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At a glance

Rewards rates

4X
Earn 4x AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases.
1X
1 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on other purchases

Intro offer

Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles

Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $8,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.

Ongoing purchases APR

19.74% - 29.74% (Variable)

Ongoing balance transfer APR

19.74% - 29.74% (Variable)

Ongoing cash advance APR

29.99% (Variable)

Ongoing penalty APR

Up to 29.99% (Variable)

Annual fee

$695

Recommended credit

670-850Excellent, Good

More details

  • Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $8,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.
  • The only card with Admirals Club® membership. Membership includes access for you and up to two guests or immediate family members traveling with you.

At a glance

Rewards rates

4X
Earn 4x AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases.
1X
1 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on other purchases

Intro offer

Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles

Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $8,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.

Ongoing purchases APR

19.74% - 29.74% (Variable)

Ongoing balance transfer APR

19.74% - 29.74% (Variable)

Ongoing cash advance APR

29.99% (Variable)

Ongoing penalty APR

Up to 29.99% (Variable)

Annual fee

$695

Recommended credit

670-850Excellent, Good

More details

  • Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $8,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.
  • The only card with Admirals Club® membership. Membership includes access for you and up to two guests or immediate family members traveling with you.
  • Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck® application fee credit of up to $120 every 4 years.
  • Earn a 10,000 Loyalty Point bonus after reaching 50,000, 90,000, 165,000 and 240,000 Loyalty Points in the same status qualification year.
  • First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation.
at Citi's secure site.
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Our take

TPG editor's rating
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3.5

Overview

The Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard is a strong choice for frequent American Airlines flyers, particularly those who value Admirals Club access. The card includes an Admirals Club membership for the primary cardmember, plus up to $500 in annual American Airlines Vacations credits, complimentary Omni Hotels and Resorts Champion Status and up to $100 in annual credits for eligible inflight and Admirals Club purchases. Cardmembers can also enjoy priority airport benefits, first checked bag free on eligible domestic itineraries and other travel perks. (Partner offer)

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Pros

  • Offers Admirals Club lounge access
  • Annual American Airlines Vacations credit
  • Complimentary Avis President’s Club Status and Omni Hotels & Resorts Champion Status
  • Earn bonus Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage elite status
  • Free checked bag and priority airport benefits on eligible American Airlines itineraries
  • Annual credits for eligible inflight and Admirals Club purchases

Cons

  • Has a large annual fee
  • Statement credits may be difficult to maximize if you don't regularly use the eligible services
  • Authorized user fee

Who is this card good for?

The Citi / AAdvantage Executive is best for frequent AA flyers and regular Admirals Club visitors. It is also a great card that allows regular flyers to fast-track their elite status, as you earn Loyalty Points on every dollar you spend.

Earning rewards

Earn 4 miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases. Then, after spending $150,000 in a calendar year, you’ll earn an elevated 5 miles per dollar spent on eligible AA purchases for the remaining calendar year. You’ll also earn 12 miles per dollar spent on eligible hotels booked through aa.com/hotels and eligible car rentals booked through aa.com/cars. Finally, you’ll earn 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases. There is no cap on how many miles you can earn in a year.

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Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles

Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $8,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.

at Citi's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
  • Rewards Rates

    1 - 4X miles

  • Annual Fee

    $695

  • Regular APR

    19.74% - 29.74% (Variable)

  • Recommended Credit

    Excellent, Good

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Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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