Frequent Miler on the Air · Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Citi has updated its Strata Premier and Strata Elite cards with 'lifetime' language, meaning new applicants will not be eligible for introductory bonuses if they have or have previously held the card. This replaces the previous 48-month (4-year) language, effectively ending the ability to re-earn welcome bonuses on these cards.
“But also new this week. They've added lifetime language to the Strata cards, indicating that for instance, if you want the Strata Premier card, you will are not eligible for the introductory bonus if you have or have had the card before.”
“It doesn't say you may not be eligible. It says you will not be eligible. It is not available to you if you have or have had the card before. The welcome bonus is not available to you.”
“Now previously, there was I think 48 month language, so you could wait four years and get the bonus again. So that that avenue appears to be completely dead.”