Frequent Miler on the Air
Citi's awesome rewards program | Ep219 | 9-9-23
Sep 9, 2023
Greg and Nick discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Citi's ThankYou rewards program. They highlight unique transfer partners, high earning power, and low annual fees. The limitations of welcome bonuses and missing key transfer partners are mentioned. Strategies for maximizing rewards and the benefits of different Citi credit cards are also discussed.
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- The Citi ThankYou Rewards program offers a good selection of unique transfer partners, making it a solid option for those looking for valuable point redemptions.
- Downgrading a Chase Sapphire Preferred card to a Freedom card can help eliminate one annual fee while still retaining the ability to transfer points to partners.
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The City ThankYou Rewards Program: A Solid Choice
The City ThankYou Rewards program offers a good selection of transfer partners, including unique options like Choice Privileges and EVA Air. While it may not have the widest range of partners, it makes up for it with great earning potential, especially with the City Premier card that offers 3x points in categories like grocery, dining, and travel. With a low total annual fee and regular transfer bonuses, it can be a solid program for those who prefer a cashback strategy while still having access to valuable point redemptions.
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