So Citibank made me a very interesting offer....

CTrain

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Over 2 yrs ago, Citibank made me an offer thats one of a kind.
0% balance transfer for the lifetime of the balance
I borrowed $15K and 2 yrs later, the balance is now just under $10K.

So they sent me a letter saying that for the next 6 months, anything I pay over the minimum payment, I would get a rebate of 10%....a maximum of $550.
And also, my credit line would go down.
Example: lets say next month, my minimum is $100, I paid them $2100.
Thats $2000 extra and I get 10% back, which is $200.
So if I was to paid them $5600, I would get the maximum $550 right away.


I was going to do it if I wanted the $550 right away but I can slowly earn more than that.
$10,000 @ 5% until I paid it off should get me a lot more.

I find it funny because Citibank thought I would goofed somewhere along the way but 2 yrs later, I'm still perfect and I think its a way to buy me out somewhat.
 

richardycc

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saw this offer in FW, there are few theories on why citi is doing it, go read that thread.
 

CTrain

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Originally posted by: richardycc
saw this offer in FW, there are few theories on why citi is doing it, go read that thread.

Thanx, I will.
Err...Can you give me a link to that ??
 

CTrain

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Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
Keep in mind that if you invest it using ED or ELoan at 5% or whatever those returns are taxable.

This thread? Offer seems similar but different although I haven't read it all.

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/52/672240/

But surely the $550 I get from them should be taxable too....or maybe not.