Citi launches new rewards credit cards
Citi Cards has launched a new range of credit cards linked to its ThankYou rewards scheme.
The cards let holders choose the card level best suited to their needs, such as one that provides additional point earning opportunities in select categories, no expiration of points, no fee for foreign purchase transactions or complimentary companion travel.
“Citi is continually speaking with existing and prospective customers to better understand what they are seeking in a rewards card. What we’ve heard is that consumers want more flexibility, control and convenience,” said Terry O’Neil, executive VP of Citi’s North America credit card division.
The benefits offered by the cards are as follows:
Citi ThankYou/Citi ThankYou Preferred Card
• No limit to the points earned
• No expiration on points, with a purchase made every 12 months
• Earn 1 ThankYou Point for every dollar spent on purchases
• Earn a bonus for each year of card membership up to a maximum of 3%
• Earn 100 bonus points for enrolling in Paperless Statements
• Earn 100 bonus points for registering for Account Online
• Earn extra bonus points for shopping through the ThankYou Bonus Center, a network of 400+ retailers
• No annual fee
• No pre-set spending limit on the Citi ThankYou Preferred Card
Citi ThankYou Premier Card, all the benefits above, plus:
• Points do not expire
• Earn 1 point per 1 mile flown on any airline
• 20% bonus points (1.2) ThankYou Points per $1 spent at supermarkets, drug stores, gas stations, commuter transportation and parking merchants
• Earn a bonus for each year of card membership up to a maximum of 5%
• Earn 200 bonus points for enrolling in Paperless Statements
• Earn 200 bonus points for registering for Account Online
• Access to a dedicated concierge unit
• Pay no foreign exchange fees on purchases
• Receive 15% discount on all air travel through Citi’s travel benefits provider, Spirit Incentives
• Receive a complimentary domestic companion airline ticket each year
• $125 annual fee
Citi ThankYou Prestige, all the benefits of the Citi ThankYou Premier Card, plus:
• 30% bonus points (1.3) ThankYou Points per $1 spent at supermarkets, drug stores and gas stations
• Earn 300 points for enrolling in Paperless Statements
• Earn 300 bonus points for registering for Account Online
• Receive a complimentary domestic or international companion airline ticket each year
• Enjoy airport lounge access with a complimentary Priority Pass membership for cardmember plus 2 guests
• Automatic Gold Status in the Hilton HHonors program
• $500 annual fee