Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select
American Airlines loyalists, free checked bag + boarding.
External link to Citi’s own application page.
The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select costs $99 a year. It earns 2% on travel and 1% on everything else. Forex markup is 0%. These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.
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How much Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select actually pays you over time, net of annual fees.
Includes 40% in this card's boost category, 60% general spend.
Estimates use the card's published rates and a 40/60 boost-vs-general split. Real returns vary with how tightly your spend matches each card's boost categories.
What does the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select earn?
What you earn back, by category.
50,000 AA miles after $2,500 spend in 3 months
What do you get with the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select?
- 2x miles on American Airlines + dining + gas
- 1x on everything else
- Free first checked bag for cardholder + 4 companions
- Preferred boarding
- Annual fee waived first year
Who qualifies for the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select?
These are guidelines, not hard cutoffs. Banks frequently approve below the listed income if your credit is healthy.
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select FAQ
›What is the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select annual fee?
The annual fee is $99 (joining fee $0).
›What does the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select earn?
It earns 2% on travel and 1% on everything else.
›What is the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select forex markup?
The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select charges 0% forex markup on foreign-currency spends.
›What income do you need for the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select?
Citi publishes no minimum income requirement for this card; approval rests on your credit profile.
›What is the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select welcome bonus?
50,000 AA miles after $2,500 spend in 3 months.
›Are these Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select figures verified?
These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.
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