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American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card

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Annual Fee  $0
Best for Beginner travelers who fly American Airlines
10,000 miles
Welcome Offer
$177 TPG Valuation*
Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles and receive a $50 statement credit after making $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening

Earning Rewards

  • 2X Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for each $1 spent at grocery stores, including grocery delivery services
  • 2X Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases
  • 1X Earn 1 AAdvantage® mile for every $1 spent on other purchases

Why We Like It

If you’re looking to earn status and miles with American faster, then this card could be a great start. The no annual fee makes it perfect for those who don’t travel often enough to justify paying a hefty annual fee.

Top Benefits

  • • 25% savings on inflight purchases of drinks and snacks when you use your card on American Airlines flights

More Information

  • Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles and receive a $50 statement credit after making $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
  • No Annual Fee
  • Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for each $1 spent at grocery stores, including grocery delivery services
  • Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases
  • Earn 1 AAdvantage® mile for every $1 spent on other purchases
  • Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible mile earned from purchases
  • Save 25% on inflight food and beverage purchases when you use your card on American Airlines flights
  • The standard variable APR for Citi Flex Plan is 16.74% - 25.74%, based on your creditworthiness. Citi Flex Plan offers are made available at Citi's discretion.
  • 16.74% - 25.74% (Variable)
  • $0
  • 5% of each balance transfer; $5 minimum.
  • Excellent, Good
Editorial Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

If you’re just getting started in points and miles and are still warming up to annual fees, this card packs some good value for frequent American Airlines travelers. It has an easily attainable sign-up bonus along with bonus categories outside of just AA purchases, which is great for a no annual fee co-branded airline card.

Essential Reading

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American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card

Point Value
1.77* cents
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