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Citi Custom Cash 5% credit card: new, better offer to earn $300 after $1000 spend available online

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For those unaware, the Citi Custom Cash is a relatively new card that gives 5% back on up to $500 of spending each billing cycle in the category you spend in most (e.g. groceries, dining, gas). No having to figure out what the current quarter's bonus category is to get 5% back.

Previously the only offer available online for this card was $200 on $750 of spending in the first 3 months. You can browse that thread for more info and comments about the card. (There was a $300 offer available in Citi branches, but those are only found in major US cities.)

To find this offer, simply log in to Credit Karma and browse suggested credit card offers and you should see it. Alternatively, you can find a direct link on this reddit thread. I'm not posting the direct link itself as I'm assuming SD will mangle the URL.
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11-10-2021 at 10:16 AM.

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So it's 5% on $500 each month basically?

So if I were to use this card only for my Verizon gift card purchase at the store each month for $500, I would get 5% CB each month?

I do this because this allows me to keep my Verizon autopay discount and use my current 5% Amex on cellular purchases.

However, Verizon has started to code those instore gift card purchases differently so my Amex is no longer giving me 5% CB on them
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11-10-2021 at 10:37 AM.
11-10-2021 at 10:37 AM.
Quote from 3wisemonkeyz :
Can I product change to it?
Since certain Citi credit card like Citi ThankYou® Preferred Card no longer available, people with that card probably already asked to change to this credit card. But you can easily call Citi to check if you didn't receive any email/mail to ask to switch.

Of course if you switch from other Citi card, you may not get the new credit card promotion mentioned. But switching from other Citi card likely avoid any new application and credit bureaus hard inquiry.
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lwyx
11-10-2021 at 11:42 AM.
11-10-2021 at 11:42 AM.
It depends what kind of store you purchase your VZ gift card at. A grocery store like Vons or Kroger, yes. A Walmart or Target, no.
Quote from khalid7412002 :
So it's 5% on $500 each month basically?

So if I were to use this card only for my Verizon gift card purchase at the store each month for $500, I would get 5% CB each month?

I do this because this allows me to keep my Verizon autopay discount and use my current 5% Amex on cellular purchases.

However, Verizon has started to code those instore gift card purchases differently so my Amex is no longer giving me 5% CB on them


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11-10-2021 at 12:51 PM.
11-10-2021 at 12:51 PM.
Quote from lwyx :
It depends what kind of store you purchase your VZ gift card at. A grocery store like Vons or Kroger, yes. A Walmart or Target, no.
The GC would be purchased directly at a Verizon store
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11-10-2021 at 01:14 PM.
11-10-2021 at 01:14 PM.
Quote from 3wisemonkeyz :
Can I product change to it?

Keep in mind, if you product change, you'll be losing the intro offer $300 back $1000 spend. However, it does save you a hard inquiry from your credit report. Just pick whichever one you prefer.
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11-10-2021 at 02:08 PM.
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Quote from khalid7412002 :
The GC would be purchased directly at a Verizon store
Just use this card to buy the Verizon GC at a grocery store like the previous reply suggested - assuming you make this your grocery card. If you make it your gas card you could probably also find a gas station that sells Verizon GCs.
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11-10-2021 at 02:17 PM.
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Will using this at costco gas-stations yield the 5%?
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11-10-2021 at 02:41 PM.
11-10-2021 at 02:41 PM.
Quote from GaiaGeek :
Just use this card to buy the Verizon GC at a grocery store like the previous reply suggested - assuming you make this your grocery card. If you make it your gas card you could probably also find a gas station that sells Verizon GCs.
Are you referring to the Verizon gift card for pre-paid wireless? I haven't seen any grocery store carry the one that works on FIOS
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11-10-2021 at 02:55 PM.
11-10-2021 at 02:55 PM.
Quote from new_berlin :
Will using this at costco gas-stations yield the 5%?
Not about this card directly, but any card that has gas station cashback will see Costco gas as a gas purchase.
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Quote from new_berlin :
Will using this at costco gas-stations yield the 5%?
Pretty sure Costco pumps only take Visa. This is a MasterCard.
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Quote from khalid7412002 :
So it's 5% on $500 each month basically?

