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Jenny
Jenny (@guest_551139)
January 16, 2018 13:39

Just called them as $300 not deposited after they got my 15K and two DDs. She said it takes 90 days after meeting requirements to get bonus.

kirk
kirk (@guest_473935)
September 8, 2017 22:40

sorry but perhaps i should have posted it here rather than the old nov 2016 thread. fwiw ~ https://www.doctorofcredit.com/citibank-300-checking-bonus-15000-initial-deposit-no-direct-deposit-needed/#comment-473934

az
az (@guest_463094)
August 22, 2017 15:02

Chase ACH and Ally ACH are not counted as DD. But HSA deposit is counted, even the initial $0.04 for deposit verification. I’m lucky to have this $0.04 deposited in the first 30 day.

LC
LC (@guest_461305)
August 18, 2017 16:23

Has anyone got their $300 bonus yet?

Rab
Rab (@guest_458352)
August 14, 2017 09:37

Hi guys,

Citi denied my account request 3 months back. I did not have a relationship with citi back then.
Currently i have the citi aa advantage credit card. Do you think i have a better chance of getting an account with them? Also i live in GA so no branch in my state.

Thanks

Gadget
Gadget (@guest_458368)
August 14, 2017 10:01

Seems like most banks consider credit cards separate from banking operations. Citi is an odd duck though, so no telling. I churned this bonus twice and had no issue opening. I have been a CC customer of this since 2007… so maybe it had an impact? Did they state a reason for denial? Citi does use Chex, so I would get a copy and clear anything up if needed.

Rab
Rab (@guest_458387)
August 14, 2017 10:41

After i got denied, I requested a copy of my chex.. couldn’t find anything wrong in there.
This year 2 banks have denied my application, one citi and the second one first Tennessee bank.
Both were listed on my chex report.
I couldn’t figure out any issues with the report

Delta
Delta (@guest_481575)
September 22, 2017 17:31

I got denied today as well. My Chex report should be clean as I do not have any baddy there ever. Have asked a copy though. Whats the recourse for this?
Thanks

Curmudgeon
Curmudgeon (@guest_458347)
August 14, 2017 09:22

I’m seeing a $500 bonus if depositing $50k and keeping for 60 days, plus a direct deposit each month for two months in addition to the $300 bonus.

Master Allan
Master Allan (@guest_457528)
August 12, 2017 12:29

Looks like I messed this one up. I didn’t catch the next line after requirement #2, hidden in the small print. DD within 30 days!? You have to be right on top of that one. Opened account Sunday 5/7 and first direct deposit was on 6/15 due to employer delay. About 9 days too late. Hmmmm, strategy – attempt to get a CSR to verify requirements are met…

Terms (cut from direct link)
2. 1 qualifying Direct Deposit* must post to the new checking Account each month for 2 consecutive months after opening the new checking account.

The first Qualifying Direct Deposit must post to the Eligible Checking Account within thirty (30) calendar days of the opening of the Eligible Checking Account.

Master Allan
Master Allan (@guest_457538)
August 12, 2017 12:51

Maybe I panicked. Without mentions the application date and DD date the CSR stated I qualify for the bonus. Some BS about waiting 90 days and it should post by 11/7/2017. Captured screenshots and text logs for the possible upcoming tug-of-war on this bonus but at least not flat out denied.
A buffer built-in between application date and account opening date I forgot/unaware about?

az
az (@guest_432312)
July 2, 2017 16:06

Ridiculous bank, each time I’m trying to add an external bank account, it will ask me 6 security questions pulled from maybe ChexSystems. Totally waste of time.

Ryan Gregory
Ryan Gregory (@guest_431698)
July 1, 2017 00:51

The expiration date is extended to 9/30/2017

Jim
Jim (@guest_391280)
April 18, 2017 11:54

Not Worth In, IMO, unless you have lots of time to play the run around game with Citi on their bonus promotions.

With Citibank and HSBC, you really have to ask yourself how much your time is worth. If you are unemployed, might be a good use of your time.