Best CitiBank Credit Cards Offers in 2011
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While many credit card companies are known for specializing in specific categories (ie travel, cash back, student cards, etc) CitiBank offers a diversified suite of cards in almost every major category. And while CitiBank typically tops our credit card charts for a number of categories, one has notably stood out in 2011.
CitiBank’s balance transfer cards have, for the most part, blown away their competition in 2011. Outside of a few limited time promotional offers from Discover Bank, Citi has sat comfortably above Chase, American Express and a number of the largest credit union credit card offers for balance transfers. The primary reason for their dominance has been a successful combination of both long duration 0% APY terms combined with some of the lowest balance transfer fees in the industry. (See our best balance transfer cards of 2011 to get a better idea of how CitiBank stacks up against the competition.)
Below are the top 3 CitiBank credit card offers in 2011. The first one is their exceptional balance transfer card and the two following offers are prominent in their own right as well.
1) Citi® Platinum Select® MasterCard® – This is CitiBank’s number one balance transfer card offer in 2011. It comes with a 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 21 months followed by a standard APR of between 11.99% and 20.99% depending on your credit history. The balance transfer fee for this card sits at just 3% of the transfer amount. Standard balance transfer fees usually top 5% with most other cards in the industry. You’ll also be able to take advantage of “Extra Cash From Citi” while getting discounts on travel, gift cards, merchandise and more. This card comes with no annual fee as well as secure online management.
2) Citi ThankYou(SM) Premier Card – This Citi card just recently upped their ante on rewards. Currently with this card you’ll nab a $200 gift card after spending $1,000 on it within the first 3 months of opening. Receive an annual complimentary domestic companion ticket and a 15% discount on all air travel when booked through their travel benefits provider. Plus, you’ll earn 1 “Thank You” point for every $1 you spend on all purchases. The card comes with no caps to points or expiration dates on points you earn.
3) Citi® Dividend Platinum Select® MasterCard® – Limited Time Offer – This card would probably move up on this list if it weren’t for the fact that it’s a limited time offer and will probably be discontinued some time this year. This card is a blend of both cash rewards and balance transfers. It offers a $100 cash bonus after spending $500 on it within the first 3 months. It also features a 0% intro APR period for balance transfers for 12 months with a varying APR based on the prime rate following the promotional period.
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