Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®

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Current Offer

Earn 50,000

American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles

after $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.

Annual Fee: $99 $99, waived for the first 12 months

Terms Apply. | Rates & Fees.

No Foreign Transaction Fees

How to Earn Rewards

2x

Earn 2 miles for every $1 spent at restaurants and gas stations

2x

Earn 2 miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases

1x

Earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on other purchases

Benefits

First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 4 travel companions

Preferred boarding on American Airlines flights

Our Take

Citi is an advertising partner.

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® has earned its status as the most popular American Airlines co-branded card by striking an ideal balance between valuable travel benefits and a reasonable annual fee. Cardholders enjoy practical travel perks including priority boarding, a free checked bag on American Airlines flights, and 25% savings on in-flight purchases. The rewards structure is straightforward yet rewarding, offering double miles on restaurant and gas station purchases as well as eligible American Airlines transactions, while all other spending earns 1 mile per dollar.

What makes this card particularly appealing is its cost-effective annual fee, which cardholders can easily recoup through just a few uses of the free checked bag benefit throughout the year. This accessibility, combined with its practical travel benefits and everyday earning potential, positions the Platinum Select as an excellent entry point for travelers seeking American Airlines rewards without committing to a premium card’s higher annual fee.