In today’s episode, Greg shares the story of how Citi shut down his accounts and what’s next for him. (What will he do without his beloved Prestige card?) Read more about Greg’s situation with Cit here.
Life after Citi
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Giant Mailbag
(01:06) – Russel discusses how Barclays American Airlines card is not a way back to Citi
(02:57) – Flyguy talks about also being shutdown by Citi for paying the bill from multiple checking accounts in a single cycle
Bonvoyed
(04:53) – American Airlines blocking close-in domestic award availability to partners here
(07:58) – Alaska Airlines: Increased partner award fees & no points or status points on saver fares here
(13:36) – What are Hilton points worth? Find out here
(21:00) – Hyatt reasonable redemption value preview
Awards, Points, and More
(23:26) – Vacations by Marriott here
(28:42) – World of Hyatt to launch early access bookings for elites and cardholders June 30th.
(30:01) – Credit card referral offers
(32:53) – Learning to love Instacart credits here
Main Event: Life after Citi
(37:25) – Greg’s shutdown story
Read more about Greg’s situation with Cit here
(52:12) – There was a brief window to transfer points
(58:40) – Globe Card (from Aviator Silver) opened shortly after shutdown
(1:03:41) – What’s lost and what to do about it
(1:07:51) – Citi’s unique transfer partners
(1:11:42) – AA status: Will pursue AK status instead
(1:14:38) – Priority Pass restaurants: US Bank Altitude Connect
(1:16:58) – Grocery
(1:23:44) – Dining
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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You guys know why this happened, are stirring the pot for clicks, and putting other points and miles enthusiasts at risk.
Just finished the “LIfe after Citi” podcast. For dining, have you considered a hotel card that you might already have? I assume that you pay taxes or Kiva loans to get the FNC and/or elite nights with those cards but if they bonus dining than could that be better than spending $145/yr on an Obsidian + AU that has no welcome bonus.