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Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®

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Annual Fee  $450
Best for Elite American Airlines flyers
50,000 miles
Welcome Offer
$700 TPG Valuation*
Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening

Earning Rewards

  • 2X 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases
  • 1X 1 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on other purchases

Why We Like It

With the price of an Admirals Club membership increasing this past February, the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard quickly came back to the center of many American flyers’ attention. If you want Admirals Club access and want to boost your AA mileage balance by 50,000 miles while also possibly becoming 10,000 EQMs closer to the next status level, it seems like a good idea to pick up this card.

More Information

  • Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
  • Admirals Club® membership for you and access for up to two guests or immediate family members traveling with you
  • Earn 10,000 AAdvantage® Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) after you spend $40,000 in purchases within the year
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees on purchases
  • Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases and 1 AAdvantage® mile for every $1 spent on other purchases
  • First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation
  • The standard variable APR for Citi Flex Plan is 15.99% - 24.99%, based on your creditworthiness. Citi Flex Plan offers are made available at Citi's discretion.
  • 15.99% - 24.99% (Variable)
  • $450
  • 3% of each balance transfer; $5 minimum.
  • Excellent
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.

Based on TPG’s most recent valuations, the 50,000 miles are worth $700. In addition, you can earn 10,000 Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) toward elite status after spending $40,000 in a calendar year. Aside from lounge access the primary cardholder will receive a Global Entry application fee credit every 5 years (up to $100 value), first checked bag free for up to 8 travel companions on domestic itineraries and a 25% discount on eligible in-flight purchases on American Airlines flights.

Essential Reading

Credit card review: The Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
Choosing the best credit card for American Airlines flyers
How to redeem miles with the American Airlines AAdvantage program

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Editorial Note: 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.