Citi for College
College is a time of new independence for most young adults - and also the time when many get their first credit card (or two!) Citibank offers a number of credit cards geared specifically to the college crowd- including features and benefits that are on the must-have list of college students around the country.
Citi Dividend Platinum Select for College Students
As a general rule, student credit cards are not known for their extra perks. Citi makes an exception to the rule with the Citi Dividend Platinum Select card. It’s a cashback card, and enables cardholders to earn 10% back on all purchases that fall within the college expenses category, as well as purchases at supermarkets, gas stations and the drugstore for the first 3 months. After the first 3 months you’ll earn 2% on these purchases. Other purchases are still rewarded with 1% cash back. You can earn up to $300 cash back every year.
Because you don’t need a co-signer to qualify for Citi Dividend Platinum, you know that paying your card on time can help establish a good credit history which will benefit you financially when you graduate from college and are ready to make some of your biggest purchases - new vehicles or maybe a mortgage!
Citi MTVU Platinum Select Visa for Students
One of the only credit cards to rewards students for strong academic scores, you can earn up to 75,000 points per year through Thank You Points, with 2,000 points being added for a good GPA two times each year.
As you use your Citi MTVU Platinum Select Visa, you’ll earn points that are redeemable through the Thank You Point network, for merchandise and gift cards. For the first 3 months you’ll earn 10 points for every dollar you spend at many stores the entertainment items that are essential for college life, including books, music, fast food, and movies. After the first 3 months, you’ll earn 5 points for these purchases. Using this card can give you a holiday shopping budget- just redeem your points to buy your gifts!
