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How to Use Citi Splurge Credits

Use Citi Splurge credits by choosing an eligible brand and keeping the purchase simple

Updated May 20, 2026Source: issuer terms plus community data pointsSuggest guide fix

Quick read checklist

What qualifies
How to trigger
Posting timing
DP caveats
What to avoid

Pro Tips

  • Confirm the current eligible Splurge brands
  • Enroll or select merchants if required
  • Prefer direct merchant checkout
  • Use before year-end posting risk becomes an issue

Choose the Merchant First

Citi Splurge credits depend on the selected eligible brands for your card. Check the current merchant list before making a purchase.

How to Use

  • Open the Citi benefit page and confirm eligible brands.
  • Enroll or choose merchants if Citi requires selection.
  • Buy directly from the eligible merchant.
  • Pay with the Citi card carrying the credit.
  • Track the credit and keep receipts.

Practical Use

  • Use the credit for a real purchase at an eligible brand.
  • Avoid assuming gift cards, third-party checkout, or marketplace purchases qualify.
  • Leave time before year-end for the credit to post.

Avoid

  • Buying from a related but ineligible brand
  • Using PayPal or marketplace checkout if terms require direct merchant billing
  • Returning the purchase before the credit is final
  • Waiting until the final days of the benefit year

Cards Offering This Benefit

Benefits in This Guide

Shopping$200
Up to $200 Annual Splurge Credit℠ (select brands)
Citi Strata Elite
Resets yearly
Next: Jan 1, 2027