Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card Invitation Code Not Working?
If your Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card invitation code isn't working, don't assume you entered it incorrectly. There are several things worth checking first, including the characters in the code, your last name, and whether the offer is still available.
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Check the Invitation Code Carefully
Citi's invitation system requires the code to be entered correctly. Look closely at each character on your offer, particularly if the code contains letters and numbers that can look alike.
- 0 vs. O
- 1 vs. I
- 5 vs. S
- 8 vs. B
If you're typing the code manually, double-check every character before submitting it. If you copied the code electronically, make sure you didn't accidentally include an extra space before or after it.
Make Sure Your Last Name Matches
The Citi invitation page also asks for your Last Name. Enter your last name exactly as it appears with the offer. If the name shown on the invitation is spelled differently from what you normally use, the information on the invitation is what you should try entering.
Check Your Offer
If the code and last name are correct but the invitation still isn't being accepted, check the offer for an expiration date or other information indicating when it can be used. An invitation that is no longer active may not work even when you've entered everything correctly.
Also make sure you're using the website address provided with your invitation rather than arriving at a different Citi application page.
What If the Code Still Doesn't Work?
If you've checked the characters, entered your last name correctly, and confirmed that you're using the appropriate application page, you can contact Citi using the telephone number provided with your offer and ask about the invitation.
You also have another option if you simply want to apply for the card without using the invitation code.
➤ Check the Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card Offer
This lets you view the available offer directly rather than continuing to troubleshoot an invitation code that isn't being accepted.
If you haven't received an invitation code yet and want to know how these codes are used, see our guide to the Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card invitation code.
Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card
- 0% Intro APR on balance transfers for 21 months and on purchases for 12 months from date of account opening. After that the variable APR will be 16.49% - 27.24%, based on your creditworthiness. Balance transfers must be completed within 4 months of account opening.
- There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening. After that, your fee will be 5% of each transfer (minimum $5).
- No Annual Fee - our low intro rates and all the benefits don't come with a yearly charge.
- Buy now and pay later. Split your payment for eligible purchases of $75 or more into a fixed payment with Citi® Flex Pay.
- Get free access to your FICO® Score online.
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- Range: 300–850; higher scores = lower risk.
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