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- Ben Schlappig, One Mile at a TimeThe Citi AAdvantage Platinum Card offers a good welcome bonus with an annual fee that’s waived for the first year. The card also offers some potentially valuable perks, like a first checked bag free on American itineraries, which can quickly cover the annual fee. Furthermore, new as of 2022, spendin...
- Holly Johnson, CreditCards.comIf you fly with American Airlines, it makes sense to pick up the AAdvantage Platinum Select card. Not only can you earn a big initial sign-up bonus, but you can also earn miles for each dollar you spend on the card. Still, it can make sense to compare this card to other airline credit cards as well...
- Jasmin Baron, Business InsiderIt is an excellent choice for people who like to fly American Airlines and earn miles in the AAdvantage loyalty program. The annual fee is $99, waived for first 12 months, so for the first year it doesn't cost anything to have the card — but even after that, the value you'll get from the card's perk...
- Rebecca Lake, MyBankTrackerThe Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite MasterCard comes with money-saving travel extras like priority boarding and discounts on in-flight purchases. Travelers who head to destinations outside the U.S. will appreciate the lack of a foreign transaction fee.
- Sienna Wrenn, Elisabeth Christopherson, The BalanceOffers several ways for American Airlines fans to earn high-value miles. You don’t have to spend a ton to earn a big bonus, either. This card charges an annual fee, but you can make up the cost if you take advantage of the free checked bag benefit on a couple of round-trip flights per year.
Interest Rates | |
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Regular APR Interest Rate |
16.74% ‐ 25.74% (Variable) This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
Balance Transfer Interest Rate |
16.74% ‐ 25.74% (Variable) This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
Cash Advance Interest Rate |
25.99% (Variable) This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
Rates & Fees | |
Annual Fee |
$99.00 Waived on the first year. |
Balance Transfer Fee |
5% Minimum of $5 |
Cash Advance Fee |
5% Minimum of $10 |
Foreign Transaction Fee | $0.00 |
Over Limit Fee | $0.00 |
Late Payment Fee |
$40.00 Maximum |
Promotions | |
Sign up bonus |
50000 miles after spending $2,500 On purchases within the first 3 months. |
Rewards | |
All Purchases | 1 mile for $1 spent |
Restaurants | 2 miles for $1 spent |
Gas | 2 miles for $1 spent |
Groceries | No |
Hotels | No |
Travel |
2 miles for $1 spent On eligible American Airlines purchases. |
Pharmacy | No |
Bills | No |
Additional Details |
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Features & Benefits | |
Additional Card Holders | Yes |
Travel Accident Insurance | No |
Car Rental Insurance | No |
Car Rental Discount | No |
Extended Warranty | No |
Purchase Protection | No |
Zero Liability | No |
No Foreign Transaction Fees | Yes |
Emergency Assistance | No |
Concierge Service | No |
Price Protection | No |
Fraud Protection | No |
Free Credit Scores | No |
Wireless Payments | Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay |
Virtual Cards | No |
Additional Benefits |
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Eligibility | |
Minimum Security Deposit | $0 |
Minimum Age | 18 |
Minimum Personal Income | |
Temporary Residents | No |
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Terms & Conditions | Official Terms & Conditions |
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