Subscribe
Notify of
guest

161 Comments
newest
oldest most voted

Ryan Goldstein
Ryan Goldstein (@guest_528019)
December 1, 2017 10:25

I deposited $15,000 in July and held it until November 2, when I removed most of it (the three full months were August, September, and October). However, the bonus that just posted was $100, not $125.

Anyone else experience this?

Ryan Goldstein
Ryan Goldstein (@guest_528269)
December 1, 2017 16:30

Being the data point I want to see, I contacted CIT to ask about this. Here is their response:

—-

Thank you for contacting CIT Bank. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. There was a known technical issue with bonuses applied to accounts opened in July. Your additional $25 bonus will be applied to your account by the end of today.

We hope to have addressed your questions or concerns. We are here to help! Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Thank you for choosing CIT Bank, N.A.

Avi
Avi (@guest_528277)
December 1, 2017 16:41

I messaged them too and received the same response.

jz
jz (@guest_541481)
December 26, 2017 13:31

same happened to me. At first, I messaged them. I was told only $100 for the promo. I shared a link (google drive) showing the $125. Let’s see what they say.

Richard B
Richard B (@guest_508307)
November 3, 2017 18:27

Opened 7/12, 100K deposit, no sign of the $250 bonus. Sent SM yesterday, they said to wait 45 days from the end of the 3rd full cycle (so, around Dec 15th). All I’d asked for was confirmation that I’d completed the requirements, not a manual credit, but ok guess we’re playing the waiting game. Interest rate has started to lag, relatively speaking, so hopefully they don’t drag it out forever.

Richard B
Richard B (@guest_530984)
December 5, 2017 18:24

$250 posted 11/30

Eric
Eric (@guest_484971)
September 30, 2017 17:43

Opened account 5/23 and deposited $15k+.

$100 bonus posted 9/29. Problem is I should have received a $125 bonus.

I know there were/is two ongoing bonus promotions: $100 for a Premier Savings account and $125 for a Spring Savings account. I have the Spring Savings account and my account is still earning the 1.15% APY Spring Savings rate rather than the higher rate for the Premier Savings account.
I’ve contacted customer service and will update what they say.

Ty
Ty (@guest_486036)
October 2, 2017 18:36

Same here. Received $100 instead of $125. Hopefully they give the other $25 without issue.

Eric
Eric (@guest_486229)
October 2, 2017 22:26

They said I didn’t apply the $125 bonus promo code. I remember there was a $100 bonus around the same time but I can’t recall which bonus I applied for. Lesson learned to keep better records.

MontyFC
MontyFC (@guest_486397)
October 3, 2017 03:22

I received $125 and wife received $100. We both had signed up for $100 promo and later messaged them to match to $125. I have SMed them to honor the previous communication and will update you guys with the result.

MontyFC
MontyFC (@guest_489396)
October 7, 2017 04:38

An update to my wife’s case. She was given the remaining $25 after sending them SM.

Although we both had signed-up for $100 promo, I SMed them soon after asking to match to $125 promo and they agreed to it. I now used that SM as reference to make them honor the original deal.

Ty
Ty (@guest_488211)
October 5, 2017 15:49

They said I didn’t apply the $125 bonus promo code either, which I know is BS but they said their inquiries are generated from the system so if they don’t see the promo code in my file, that must mean I didn’t enter it and so I am out $25. I distinctly remember that the $125 promo was short lived and that it went back to $100 shortly after. Looks like if you want to convince them, you need to furnish a screen shot of promo code entered when you apply for the account. No wonder many people hate this bank.

calwatch
calwatch (@guest_488817)
October 6, 2017 03:52
  Ty

That and the stupid game with the “premier” savings account getting a different rate than “spring” savings.

calwatch
calwatch (@guest_484967)
September 30, 2017 17:11

Account opened May 23, $15,000 reached May 31, bonus paid out September 29, 30 days after the requirements were met. Now opening a Premier savings account since this one still pays the 1.15%.

Edward Hazelwood
Edward Hazelwood (@guest_477366)
September 15, 2017 08:37

On 27 April 2017,I opened the High Yield Saving Account and did an ACH transfer of 100,150.00.I have taken nothing out,just accrue interest.May,June ,July were my 3 statement months to have over 100,000.00.Now we have the 45 days to credit my account with with the 250.00 due me. August and Sept 14.Yesterday was the 45th day.I called CIT this morning and asked when my bonus money would post.The nice lady,checked with someone and came back and said”it will post the last day of the statement date”,along with interest.I told them that is not the deal,bonus would be posted within 45 days per their website.I told them would turn this over to my Senator and Congressman.Will keep everyone posted to updates.Meanwhile,Run Away from this BANK.

Ky
Ky (@guest_475004)
September 11, 2017 17:32

Why is this bonus posted in the September best bonuses list if it expired in July?

William Charles
Admin
September 11, 2017 20:14
  Ky

Haven’t updated that page fully just yet, removing this bonus now though.

MontyFC
MontyFC (@guest_453459)
August 4, 2017 22:52

Anyone received bonus recently? I completed 3 statement cycles with 15k balance and was told “Thank you for contacting CIT Bank. Please be advised that if all bonus terms are met, you will receive your bonus within 45 days of your third full statement cycle.”

So I have to wait 3 statement cycles + 45 days for the bonus now?

Johnz
Johnz (@guest_454137)
August 6, 2017 15:01

Maybe, maye not. I got their bonus June 30, the last day of full statement cycle after my 3 $15K qualifying cycles of March, April, May

jz
jz (@guest_451253)
August 1, 2017 22:35

I got the bonus after 3 statement periods. I can close the account now without penalty, correct? How did you close the account? Thanks.

Casey
Casey (@guest_448981)
July 29, 2017 08:22

Looks like this bonus has expired, but there is now a $100 one, also for maintaining a 15k bonus for 3 statement cycles. Also, apparently the APY has been raised to 1.30%.

William Charles
Admin
July 29, 2017 22:38

Thanks, will look into this.

steven88
steven88 (@guest_436538)
July 9, 2017 18:00

So there isn’t a separate “Summer” Cit savings promotion? Because this “Premier” one that recently showed up doesn’t allow you to apply if you already did the “Spring” one.

K
K (@guest_439053)
July 13, 2017 14:42

Yeah, sounds like they’re really targeting true “new customers” at this point.

Otherwise, this could be the 3rd bonus this year for long-time existing CIT customers.

Kind of a related question for those applying for BOTH the High Yield and Spring Saver’s Bonus, do you know how they’re applying this 90-day rule in regards to “new funds”?

“Funds on deposit with CIT Bank, N.A. or its OneWest Bank division at any time during the 90 DAYS preceding account opening, are ineligible.”