So if I were to use this card only for my Verizon gift card purchase at the store each month for $500, I would get 5% CB each month?

I do this because this allows me to keep my Verizon autopay discount and use my current 5% Amex on cellular purchases.

However, Verizon has started to code those instore gift card purchases differently so my Amex is no longer giving me 5% CB on them
I use Paypal Key with my Verizon to link my credit card. Can you like Amex with Paypal Key?

5% eligible categories: Restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, select travel, select transit, select streaming services, drugstores, home improvement stores, fitness clubs, live entertainment.

Restaurants

Includes purchases at cafes, bars, lounges and fast food restaurants. Excludes purchases at bakeries, caterers, restaurants located inside another business (such as hotels, stores, stadiums, grocery stores, or warehouse clubs) and third party dining delivery services.
Gas Stations

Excludes gasoline purchases at warehouse clubs, discount stores, convenience stores or other merchants that do not use the gas station merchant category code.
Grocery Stores

Includes purchases at supermarkets, meat/seafood stores, dairy stores, bakeries, and miscellaneous food/convenience stores. Excludes purchases at general merchandise/discount superstores; wholesale/warehouse clubs; candy, nut and confectionery stores. Purchases made at online supermarkets or with grocery delivery services also do not qualify if the merchant does not classify itself as a supermarket by using the supermarket merchant category code.
Select Travel

Includes airline, hotel, cruise line and travel agency purchases. Excludes timeshares, boat leases and rentals, campgrounds and trailer parks, and real estate agencies.
Select Transit

Includes car rentals, ferries, commuter railways, subways, taxis/limousines/car services, passenger railways, bridge and road tolls, parking lots/garages, bus lines, and motor home and recreational vehicle rentals. Excludes bike/scooter rentals, auto clubs and insurance companies.
Select Streaming Services

Includes the following cable, satellite, and streaming providers: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Music, Apple Music, CBS All Access, Disney+, AT&T TV NOW, ESPN+, fuboTV, HBO Max, NBA League Pass, Netflix, Pandora, Showtime, Sling TV, Spotify, Starz, SiriusXM, Vudu, YouTube Red, YouTube TV, and Tidal.
The above names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and could be changed at any time. The owners of the above marks do not endorse Citibank N.A.'s services, and are not otherwise affiliated with Citibank, N.A. or any of its related entities.
Drugstores

Includes purchases made at pharmacies in grocery stores, general merchandise/discount superstores, and wholesale/warehouse clubs if those merchants submit purchases made in their pharmacy with the drug store and pharmacy merchant category code.
Home Improvement Stores

Includes purchases at home supply warehouse stores, lumber and building materials stores, paint and wallpaper stores, hardware stores, nurseries – lawn and garden supply stores and paints, varnishes and supplies stores. Excludes florists and florists' supply stores; nursery stock; wholesale construction stores; and glass stores.
Fitness Clubs

Includes membership fee and other purchases at athletic, sports and recreation facilities requiring membership such as health, tennis, and swimming clubs. Excludes fees associated with virtual services for home exercise equipment, personal monitoring devices, or fitness streaming classes.
Live Entertainment

Includes ticket purchases for live entertainment, including: concerts, live sporting events, live theatrical productions, amusement parks, and orchestras. Excludes: charitable organizations that provide live entertainment (benefits), sporting camps, sports complexes where you participate in the sport, public and private golf courses, country clubs (including membership fees), bowling alleys, movie theaters, tourist attractions, museums and art galleries.
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11-10-2021 at 09:43 PM.
11-10-2021 at 09:43 PM.
Quote from khalid7412002 :
The GC would be purchased directly at a Verizon store
What Citi Custom category are you anticipating a Verizon store would fall under?

The 5% eligible categories are: Restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, select travel, select transit, select streaming services, drugstores, home improvement stores, fitness clubs, live entertainment.
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