Citi Select - Great...but uhhh..

[oz_mark]

You could argue that it is an unsolicited card, in breach of section s12DL of the ASIC act. See this for more information: http://www.asic.gov.au/asic/pdflib....15-July-2010.pdf/$file/rg201-15-July-2010.pdf

 

[MAX_1]

Earn 2 Citi Reward points per dollar spend.
- Correct

When points need to be transfered to Emirates, Singapore or Virgin , simply contact Citi rewards and make the request.
- You cannot transfer to Emirates with the Select Card. You can transfer to SQ/Virgin online (don't have to call)

Conversion to Singapore and Virgin is 1.5 Citi Reward points for 1 flyer point. So $1500 spen yields 3000 Citi Reward points which becomes 2000 Singapore or Virgin points - in effect 1.33 points per $1 spend.
- The ratio is 2 Citi Rewards for 1 flyer point. so 4000 CR for 2000 SQ or Virgin points.

In the case of Emirates, conversion is 1 Citi Reward point to 1 Emirates point - in effect 2 points per $1 spend.
- See previous response.

Thanks for this repsonse.
As I thought, the operator , a supposedly Citi rewards specialist, quoted me the information. Sounded too good to be true.
Simply pathetic customer service and equally pathetic web site that goes out of its way to hide the real facts.

 

[dannyjak]

Thanks for this repsonse.
As I thought, the operator , a supposedly Citi rewards specialist, quoted me the information. Sounded too good to be true.
Simply pathetic customer service and equally pathetic web site that goes out of its way to hide the real facts.

So confirming that it is only a 2 Citi rewards points = 1 Krisflyer point?

Other posts on the forum see to think its 1.5 CR to 1 KF?

Confused

 

[ZeroPoint]

So confirming that it is only a 2 Citi rewards points = 1 Krisflyer point?

Other posts on the forum see to think its 1.5 CR to 1 KF?

Confused

For Citi Select it's 2 CR = 1 KF

For Citi Platinum it's 1.5 CR = 1 KF

HTH

 

[dannyjak]

For Citi Select it's 1 CR = 1 KF

For Citi Platinum it's 1.5 CR = 1 KF

HTH

Wow so every $1 on Citi Select basically equals 2 KF points?

Has anyone received reduced fees when applying for Citi Select? I'm interested, but $700 is very steep =(

 

[dannyjak]

Also, what level Priority Pass membership do you get?

There are 3 levels (obviously Prestige level membership makes more sense)

Standard Membership

Select and Continue


This low cost plan is designed for the traveler who wants the security of access when needed with a low annual fee - just US$99. After a visit to a participating lounge a fee of just US$27 per person, per visit is charged to the member’s designated payment card.
Annual Fee: US$99Member Visit Fee: US$27Guest Visit Fee: US$27



Standard Plus Membership

Select and Continue



This plan incorporates Standard Membership with 10 member lounge visits included - for an annual fee of just US$249. After the free visits have been used, each visit is charged at US$27 per visit to the member's designated payment card.
Annual Fee: US$249Member Visit Fee: 10 Visits FREE
then US$27Guest Visit Fee: US$27



Prestige Membership

Select and Continue

Designed for the frequent traveler who would prefer to make a one-off payment to gain access to lounges. For as little as US$399 free access to all the participating lounges in the program is available as often as required.

 

[ZeroPoint]

Wow so every $1 on Citi Select basically equals 2 KF points?

Has anyone received reduced fees when applying for Citi Select? I'm interested, but $700 is very steep =(

Apologies, it should be

For Citi Select it's $1 = 2 CR = 1 KF

For Citi Platinum it's 1.5 CR = 1 KF

(I've amended the above)

 

[ZeroPoint]

Also, what level Priority Pass membership do you get?

There are 3 levels (obviously Prestige level membership makes more sense)

Standard Membership

Select and Continue


This low cost plan is designed for the traveler who wants the security of access when needed with a low annual fee - just US$99. After a visit to a participating lounge a fee of just US$27 per person, per visit is charged to the member’s designated payment card.
Annual Fee: US$99Member Visit Fee: US$27Guest Visit Fee: US$27



Standard Plus Membership

Select and Continue



This plan incorporates Standard Membership with 10 member lounge visits included - for an annual fee of just US$249. After the free visits have been used, each visit is charged at US$27 per visit to the member's designated payment card.
Annual Fee: US$249Member Visit Fee: 10 Visits FREE
then US$27Guest Visit Fee: US$27



Prestige Membership

Select and Continue

Designed for the frequent traveler who would prefer to make a one-off payment to gain access to lounges. For as little as US$399 free access to all the participating lounges in the program is available as often as required.

It doesn't appear to be any of them because there's Unlimited visits.

4. One complimentary Priority Pass membership for the primary card holder is a Special Feature of Citi Select. The primary card holder is entitled to unlimited visits to Priority Pass lounges and may bring one guest per visit. Any additional guests will be charged directly by the lounge. The membership is subject to the Priority Pass Conditions of Use available at Airport Lounge Access Worldwide | Priority Pass. Once you have activated your Citi Select card please allow up to 15 working days for your Priority Pass card to arrive in the mail.

 

[dannyjak]

Apologies, it should be

For Citi Select it's $1 = 2 CR = 1 KF

For Citi Platinum it's 1.5 CR = 1 KF

(I've amended the above)

OK so

Citi Select $1 = 1 KF
Citi Plat $1 = 0.67 KF

Almost tempted to keep the Westpac KF card which at least has the AMEX option of $1 = 1.5KF or Visa $1 = 0.5 KF

ANyone had luck with getting reduced fees on the Citi Select card?

 

[MAX_1]

I wish to confirm and also correct earlier posts of mine about Citi Select.
I decided to send in writing a complaint to Citibank in regards to the pathetic information available from their people and also online about the Citi Select card.
I also pointed out in my complaint, that in the opinion of many AFF members , Citi service has no credibility. I pointed out that 2 calls to 2 different service operators resulted in 2 different answers.

A few minutes ago, I received a phone call from a Service centre supervisor.

Citi Select is uncapped and earns $1 = 2 Citi Rewards = 1 KF or Virgin Blue point.

 

[WA flyer]

ANyone had luck with getting reduced fees on the Citi Select card?

I've had no success with two attempts so far!
Currently I have a Citi M/C at $125 pa and a free Citi Visa, however both are currently capped.

I'm relucant to pay $700 but will need to replace the Westpac Krisflyer next month

 

[cove]

No discount but the free points offer on the net got me applying for a Select card so both Mrscove and I should be set on a point a dollar card.
I still don't want to deal with that call centre!

 

[trippin_the_rift]

No discount but the free points offer on the net got me applying for a Select card so both Mrscove and I should be set on a point a dollar card.
I still don't want to deal with that call centre!

At least the AU call center is better than the indian one.