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American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card

The Points Guy's Summary:

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.

  • 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*
  • Save 25% on inflight food and beverage purchases when you use your card on American Airlines flights*
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Intro APR on Purchases N/A
Regular APR 18.24% - 26.24%* (Variable)
Annual Fee $0*
Balance Transfer Fee 3% of each balance transfer; $5 minimum.
Recommended Credit Excellent/Good
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American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card
Point Value 1.4 cents

There isn’t a strict mathematical formula at work here. At some point we’d like to create a system that could calculate a precise value based on award availability, fees, award levels and ease of accrual, but for now these valuations are based on a combination of how much TPG would pay to buy points if given the opportunity, and the overall value I could get from redeeming them.

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