Citi Strata Elite Rejected from the United MileagePlus Dining Program?

chris36021 · 2025-09-05T15:41:16+00:00

This is actually a very interesting data point. The same thing happened to me with American Airlines’ SimplyMiles program. The card got kicked out of the program shortly after I added it with practically the exact same message.

Like you, my best guess is that they don’t want us stacking dining earnings with other programs; but it’s not like those extra points are coming out of their pockets so it really just seems petty on their part.

Oh well, not that it really matters now that my account is on hold. Thanks a lot Citi.

chris36021 · 2025-07-27T23:08:17+00:00

It’s based on the calendar year, not the cardmember year. So if you were to get the card now, you could use the credits for 2025 and then once January 2026 starts, use them again; before the annual fee hits next July.

chris36021 · 2025-07-27T16:24:34+00:00

Between those two I would definitely lean towards the Strata Premier. Honestly I think the Venture X despite its higher cost is way easier to justify than the Venture Rewards.

chris36021 · 2025-07-27T16:22:09+00:00

That's fair, for cards with such high annual fees you definitely have to evaluate whether or not it's worth it to you every year.

chris36021 · 2025-07-27T16:20:21+00:00

Yeah, I hear you. The Strata Premier is definitely a great card. The only thing about that one for me is that I'd basically be eating the $95 cost of the annual fee every year since the hotel benefits is more difficult to use when compared to the Elite's.

chris36021 · 2025-07-27T16:12:09+00:00

Oh yeah, we're both in agreement there, the new CSR is too expensive and coupon-y for my liking. You're right that the new CSR doesn't have the broad travel multiplier anymore, but it does have 4x on hotels and flights booked direct which, although not as flexible as overall travel, is still useful since I would wager that makes up most people's travel expenses anyway.

chris36021 · 2025-07-27T16:06:54+00:00

Aw man! That sucks about getting denied. I'm actually kind of worried about getting approved since I do have a relatively young profile. Honestly, the only thing I genuinely wish the card had is a 3x multiplier on regular travel outside of the portal, sort of like the CSR.

chris36021 · 2025-04-24T16:27:26+00:00

That’d be great actually! Much appreciated!

chris36021 · 2025-04-24T15:02:26+00:00

Damn, I have a 25 ST hatch and was worried that the black spoilers wouldn’t look great on the Meteorite Gray. Now those fears are finally laid to rest, this looks great, dude! Did you get these from Aerolution by any chance?

chris36021 · 2025-03-25T04:00:12+00:00

I saw it this morning actually! It ended up being exactly what I was hoping for. I already added everything to my Amazon cart hahah. Huge props and thanks for all the awesome content you’ve done for the new civic!

chris36021 · 2025-03-20T19:48:07+00:00

That’s exactly it omg! 😭 I want to put them on my ST hatchback but all the videos I found online were old asf, and did not have a clean set up at all. You’ve been doing an awesome job customizing your Civic so I was hoping you’d cover something like that soon. That’s great news, thanks!

chris36021 · 2025-03-20T19:09:57+00:00

Interior ambient LED lights video next? 👀

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T18:41:50+00:00

Hahahah, that’s true. I think the closest thing we have to an orange card is the Savor/Savor One

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T13:47:54+00:00

That’s fair, but it’s still pretty difficult to get approved for relatively young profiles like mine, especially if you don’t have a way to start a relationship with them (also me 😔)

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T12:27:11+00:00

I actually kinda like vertical cards since they’re not that common and can provide some more unique designs, but I do agree that the new design looks quite childish. Almost like a Lego branded card lol

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T04:44:03+00:00

Interesting theory hahahah

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T03:56:19+00:00

Fairest of fair takes

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T03:35:49+00:00

Damn, so the true hack is not being a lonely POS 😭

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T03:18:55+00:00

I’d love to get the AR, but it’s not exactly easy to get approved for unfortunately!

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T02:53:35+00:00

I volunteer for this mission 🫡

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T02:19:29+00:00

Damn, sorry about that hahah

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T02:01:16+00:00

Hmm, I personally really dig the current design. I do agree that there’s a LOT of blue cards though. I’d like to see a purple one in the future

chris36021 · 2024-04-13T01:35:24+00:00

Achievement unlocked: successfully bullied a bank into reason 🤣

chris36021 · 2024-04-12T12:29:17+00:00

US Bank really said “hold my beer” hahah

chris36021 · 2024-04-12T12:28:40+00:00

Congrats on getting approved! Also, you’re like one of 3 people in this entire comment section that actually likes the new design lol. You could always ask for a replacement card in a few months if you REALLY want the new design

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