Citi's Internet Card (10/29/99)
FULL STORY:
It walks and talks like a credit card but is not made of plastic. It's
made of virtually nothing! Citibank launched its new virtual credit card that runs on
the MasterCard network this week. Citibank's new 'ClickCredit' is a separate
line of credit to be used exclusively for online purchases. Citibank is
offering two versions of the program 'Click Citi Platinum Select' and 'Click
Citi AAdvantage'. While these lines of credit are not issued in the form of a
credit card, they carry many credit card features such as cash back rewards,
airline mileage rewards and purchase/protection guarantees. 'Click Citi
Platinum Select' members will receive 2% cash back on all Internet purchases
made through May 31, 2000; thereafter they will earn 1% cash back. 'Click Citi
AAdvantage' members will earn two American Airlines 'AAdvantage' miles for
every dollar spent online, through May 31, 2000; thereafter they will earn one
mile for every dollar spent. 'ClickCredit' customers also receive 'Price
Protection' and 'Extended Warranty' protections. 'Click Citi Platinum Select'
customers also receive 'Purchase Assurance'. The 'Platinum Select' version
offers a 0% APR for three months followed by a Prime +1.65% APR. 'ClickCredit'
customers can monitor their spending and make payments at
www.citibank.com through features such as
'Account Online' and 'CitiPay'. Citibank's 'Account Online' service enables
its traditional credit card and 'ClickCredit' customers to log on and manage their
credit accounts. 'CitiPay' allows customers to make payments over the phone or
online by deducting them directly from any checking or savings account.
Consumers can apply online for a 'Click Citi Platinum Select' or 'Click Citi
AAdvantage' account. Online applications can be accessed directly at
www.clickcredit.com, or through the
Citibank Cards web site at
www.citibankcards.com.
Customers will be issued 'ClickCredit' cards which will include their account
number; the cards are for reference only and are not used when actually making
a purchase.