Citi PremierPass® Elite Level issued by Citibank |
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The Citi PremierPass® Elite Level card, issued by Citibank, is designed for those with excellent credit who are looking for a rewards card that is compatible with any airline.
Through the rewards program, cardholders earn two points for every dollar spent on purchases made at supermarkets, drugstores, gas stations, and commuter transportation and parking merchants. One point is earned for all other general purchases and for every one mile the cardholder flies on any airline - or anyone else whose ticket is bought with the card. Cardholders will also receive 20,000 bonus points after $600 in purchases is made within three months of account opening.
Points can be redeemed for flights on any airline with no blackout dates, discounts on hotel stays, retail gift cards, electronics, and statement credits through the ThankYou(SM) Network. The maximum number of points that can be earned per year is 200,000, and points will expire in three years if the account has not been active during that time.
Although this card has a slightly high annual fee of $75, it does offer a reasonable variable interest rate for purchases and balance transfers. There is a minimum cap for cash advances; so no matter how low the Prime Rate falls (the APR is tied to the Prime Rate), the variable interest rate will not go below the minimum cap.
Aside from the rewards program, cardholders can expect access to other benefits that include auto rental insurance and various travel and emergency assistance services. This card also offers cardholders unlimited companion travel.
Therefore, those who will be able to take advantage of the rewards program and the additional services will benefit most from what the Citi PremierPass® Elite Level card has to offer.
Most Attractive Feature: Attractive rewards program; bonus points.
Least Attractive Feature: Minimum APR cap for cash advances; slightly high annual fee.
Note: The review of this Citibank card was updated on 09/08/2009 and is believed to be accurate during the update,
however, information posted may have since changed. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms and
Conditions statement that accompanies the credit card application
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| Key Card Information |
| Miscellaneous Rates and Terms |
| Credit Limits: | See Important Notations (Maximum) / See Important Notations (Minimum) |
| Purchases APR: | 14.24%V | | Cash Advance APR: | 21.99%V There is a minimum APR on cash advances. | | Finance Config: | Average Daily Balance (including new purchases) | | Grace Period: | 20 Days (Min.) | | Fees Associated with this Card |
| Annual Fee: | $75 |
| Add. Cardholders: | $0 |
| Late Payment Fee: | $15 on balances up to $100; $29 on balances of $100 up to $250; $39 on balances of $250 and over |
| Over-the-Limit Fee: | None | | Cash Advance Fee: | 3% of each cash advance; $5 minimum |
| Balance Transfers: | 3% of each balance transfer; $5 minimum |
| The Rewards Program Highlights |
| Optional Reward: | No |
| Points Per Dollar: | 1 Point |
| Additional Points: | Earn 1 Select Spend Point plus 1 Purchase Point for every dollar you spend at gas stations, supermarkets, and drugstores, plus earn 1 Purchase Point for every other dollar you spend. Earn 1 Flight Point for every mile you fly on any airline - or anyone else whose ticket you buy with the card. |
| | Points can be redeemed for flights on any airline with no blackout dates, discounts on hotel stays, retail gift cards, electronics, and statement credits through the ThankYou(SM) Network. |
| Expiration: | 3 Years (Points do not expire as long as the account is active during a 3-year period.) |
| Yearly Limit: | 200,000 Points (only 100,000 of which may be ThankYou flight points) |
| Other Bonus: | 20,000 Points |
| | 20,000 bonus points after $600 in purchases are made within three months of account opening. |
| Additional Highlights of Interest |
Special Card Benefits and Features
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Free unlimited companion travel.
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Identity theft solutions.
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Fraud and security protection services.
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Various Internet account related services.
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Lost and stolen card reporting.
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Emergency cash replacement.
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Emergency card replacement.
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Automatic bill payments.
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Year-end financial statement (upon request).
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Auto rental insurance.
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Medical referral services.
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Legal referral services.
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Lost luggage assistance.
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No liability for unauthorized transactions.
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Various travel and emergency assistance services.
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See website for additional benefits.
Important Notes Regarding This Offer
The card has no pre-set spending limit; however, purchases are approved based on credit record, account history, and personal resources.
The minimum variable APR for cash advances is 21.99%.
See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure. |
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