Last updated: 10/2/2022

Citi Premier

Earns: Citi Thank You Points

GigaTake:

An excellent choice if you want to earn Citi ThankYou Points. It earns 3 points per dollar on all sorts of common categories. The $95 annual fee is par for the course for a high-earning card like this.

This card is best for:

  • Groceries
  • Hotels
  • Airlines

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

  • Lots of big bonus categories, all earning 3 points per dollar: dining, groceries, hotels, airlines and gas.

Cons

  • $95 annual fee.
  • Citi has fewer transfer partners than many other programs.

See how the Citi Premier compares to other credit cards

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Reward Rate = 3x

Value = 1.4 cents per point
Effective Value = 4.2 %

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7%

Reward Rate = 3x

Value = 1.4 cents per point
Effective Value = 4.2 %

0%
7%

Reward Rate = 3x

Value = 1.4 cents per point
Effective Value = 4.2 %

0%
5%

Reward Rate = 1x

Value = 1.4 cents per point
Effective Value = 1.4 %

0%
3%

Welcome Bonus = 80,000

Value = 1.4 cents per point
Effective Value = $1120

$5
$1700

Annual Fee = $95

$0
$695
Welcome Bonus
80,000

Excellent

Bonus Rating

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

Points

After you spend $4,000 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards
3x Groceries

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

3x Dining

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

3x Gas

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

3x Hotels

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

3x 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
Citi Thank You Points
Gigapoints Value
1.4¢ per point
0.4¢ PER POINT
2¢+ PER POINT
Annual Fee
  • $95
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The Fine Print

PURCHASES APR 18.99% – 26.99%
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 0%