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Liz Hund
Liz Hund
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As a writer here at TPG, Liz covers everything from the daily news and deals to deeper guides and special projects. She also works closely with the social team, so you’ll probably catch her (or her photos) on @thepointsguy's Instagram. Liz has had a passion for travel her entire life — she’s visited 40 out of 50 states, took her first solo Europe trip at 17 and is always on the lookout for her next adventure.
April 05, 2020
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3 min read
Online shopping
Citi offering 10x bonus points for online purchases
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While we all may be grounded now, it's still a great time to earn points toward future travels.

Credit card issuers are aware that consumer spending habits have changed over the past month and thus have been offering more applicable spending incentives. For instance, TPG Executive Editorial Director Scott Mayerowitz received the following email from Citi for his Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®:

Other sources are reporting that they've received offers on multiple different Citi cards, including the Citi Rewards+® Card, Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®, Citi® ThankYou Preferred card (no longer open to new applicants) and Citi® Dividend Platinum Select® Visa® Card (no longer open to new applicants). The information for the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

The offer states that cardholders can earn 10x bonus points (or miles) per $1 spent, up to 2,500 miles on a variety of online purchases including:

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  • Eligible purchases made at your favorite retailer's website
  • Online grocery orders
  • Restaurant delivery orders
  • Online drugstore orders (Including prescription orders made online)

With everyone at home and relying on deliveries more than ever, this is a great offer to take advantage of.

If you're targeted for an offer on an AAdvantage earning card, you could maximize these earnings even further when you go through the AA shopping portal for online purchases. If you weren't targeted for any of the above offers, here are our top picks for the best credit cards for online shopping:

  • Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card: Best for cash back on online shopping
  • Chase Freedom Unlimited: Best for easy rewards
  • The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express: Best for frequent shoppers
  • Chase Freedom: (No longer open to new applicants) Best for rotating 5x points
  • American Express® Gold Card: Best for purchase protections
  • Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card: Best for Amazon purchases
  • U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card: Best for selecting your own bonus category
  • Capital One Spark Miles for Business: Best for price protection
  • The Platinum Card® from American Express: Best for Saks annual credit (enrollment required)

The information for the Amex EveryDay Preferred card and Chase Freedom has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Have you received a similar offer on one of your cards? Let us know in the comments.

For Capital One products listed on this page, some of the above benefits are provided by Visa® or Mastercard® and may vary by product. See the respective Guide to Benefits for details, as terms and exclusions apply

Additional reporting by Carissa Rawson.

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Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.