Evaluating my credit card portfolio - Citibank

Since my pursuit of points and miles has resulted in many open credit card accounts, I recently began a top-to-bottom review of my overall credit card portfolio. In today's entry in the series covering this review, I will consider the Citi card products I hold.

Credit CardsDerek CookApril 15, 2018credit cards, Citibank, Citi ThankYou Premier Card, Citi Prestige Card, Citi ThankYou Points, CitiBusiness/AAdvantage Platinum Select World Mastercard, credit utilization rate, credit score

Priority Pass August lounge additions

Priority Pass is a lounge network that offers memberships that provide access to airport lounges throughout the world. In August, locations in Africa, Asia and South America were added to the network.

Airport LoungesDerek CookAugust 30, 2017Priority Pass, airport lounges, Citi Prestige Card, Brazil, China, Morocco, Egypt

Citi Prestige updates, targeted offer

Citi announced changes to the Cit Prestige Card that took effect on July 23. Most of the changes are fairly minor and carry neither value nor detriment to me. Citi also has a targeted offer for adding an authorized user to the account, but I find little compelling about this promotion.

Credit Cards, Points and MilesDerek CookJuly 24, 2017credit card rewards, Citibank, Citi Prestige Card, credit cards, Citi ThankYou Points, points and miles, promotions, ThankYou Premier Card

The Citi Prestige Card pays for itself

While the Citi Prestige Card carries a hefty $450 annual fee, it provides an excellent opportunity to recover that fee and more. Halfway through 2017, I have realized almost $700 in tangible value from the card's benefits.

Points and Miles, Credit CardsDerek CookJune 28, 2017Citi ThankYou Points, Citi Prestige Card, Priority Pass Select, Citibank

Obtaining new Citi Prestige Card and Citi ThankYou Premier Card designs

I recently called and requested the updated designs for the Citi Prestige Card and the Citi ThankYou Premier Card and had a great customer service experience.

Credit CardsDerek CookFebruary 12, 2016Citi Prestige Card, Citi ThankYou Premier Card, Citibank, credit cards

Barclaycard AAdvantage Aviator Red MasterCard offering 15,000 bonus AAdvantage miles

Barclaycard is offering 15,000 AAdvantage bonus miles by spending $500 per month on the AAdvantage Aviator Red MasterCard from February through April.

Credit Cards, Points and MilesDerek CookJanuary 28, 2016AAdvantage miles, AAdvantage Aviator Red MasterCard, Barclaycard, promotions, points and miles, credit cards, credit card rewards, Citi Prestige Card, Citi ThankYou Premier Card, Amex EveryDay Preferred Card

FINALLY!! Citi redesigns Prestige, ThankYou Premier cards

Citibank has, thankfully, updated the designs of its Citi Prestige and Citi Thank You Premier cards, moving the magstripe to the back.

Credit Cards, PopularDerek CookOctober 23, 2015One Mile at a Time, Citi Prestige Card, Citibank, credit cards, Citi ThankYou Premier Card

Priority Pass updates app, implements digital membership card

Priority Pass has refreshed its mobile app and implemented digital membership cards.

Airport LoungesDerek CookOctober 19, 2015Priority Pass, mobile app, airport lounges, Citi Prestige Card, American Express Platinum Card, American Express Mercedes-Benz Platinum card

What that new credit card with a chip means for you

Recently, U.S. banks have been issuing EMV chip-enabled credit cards. This is not strictly a travel issue, but, because I cover reward credit cards and because there are definite advantages to EMV cards for Americans traveling overseas, I feel compelled to touch on this shift. Today I offer a primer on the background of this change and how the new cards will impact and benefit you, the user.

Personal FinanceDerek CookOctober 12, 2015EMV, credit cards, credit card fraud, chip-and-signature, chip-and-PIN, Citi Prestige Card, Citibank, Chase Sapphire Preferred, London Underground, Paris Metro, Citi ThankYou Premier Card

Priority Pass adds Air France lounges

Priority Pass members can now access four new Air France lounges in the US in Houston, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

Airport LoungesDerek CookSeptember 10, 2015Priority Pass Select, Citi Prestige Card, airport lounges, Air France, Priority Pass