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Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Card

70,000 Miles Bonus No Foreign Fees
$595 Annual Fee
19.49%–29.49% Variable Purchase APR
70,000 Welcome Bonus
720+ Recommended FICO
Miles Reward Type
Browse Cards Citibank Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Card

Welcome Bonus

70,000 Miles
Welcome Bonus
Spend $7,000 in the first 90 days
Bonus Posted Within 8-10 weeks after meeting the purchase requirement

Rewards

Reward TypeMiles
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 10x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
Travel Portal10x
ExpirationMiles expire after 24 months of inactivity; miles do not expire as long as the primary cardmember account remains open
Redemption NotesMiles cannot be transferred to partner airline loyalty accounts directly from the card; redemptions available on oneworld and partner airline flights but must be booked through the American Airlines AAdvantage program
CategoryRateTypeCap
AAdvantage Hotels and AAdvantage Cars Bookings
Earn 10 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent on eligible hotel bookings through aadvantagehotels.com and eligible car rentals booked through aa.com/cars with no annual cap.
10x Miles No cap
American Airlines Purchases — Miles Booster (Post $150K Spend)
Earn 5 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases for the remainder of the calendar year after reaching $150,000 in total card purchases in that calendar year.
5x Miles No cap
American Airlines Purchases
Earn 4 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases; after spending $150,000 in purchases in a calendar year, the rate increases to 5 miles per $1 for the remainder of the year.
4x Miles No cap
All Other Purchases
Earn 1 AAdvantage mile per $1 spent on all other purchases with no mileage cap.
1x Miles No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Airport Lounge
Travel Insurance
Trip Delay Coverage
Lost Luggage Coverage
Global Entry $120
TSA PreCheck $120
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
Avis and Budget Car Rental Statement Credit
Earn up to $120 in statement credits every calendar year when eligible prepaid car rentals are booked directly on avis.com or budget.com.
Credits Up to $120/year
Up to $120
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Application Fee Credit
Cardmembers receive a statement credit of up to $120 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.
Credits Up to $120 every 4 years
Up to $120
Grubhub Monthly Statement Credit
Earn a statement credit of up to $10 per monthly billing statement on eligible Grubhub purchases, for a total of up to $120 every 12 billing statements.
Credits Up to $120/year ($10/billing cycle)
Up to $120
Lyft Credits
After taking 3 eligible Lyft rides in a calendar month, earn a $10 Lyft credit, for a total of up to $120 in Lyft credits annually.
Credits Up to $120/year ($10/month)
Up to $120
Citi Flex Pay
Eligible purchases of $75 or more can be split into fixed monthly payments using Citi Flex Pay with no application or credit check required while continuing to earn miles on purchases.
Financial Complimentary
Flexible Payment Due Date
Cardmembers can choose their billing due date from available dates at the beginning, middle, or end of the month.
Financial Complimentary
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Cardmembers pay no foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the United States.
Financial $0
Up to $0
Common Carrier Trip Cancellation and Interruption Protection
Provides reimbursement for non-refundable trip expenses when a common carrier trip is cancelled or interrupted due to a covered event such as illness, severe weather, or other qualifying circumstances.
Insurance Complimentary
Lost or Damaged Luggage Protection
Covers luggage that is lost, stolen, or damaged by a common carrier when the trip is paid for with the card.
Insurance Complimentary
MasterRental Car Rental Coverage
Provides coverage for damage or theft of eligible rental vehicles when the rental is paid with the card and the cardholder declines the rental agency's collision damage waiver.
Insurance Complimentary
Trip Delay Protection
Reimburses cardmembers for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses such as meals and lodging when a common carrier trip is delayed by a qualifying number of hours and the trip was purchased with the card.
Insurance Complimentary
Citi Entertainment Access
Cardmembers get special access to purchase tickets to thousands of events including presale tickets and exclusive experiences for concerts, sporting events, and arts and culture through Citi Entertainment.
Lifestyle Complimentary
24/7 Customer Service
Live customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling the number on the back of the card.
Other Complimentary
Authorized User Miles Earning
Cardmembers can add up to 3 authorized users for a combined annual fee, with additional users available for an extra fee per user; miles earned on all authorized user purchases are credited to the primary cardmember's AAdvantage account.
Other $175 for up to 3 users, then $175 per additional user
Automatic Account Alerts
Cardmembers can opt into automatic alerts via email or text for balance updates, payment reminders, and credit limit notifications.
Other Complimentary
Contactless Pay
The chip-enabled card supports tap-to-pay at contactless payment terminals for faster and more convenient in-store transactions.
Other Complimentary
Digital Wallet Compatibility
The card is compatible with major digital wallets enabling contactless payments online, in-app, and in stores.
Other Complimentary
Free FICO Score Access
Cardmembers receive complimentary online access to their FICO Score to help monitor and understand their credit history.
Other Complimentary
Paperless Statements
Cardmembers can opt into paperless statements and electronic communications to receive statements and most legal notices online.
Other Complimentary
10,000 Loyalty Point Bonus at 50,000 Loyalty Points
Earn a 10,000 Loyalty Point bonus after reaching 50,000 Loyalty Points in a status qualification year, helping accelerate AAdvantage elite status qualification.
Rewards 10,000 bonus Loyalty Points
10,000 Loyalty Point Bonus at 90,000 Loyalty Points
Earn an additional 10,000 Loyalty Point bonus after reaching 90,000 Loyalty Points in the same status qualification year, for a total potential bonus of 20,000 Loyalty Points per year.
Rewards 10,000 bonus Loyalty Points
10x Miles on AAdvantage Hotels and AAdvantage Cars
Earn 10 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent on eligible hotel bookings through aadvantagehotels.com and eligible car rentals booked through aa.com/cars with no annual cap.
Rewards 10x miles
1x Miles on All Other Purchases
Earn 1 AAdvantage mile per $1 spent on all other purchases with no mileage cap.
Rewards 1x miles
4x Miles on American Airlines Purchases
Earn 4 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases, with the rate increasing to 5 miles per $1 for the remainder of the calendar year after spending $150,000 in total purchases.
Rewards 4x miles (5x after $150K spend)
AAdvantage Loyalty Points
Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage mile earned from card purchases, helping cardmembers qualify for AAdvantage elite status faster.
Rewards 1 Loyalty Point per mile earned
24-Hour Fraud Protection
Citi monitors the account around the clock and alerts cardmembers if unusual activity is detected.
Security Complimentary
Citi Quick Lock
Cardmembers can instantly block new charges on a misplaced card via the Citi Mobile App or citi.com while allowing existing recurring transactions to continue.
Security Complimentary
EMV Chip Technology
The card includes chip-based technology for enhanced security and global acceptance at chip-enabled terminals.
Security Complimentary
Mastercard ID Theft Protection
Mastercard's ID Theft Protection program monitors personal information chosen by the cardmember and sends alerts if suspicious activity is found. Enrollment is free at mastercardidps.idprotectiononline.com.
Security Complimentary
25% Inflight Food and Beverage Savings
Cardmembers receive 25% savings on inflight food and beverage purchases on American Airlines flights when paying with this card.
Travel 25% savings
Admirals Club Access for Authorized Users
Authorized users added to the account receive complimentary Admirals Club lounge access when traveling on a same-day American Airlines-marketed flight.
Travel Complimentary
Complimentary Admirals Club Membership
Primary cardmembers receive complimentary annual Admirals Club membership (valued at up to $850), granting access to more than 100 Admirals Club lounges and partner lounges worldwide, including complimentary drinks, snacks, and Wi-Fi. Up to 2 guests may accompany the primary cardmember.
Travel Up to $850/year
Up to $850
First Checked Bag Free
The primary cardmember and up to 8 companions listed on the same domestic American Airlines reservation each receive their first checked bag free, saving up to $35 per person each way.
Travel Complimentary
No Blackout Dates on Award Travel
AAdvantage miles can be redeemed for flights with no blackout dates, giving cardmembers full flexibility when booking award travel on American Airlines and partner airlines.
Travel Complimentary
No Mileage Earning Cap
There is no limit on the number of AAdvantage miles that can be earned through card purchases.
Travel Unlimited

