙁

:music::moon::|:lips::light::heart::gift:

 

[Quixotic]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you all know that I just received my $150 today (a little over two months since the day I opened my account), and I had not received any notice that I was enrolled in any $150 program. Hope this helps!

J

 

[deejayshakur]

Originally posted by: Quixotic
Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you all know that I just received my $150 today (a little over two months since the day I opened my account), and I had not received any notice that I was enrolled in any $150 program. Hope this helps!

J

cool to hear man. i called CSR and they said that i should be getting it after july 9th, which is when the 90 days are up. i've paid my gas and phone bill online. i also did not recieve any confirmation that i signed up for the offer AND the CSR said he doesnt have access to that info but it should be on the application... ugh. if by july or aug i don't get it, im gonna call them and tell them "quixotic got it!"

btw, do they just dump the $150 into the acct?

 

[amdmaxx]

It should be WITHIN 60 days of paying 2nd bill online, not 90.. after 90 u should be able to close account..

Originally posted by: deejayshakur

Originally posted by: Quixotic
Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you all know that I just received my $150 today (a little over two months since the day I opened my account), and I had not received any notice that I was enrolled in any $150 program. Hope this helps!

J

cool to hear man. i called CSR and they said that i should be getting it after july 9th, which is when the 90 days are up. i've paid my gas and phone bill online. i also did not recieve any confirmation that i signed up for the offer AND the CSR said he doesnt have access to that info but it should be on the application... ugh. if by july or aug i don't get it, im gonna call them and tell them "quixotic got it!"

btw, do they just dump the $150 into the acct?

 

[topnotcher]

I got in on this deal, best interest ever!
Don't for get to pay a couple of small bills (Send a check to yourself.)
Be patient they took for ever to get my account open, almost two weeks!

Originally posted by: JOnBrown
I had a credit card through citibank before... they have had my business before 🙂


ALSO!... I think I just made this deal HOTTER!



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

 

[amdmaxx]

^^^ what he said.. took a while to open, but once they did, paid 2 online bills and now waiting 60 days (actually like 45 left)..