Last updated: 10/2/2022

Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard

Earns: American AAdvantage

GigaTake:

One of the better options if you want to earn American miles. But with those miles being so hard to use, you might want to consider a different card. Even a generic travel rewards card might be a better way to get free flights on the airline.

This card is best for:

  • Dining
  • Gas

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

  • Decent bonuses for dining and gas, 2 points per dollar.
  • Free checked bags and priority boarding on American Airlines.

Cons

  • $99 annual fee after the first year.
  • American miles can be hard to use.

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Value = 1.2 cents per point
Effective Value = 2.4 %

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Annual Fee = $99

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Bonus Rating

Points

After you spend $2,500 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards
2x Dining

OK

OK

2x Gas

Good

good

Good

In the top 50% of cards.

2x American Airlines

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

1x All Other

OK

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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 first year
  • $99 thereafter
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Additional perks of owning this card

First checked bag free

First checked back is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to four companions traveling with you on the same reservation.

Preferred boarding

Eligible credit cardmembers will board after Priority boarding is complete, but before the rest of economy boarding.

25% off inflight

Receive a 25% savings on eligible inflight food and beverage purchases 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 cash advance, whichever is greater.
LATE PAYMENTS Up to $41
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 0%