Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +1st year free ($99 annual fee rebated)
  • +Welcome Bonus: 80,000 miles

Cons

  • No purchase protection

Our Review

Unlock Premier American Airlines Benefits with the Citi® AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®

  • 80,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,500 in the first 4 months
  • 2X AAdvantage® miles per $1 on American Airlines purchases, dining and gas
  • 1X mile per $1 on all other spending
  • First checked bag free for you and up to four companions on domestic AA flights
  • Preferred boarding on American Airlines flights
  • 25% savings on in‑flight food and beverages
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • $99 annual fee (waived first year)

Whether you’re a frequent flyer or planning occasional getaways, this card accelerates your AAdvantage® earnings on every swipe and trims travel costs with free bags and priority boarding. Enjoy a generous sign‑up bonus to boost your mileage balance, plus ongoing benefits that make every American Airlines trip smoother. Manage your miles and perks seamlessly in the Citi Mobile® app and start unlocking premium AA advantages today.

Annual fee $99 (waived first year). Foreign transaction fee: 3%. See issuer for full terms and details.

Rewards

All Spending

1x

AAdvantage pts per dollar

Gas

2x

AAdvantage pts per dollar

Restaurants

2x

AAdvantage pts per dollar

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See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries1x
$700/mo
Gas & EV2x
$200/mo
Transit1x
$100/mo
Restaurants2x
$300/mo
Pharmacy1x
$50/mo
Travel1x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments1x
$250/mo
Telecom1x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming1x
$100/mo
Office supplies1x
$0/mo
All other spending1x
$500/mo

Points Earned

36,000

AAdvantage/yr

Estimated Value

$360

After Fees

+$360

1st Year Value

$1,160

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 1x8,400 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 2x4,800 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 2x7,200 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1x600 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1x3,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1x6,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.2x
Total points earned36,000 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$360

First-year advantages

  • $99
Total first-year advantages$99

Perks & Benefits

Priority Boarding

Included

Luggage credit

Included

Additional Benefits

25% savings on inflight food and beverage purchases. Enjoy preferred boarding on American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 companions traveling with you on the same reservation. The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard does not provide lounge access. No foreign transaction fees. Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 4 companions traveling with you on the same reservation.

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee

    1st year free

    $99

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • Earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles after spending $3,500 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.
  • Earn 2 AAdvantage miles for every $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants, and on eligible American Airlines purchases
  • Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage mile earned from purchases
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to four companions traveling with you on the same reservation
  • Enjoy preferred boarding on American Airlines flights

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