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Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
A mainstream American Airlines co-brand card that rounds out a major gap in the current Citi lineup coverage.
Last verified Apr 6, 2026. Confirm live issuer terms before applying.
Bottom line
Worth a closer look if the benefits fit your routine
- Best fit
- Best fit if travel and gas is already in your budget and the card perks match your routine.
- Watch out
- $99 fee only works if the benefits are useful without changing your spending behavior.
Bonus ROI
N/A
Needs a listed spend threshold
Annual fee
$99
Annual card cost
Credit needed
Good+
Issuer approval tier
Required spend
No listed offer
No active spend hurdle
Travel
2x
Eligible American Airlines purchases.
Gas
2x
Dining
2x
General spending
1x
Credits And Perks
What actually offsets the fee
American Airlines Trip Perks
Citi AAdvantage cards are built around checked-bag savings, boarding-related perks, and stronger value for frequent American Airlines travelers.
AAdvantage Mileage Program Integration
The card deepens value inside the American Airlines ecosystem through mileage earning and airline-specific cardholder benefits.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Eligible international purchases do not incur an added foreign transaction surcharge.
Travel Rewards Ecosystem
The card is designed to fit into a broader travel-rewards setup through issuer redemptions, hotel stays, flights, or travel-portal bookings.
Issuer Offer
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