Last updated: 10/2/2022

Citi AAdvantage MileUp

Earns: American AAdvantage

GigaTake:

Since there’s no annual fee, you can’t go too wrong with this card if you want to earn American AAdvantage miles. But given the relatively low value of America miles, a cash- back card will probably put more money in your pocket.

This card is best for:

  • Groceries

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

  • Best way to earn American miles without paying an annual fee.

Cons

  • No annual fee.
  • Other cards earn more.

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Reward Rate = 2x

Value = 1.2 cents per point
Effective Value = 2.4 %

0%
7%

Reward Rate = 1x

Value = 1.2 cents per point
Effective Value = 1.2 %

0%
3%

Welcome Bonus = 10,000

Value = 1.2 cents per point
Effective Value = $120

$5
$1700

Annual Fee = $0

$0
$695
Welcome Bonus
10,000

OK

Bonus Rating

Points

After you spend $500 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards
2x Groceries

Very Good

very good

2x American Airlines

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

1x All Other

OK

OK

Is this card right for me?

That depends on your individual spending patterns. We have a tool that figures it out for you. Learn what you could earn.

Program Name
American AAdvantage
Gigapoints Value
1.2¢ per point
0.4¢ PER POINT
2¢+ PER POINT
Annual Fee
  • $0
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Additional perks of owning this card

25% Savings on Inflight Food and Beverage Purchases

25% savings on inflight purchases of drinks and snacks when you use your card on American Airlines flights.

The Fine Print

PURCHASES APR 18.99% – 27.99%
BALANCE TRANSFER FEE Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
CASH ADVANCE APR 28.24% (Variable)
CASH ADVANCE FEE Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater.
LATE PAYMENTS Up to $41
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 3%