- 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 Strata Premier
MastercardCiti・Mastercard・No.017
An underrated all-rounder travel card whose 3x categories cover almost all daily big-ticket spend.
✓ Annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee checked on 2026-07-16 (source: citi.com). Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often; the issuer's site has the current terms.
Reward highlights
- 3x dining, supermarkets, gas, air & hotels
- Transfer to airline partners
- Unusually wide 3x coverage
Who it's for
Best for someone who wants one card covering most everyday categories at 3x.
Good for
Key benefits
- No foreign transaction fees
- Transfer points to airline partners
- Annual hotel savings benefit
- Purchase protection & trip coverage
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 Strata Premier have an annual fee?
Yes, $95 per year.
Does it charge foreign transaction fees?
No, it has no foreign transaction fees.
What makes its rewards stand out?
It earns 3x across an unusually wide set: dining, supermarkets, gas, air travel and hotels.
⚠️ 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.