- 5x on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com
- 2x on key business categories and purchases of $5,000+
- Up to $600 hotel, $200 airline fee and $209 CLEAR+ credits, plus Dell, Adobe and Indeed credits
Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select
MastercardCiti・Mastercard・No.044
The classic AAdvantage workhorse where the free checked bag alone can offset the annual fee for a couple of trips.
✓ Annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee checked on 2026-10-17 (source: creditcards.aa.com). Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often; the issuer's site has the current terms.
Reward highlights
- 2x miles on American Airlines, gas & dining
- First checked bag free on domestic itineraries
- Preferred boarding and a $125 flight discount after $20k spend
Who it's for
Best for regular American Airlines flyers who check bags and want boarding and mileage perks.
Good for
Key benefits
- Free first checked bag on domestic American itineraries
- Preferred boarding
- 2x miles on American, gas and dining
- $125 American flight discount after $20,000 in annual spend
Rates & fees
APR and fees as published by the issuer. Variable APRs move with the prime rate, so check the issuer's site before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select card have an annual fee?
$0 intro annual fee the first year, then $99 a year.
Is it worth it if I fly American?
Yes, the free checked bag alone can offset the fee over a couple of trips.
Does it charge foreign transaction fees?
No foreign transaction fees.
⚠️ About this data: Where we have checked a card's annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee, the page shows the date and the source. Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often, so the issuer's own site is the final word. Approval is decided by the issuer. Nothing here is financial advice.