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CitiChecked Oct 4, 2026

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

80,000 AAdvantage miles welcome bonus.

Welcome offer
Annual fee
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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$945$45
Typical spender$1,160$260
Heavy spender$1,605$705
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

  • Worth more to a typical spender than about 70% of the 650 cards we track.

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

Welcome offer

80,000 miles

Qualifying purchases

The page states: “Earn 80,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after qualifying purchases.” Additional limitations, terms and conditions apply.

How you earn · American Airlines AAdvantage

  • 2× milesgas stations
  • 2× milesrestaurants
  • 2× mileseligible American Airlines purchases
  • 1× milesEverything else

Rates and fees

Rates and fees for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®, each with its source
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Benefits

  • Turo Car Rentals statement credit
  • 1 free checked bag on domestic American Airlines itineraries for the cardmember and up to 4 travel companions on the same reservation.
  • Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage® mile earned from purchases toward AAdvantage® status.
  • Preferred boarding on American Airlines flights for the cardmember and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation.
  • 25% savings on inflight food and beverage purchases on American Airlines flights when using the card.
  • American Airlines flight discount.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • No blackout dates when booking with miles.
  • AAdvantage® miles can be redeemed for flights to nearly 1,100 destinations worldwide on American Airlines, oneworld® and partner airlines.
  • Status members may receive complimentary premium cabin upgrades, complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred Seats, and same-day standby priority; benefits vary by status tier.
  • Citi Entertainment® special access to event tickets and experiences.

Questions

What is the annual fee?
$99, waived for the first 12 months citi.com, since Sep 29, 2026
Does it charge a foreign transaction fee?
No. citi.com, since Sep 29, 2026
What is the purchase APR?
19.74–29.74% APR citi.com, since Sep 29, 2026
Is there a welcome bonus?
80,000 AAdvantage miles. citi.com, since Sep 29, 2026

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