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At a glance

Rewards rates

2X
Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants, and on eligible American Airlines purchases

Intro offer

Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles

Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $2,500 in purchases within 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

$99, waived for first 12 months

Recommended credit

670-850Excellent, Good

More details

  • Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
  • Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants, and on eligible American Airlines purchases.

At a glance

Rewards rates

2X
Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants, and on eligible American Airlines purchases

Intro offer

Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles

Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $2,500 in purchases within 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

$99, waived for first 12 months

Recommended credit

670-850Excellent, Good

More details

  • Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
  • Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants, and on eligible American Airlines purchases.
  • Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage® mile earned from purchases.
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees.
  • First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to four companions traveling with you on the same reservation.
  • Enjoy preferred boarding on American Airlines flights.
at Citi's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.

Our take

TPG Editor's Rating
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3/5

Overview

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a solid mid-tier card for American Airlines flyers who want useful travel perks without paying a premium annual fee. It offers a free first checked bag on eligible domestic American Airlines flights, priority boarding and bonus AAdvantage miles on eligible American Airlines purchases, dining and at gas stations. It can be especially valuable for travelers who can use the checked bag benefit and priority boarding without needing lounge access. (Partner offer)

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Pros

  • Free first checked bag on eligible domestic American Airlines flights
  • Priority boarding
  • Bonus AAdvantage miles on eligible American Airlines purchases, dining and at gas stations
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Inflight food and beverage savings

Cons

  • Weaker earning rates compared to some flexible rewards cards
  • No lounge access included
  • Free checked bag benefit is limited to eligible domestic American Airlines flights
  • Some benefits require significant spending to unlock

Who is this card good for?

This card is a good fit for travelers who fly American Airlines a few times each year and want useful airline perks without paying for a premium card. The free checked bag and priority boarding benefits can be valuable even if you don’t fly American frequently. It's also a good option for travelers who want to earn AAdvantage miles directly through their credit card spending.

Earning rewards

The Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select earns 2 miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases, dining and at gas stations, plus 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases. Cardholders also earn 1 Loyalty Point per dollar spent, which can help toward American Airlines AAdvantage status.

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Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles

Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.

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

    2X miles

  • Annual Fee

    $99, waived for first 12 months

  • Regular APR

    19.74% - 29.74% (Variable)

  • Recommended Credit

    Excellent, Good

at Citi's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®
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