You must call or if you want something other than cash, call to convert your points/credits to the ThankYou Points program. Then, go to the ThankYou Network Website to redeem.

I am wondering does this card give 6% only at the pump or over the casher also?
I guess only at the pump because my dividend card does.
anyone could confirm this for me?
Thank you.

I'm not sure, but I think most people don't convert them until they are ready to use them right away. Because the DE Points don't expire like that.

The forms are available at this site. I filled out and sent in the Drive Rebate Enrollment form, but never received any acknowledgment from them or saw anything on my statement about my beginning mileage. I guess I will find out if they got it when I file for a rebate.

ipmeac said:If I convert a Diamond Preferred Rewards card to Driver's Edge Options / Platinum Select, do I get 6% at gas stations/etc for 12 months? The CSR said she didn't have any info. She didn't even know if I'd get 3% on the special categories.

Any real experiences will be appreciated...

[Edit] Called again, and the second CSR also said only 1% rebate on all purchases if I convert an existing card. This is contrary to my DP Rewards Card experience, which had 5% for 12 mos even though I converted to it from an existing card. Again, any actual experiences appreciated! Thanks!

Someone (maybe in the Citi retention thread?) said they were able to convert and get the promo for the first 12 months. I called a couple times and different CSRs told me the only way I could get the promo is to apply for a new card. So it's really YMMV.

madscribe said:ipmeac said:If I convert a Diamond Preferred Rewards card to Driver's Edge Options / Platinum Select, do I get 6% at gas stations/etc for 12 months? The CSR said she didn't have any info. She didn't even know if I'd get 3% on the special categories.

Any real experiences will be appreciated...

[Edit] Called again, and the second CSR also said only 1% rebate on all purchases if I convert an existing card. This is contrary to my DP Rewards Card experience, which had 5% for 12 mos even though I converted to it from an existing card. Again, any actual experiences appreciated! Thanks!

Someone (maybe in the Citi retention thread?) said they were able to convert and get the promo for the first 12 months. I called a couple times and different CSRs told me the only way I could get the promo is to apply for a new card. So it's really YMMV.

I also tried to convert into the 6% offer, but was told I had to apply for a new card. Instead, I got the usual 3% that can be doubled with mileage. However, the CSR saw I was eligible for a 5% Cash Back promo on gas, groceries, and drug stores for the first 6 months after conversion. That's Cash Back, as in a check at the end of 6 months, not thankyou points or DE rebates, and its on top of the 3% and mileage doubling DE rebates, he emphasized. I don't know if this promo is offered to all conversions into DE, but it never hurts to ask. Also, Walstmonky, you need to ask for the options card; they tried to spring the charter card on me too.

To simplify: 5% + 3%*2 = up to 11% for first 6 months

EugeneV said:CoastieRob said: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.

This is specifically prohibited in their terms. I do not know whether they enforce it, but I would not risk my rebate ($1000 currently).

Could you point out where in the terms they say this? I've looked through the DE website and pamphlet and could only find the part where they forbid enrolling more than one car per card, not more than one card per car. Thanks.

tunmel said:Could you point out where in the terms they say this? I've looked through the DE website and pamphlet and could only find the part where they forbid enrolling more than one car per card, not more than one card per car. Thanks.

Looks like you are right! Well, please let us know if it works...

Full terms and conditions at http://www.mastercard.com/rentandsave/. (This will load a PDF.)

No proof required to use it as everybody knows about it, so you just say your card provides insurance, and the rental agent won't charge you. There are a few vehicle type and country restrictions.

i didnt really see an answer to this question.. i've accumulated $$ from using my card, how do I get those $$? TY site just says i have to call to get them xfered to TY points, did the $$ get credited toward my balance and I just didn't realize it? They sure don't help you get the benefits at all. Thanks for the help

oh wait, i have to use this towards car stuff, wow this is confusing, gotta figure out how to get 2% back on a new car purchase i wanna make soon =P

Are they really going to give me $520 back just for buying a 26k car? even though i never used my card? seems weird