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CitiChecked Oct 4, 2026

American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp Card

No annual fee. Purchase APR 19.74 –29.74 %, variable.

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What it's worth

Yearly value in dollars: rewards and credits minus the annual fee, for three ways of spending. First year includes any welcome bonus.
SpendingFirst yearAfter
Light spender$155$155
Typical spender$370$370
Heavy spender$770$770
The spending each assumes, a month
  • Light spender: groceries $300, dining $100, gas $100, everything else $500
  • Typical spender: groceries $600, dining $300, gas $200, travel $150, everything else $1,250
  • Heavy spender: groceries $900, dining $600, gas $300, travel $600, airfare $300, hotels $300, everything else $2,500

Assumed: points valued at an assumed 1¢.

Estimates from the published terms above, as checked Oct 4, 2026; not advice. How we value cards

How it compares

  • No annual fee, like about 85% of the 626 cards we track.
  • Worth more to a typical spender than about 80% of the 650 cards we track.

Shares rounded to 5 points. Fees and APRs as stated; value for our typical spender. Method

How you earn · American Airlines AAdvantage®

  • 2× mileseligible American Airlines purchases
  • 2× milesgrocery stores, including grocery delivery services
  • 1× milesEverything else

Rates and fees

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Benefits

  • Statement credit welcome offer: $100 one time
  • The first checked bag is not free.
  • No lounge access.
  • 25% savings on inflight food and beverage purchases when using the card on American Airlines flights.
  • Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage mile earned from purchases.
  • AAdvantage miles can be redeemed for flights to nearly 1,100 destinations worldwide on American Airlines, oneworld and partner airlines, as well as seat upgrades, car rentals, hotel stays, vacation packages and more.
  • No blackout dates when booking with miles.
  • Preferred boarding is not included.
  • Complimentary premium cabin upgrades, complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred Seats, and same-day standby priority may be available to status members; benefits vary by status tier.
  • Other

Questions

What is the annual fee?
None citi.com, since Oct 3, 2026
Does it charge a foreign transaction fee?
Yes: 3 % of the U.S. dollar amount of each purchase. citi.com, since Sep 29, 2026
What is the purchase APR?
19.74–29.74% APR citi.com, since Sep 30, 2026

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