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The Points Guy believes that credit cards can transform lives, helping you leverage everyday spending for cash back or travel experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. That's why we publish a variety of editorial content and card comparisons: to help you find a great card to turn your goals into reality.
Our site may earn compensation when a customer clicks on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened with our partners, and this may impact how or where these products appear. While we don't cover all available credit cards, our editorial team creates and maintains all of the analysis of these cards, and our content is not influenced nor subject to review by any credit card company, bank or partner prior to (or after) publication. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information.
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Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles
For a limited time, earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $3,500 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.
2X miles
$99, waived for first 12 months
19.74% - 29.74% (Variable)
Excellent, Good
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)
Read the full reviewThis 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.
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.
Rewards rates
Intro offer
Offer Ends Soon
Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles
For a limited time, earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $3,500 in purchases within the first 4 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
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