Yes, that is correct. It is very confusing, that is why I made several calls to their reward department and ended up making this thread.

Yes, that is correct. Although my previous post took into account the person going to a 1% Cash Back merchant. But, it is my understanding that drive miles must be redeem 1:1 with 1%/3%/6% rebates.

Yes.

I will add to the original post the reward calculations after the promotional period ends. Although some have suggested canceling and opening new account.

Question:

Is Driver's Edge Platinum Select and Driver's Edge Option the same card?

I like the 6% rebate but I only want it to be TY pts - how can I make sure I get the Driver's Edge Option version?

jmz668 said:WalStMonky said:Well, this puts the non-promo rebate between 2 and 6%. I think this card is going to the top of my AOR list. With the 500/500 cap it's likely I'll never have to put it away. Then if I can just get my car to break down so I won't have to suffer any more TY points...
Can you use the rewards on service on more than one car? I.e. my wife's and mine?

They only allow one car per account. So you would need to apply and use two seperate accounts.

Just got off the phone w/ Citibank CSR. Now I'm really curious about maximizing my DE rebates. With my existing DE card I'm earning 3% on G/G/D purchases and 1% on all other purchases. Capped at $1,000 per year. CSR confirmed that in order to redeem $100 in Drive Rebates I must have earned $100 in non-Drive Rebates, as discussed here.

When I asked her about the new cards that earn 6% on G/G/D purchases she said she could not convert my existing card, but I could apply for a new account. Nothing new so far... But then she said I could enroll the SAME car in the Drive Rebates program on BOTH cards. I could earn $.01 /mile on my existing card PLUS $.01 on my new card. All with the same car. That can't be right...can it??

If that is correct, say I drive 10,000 miles per year and spend $20k (non G/G/D) / year, I would spend $10,000 on card one. Earning $100 spending rebates + $100 Drive rebates = $200 on card one. Spend $10,000 on card two, earn $100 spending rebates plus + $100 Drive Rebates = $200 on card two. Total reward =$400.

If I use just one card, I would earn $200 spending rebates + $100 Drive Rebates = $300. According to CSR, one can "Double Dip" their Drive Rebates by getting two cards. That doesn't seem right to me. I believe CSR is mistaken, but she insisted I could enroll the same car on two cards. Any insight?

Here I've got a different story. When I talked to Citi CSR on the phone to convert my Driver's Edge rebate to TY network points, I was told that they had to convert my Driver's Edge account to Diamond Preferred account to accomplish the conversion. And, from the time I am done with the conversion, I will start to earn a mere 2% TY network points instead of the 6% rebate I am currently earning. What a terrible thing to do the conversion!

Does maintenance performed on the enrolled car have to be performed at a dealership, or is any independent mechanic acceptable to claim the Drive rebates?

What happens if the car you enrolled blows up, or you get a new one? Can you swap one car for another? I do know that you can only have one car enrolled at a time.

Also regarding the Drive Rebates: We know you must have an equivalent amount of Option (spending) Rebates to convert the Drive Rebates (along with the Options Rebates) to Citi TY points. However, must you also have an equivalent number of Option Rebates to redeem the Drive Rebates for automotive repair?

It seems that you can redeem your Drive Rebates for automotive repair, purchase, or lease of a new/used car without having accrued ANY Options Rebates. Is this correct?

Wait, when you convert your Drive Rebates to TY points, do you also have to convert the equivalent number of Options point to TY point as well? Or can you simply leave your Options Rebates untouched?

EugeneV said:When you send service receipts for redemption, they automatically update your mileage if stated on the receipt. Will these miles be wasted if you do not have any matching spending on the card?
I had always assumed that you could submit all the mileage (drive rebates) you want. However, you wouldn't be able to redeem the full amount of drive rebates unless your purchase rebates (including bonus rebates?) was equal or greater.

From my rebate summary below:
Total Purchase Rebates: $15.85
Total Drive Rebates: $64.88
Total Bonus Rebates: $80.73

DRIVER'S EDGE REBATES SUMMARY
Period ending 03/26/07
Purchase Rebates 7.04
Drive Rebates Submitted 64.88
Bonus Rebates Earned 40.20
Adjustments / Expired 0.00
Rebates Redeemed 0.00
Rebates Converted to Points 0.00
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New Driver's Edge Rebates 112.12

To see the total ThankYou Points currently available for
redemption, go to the ThankYou Network Website.

Previous Balance
Purchase Rebates Earned 8.81
Drive Rebates Submitted 0.00
Bonus Rebates Earned 40.53
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Previous Driver's Edge Rebates 49.34