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Citi cardholders: Save $100 on hotel bookings with this offer
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Oct. 18, 2023
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Citi cardholders: Save $100 on hotel bookings with this offer
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If you're a Citi cardholder who's ready to book holiday travel or pick out dream destinations for 2024, you're in luck. With Citi's current travel portal offers, you might be able to save money and earn bonus rewards on your travel bookings.
Let's dive into who's eligible and how much you can save.
Current Citi Travel deals for select cardholders
Now through Jan. 31, 2024, eligible Citi cardmembers can enjoy $100 off all hotel stays of $500 or more (excluding taxes and fees) when they book through Citi Travel.
The following cards are eligible for this offer:
- Citi Custom Cash® Card (see rates and fees)
- Citi Double Cash® Card (see rates and fees)
- Citi Rewards+® Card (see rates and fees)
- Citi ThankYou Preferred (no longer available to new applicants)
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This is a similar offer to the annual $100 hotel credit Citi Premier® (see rates and fees) cardholders receive. However, those eligible for this offer can take advantage of it as many times as they want to during the promotional period.
The information for the ThankYou Preferred card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Even better, the $100 hotel savings can be used alongside two other current Citi Travel promotions:
- Through Dec. 31, 2024, Citi Double Cash cardholders earn 5% cash back on hotel, car rental and attractions booked through Citi Travel. That's 3% more than the typical 2% Double Cash cardholders earn (1% on all purchases and 1% as they pay).
- Through December 31, 2025, Rewards+ cardholders earn an elevated 5 points per dollar when they book hotels, rental cars and attractions through Citi Travel.
However, remember that there are drawbacks to booking through a travel portal, such as forfeiting hotel status benefits. Before booking your trip, run the numbers to ensure you get a good deal.
Related: You might only save $7 with the Citi Premier $100 hotel credit
Bottom line
If you have a Citi credit card eligible for one or more of these current promotions, you could save some serious cash and earn bonus rewards on your travels when you book through Citi Travel this holiday season.
Just check the deals you have through Citi Travel against those available through other booking methods to ensure you get the best bang for your buck.
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Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 5X | New! Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App, or purchased directly from airlines. |
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- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- New! Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App, or purchased directly from airlines.
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- Take advantage of a $100 credit towards eligible charges* at over 1,300 upscale hotels worldwide when you book The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App **. *Eligible charges vary by property. **The Hotel Collection requires a two-night minimum stay.
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- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
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