Consumer complaint received 2016-06-09 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX 2016, I was prompted to open a Citibank CitiGold checking account with a bonus offer. The bonus offered XXXX Citi ThankYou points in exchange for opening a XXXX account and scheduling two bill payments from the newly opened account. XXXX Citi ThankYou points equals {$400.00} in gift cards as stated in the terms and conditions I received when opening this account. 
After enrolling with the promotion code, I contacted Citi and received confirmation that the offer was attached to my account. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I confirmed with Citi that I fulfilled all terms of the offer and to expect my bonus on or before XXXX XXXX, 2016. On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I did not receive my bonus points as promised. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I initiated an online chat via the Citibank website with XXXX and explained that I did not receive my points. XXXX said I should have already received my points. An internal investigation was opened. Case number XXXX. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, Citi 's investigations team informed me that my bonus was denied for the following reason : " There was not a ThankYou Points promotion offered in conjunction with the opening of your account. '' On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I appealed this denial, citing written confirmation from Citi that : The promotional offer is attached to my account and ; I qualified for the promotion and ; I met all requirements to receive my bonus. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I spoke with XXXX at a Citi call center and she informed me that the offer in question requires the original bonus mail insert, which would have been sent out 6-8 months ago. 
It was explained to me that the original insert is required to prove I qualified for this offer, despite numerous interactions with representatives who assured me I have qualified and met all requirements to receive my bonus. Since I disposed of this mailer after opening my account, XXXX said that her options were exhausted. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, My appeal was denied. I appealed again. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, XXXX at the Citigold customer service department acknowledged my appeals and attempted to submit my case to the Escalations Unit. She apologized for my experiences and said that many other clients are in the same situation. 
XXXX explained that she was unable to do anything for me other than open an investigation, which was done several times without a positive outcome for me. XXXX promised to keep my contact information and contact me if anything changes. Even though I have been assured by Citi that I met all requirements to receive my bonus, the bank is now refusing to honor their end of the agreement. 
Citi must credit my account immediately or additional steps will be taken to collect my promised bonus. I am extraordinarily unhappy and suspect that Citi routinely and systematically defrauds their customers.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief