The Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select is built for regular American Airlines travelers looking to save money on fees and earn extra miles without paying a steep annual fee. It balances domestic flight perks with elevated rewards on everyday categories like dining and gas stations.
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Overview
Domestic American Airlines travel
Checked bag fee savings
Everyday gas and dining purchases
Taking just one or two domestic flights per year with American Airlines easily justifies the $99 annual fee. Because standard checked bags cost $35 or more each way, a single round trip for two people saves enough in baggage fees to cover the fee entirely. Preferred boarding and zero foreign transaction fees add extra convenience whenever you travel.
While 2x miles on gas, dining, and American Airlines purchases helps grow your AAdvantage balance, those looking for premium perks like Admirals Club lounge access or general travel flexible points may want to look elsewhere. For core American Airlines flyers who want straightforward savings and perks, this card is a dependable pick.
This card provides excellent value for frequent or casual American Airlines flyers whose baggage savings easily offset the modest annual fee.
Welcome Offer
after you spend $2,500 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Est. Value
$700
Required Spend
$2,500
Time Frame
3 Months
Est. Value
$700
Required Spend
$2,500
Time Frame
3 Months
Earning
You earn AAdvantage miles directly on every dollar spent, with double miles on American Airlines purchases along with everyday categories like gas and dining.
American Air
Dining
Gas
Everywhere
Rewards percent based on a valuation of 1.4¢ per AAdvantage mile
Benefits
First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries
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.
American Airlines flight discount
Receive a $125 American Airlines flight discount after spending $20,000 or more in purchases during your cardmembership year and renewing your card.
Eligibility
Excellent credit or higher is recommended for this card.
Credit approval is not guaranteed. Meeting the recommended credit range does not ensure approval, and applicants with lower scores may still be considered.
Pricing
Annual Fee
$99
Purchase APR
19.74% - 29.74%
Variable
Transfer APR
19.74% - 29.74%
Variable
Cash Advance APR
29.99%
Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
Balance Transfer
$5 or 5%
Cash Advance
$10 or 5%
Late Payment
$41
Return Payment
$41
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Recognition
75,000 Points
Worth $1,125
After you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$595
Rec. Credit
Excellent
80,000 Miles
Worth $1,120
After you spend $8,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$695
Rec. Credit
Excellent
75,000 Miles
Worth $1,050
After you spend $5,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 5 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$99
Rec. Credit
Excellent