Interest Rates

Purchase APR19.49%–29.49% Variable
Balance Transfer APR29.49%
Cash Advance APR29.74%
Penalty APR29.99%
Min. Interest Charge$0.5

Fees

Annual Fee $595
Authorized User Fee$175
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer Feeeither $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
Cash Advance Feeeither $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater

Approval & Eligibility

720 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 720–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyDifficult
Credit ProfileExcellent
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo
AvailabilityPuerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands (bonus offer excluded)

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, excessive cash advances, repeated rapid application and cancellation of cards to farm bonuses, returns of purchases used to meet minimum spend requirements, using the card for non-personal or non-household purposes, application fraud or misrepresentation
Cliff Effect Rules
The 48-month restriction is card-specific — holding or having received a bonus on the Executive card does not block bonuses on other Citi AAdvantage cards (Platinum Select, Globe, MileUp) and vice versa. However, Citi may limit aggregate credit extended across all personal cards, which can result in denials or credit reallocation requirements for applicants already holding multiple high-limit Citi accounts. Community data points note that Citi is more willing to approve the Executive for applicants who reallocate credit from existing Citi cards via the reconsideration line rather than issuing net new credit.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
The Citi AAdvantage Executive card enforces a card-specific 48-month bonus restriction — applicants who received a new account bonus on a Citi AAdvantage Executive account, or who converted another Citi card on which they earned a bonus into an Executive account, within the past 48 months are ineligible for the welcome bonus. Standard Citi velocity rules apply: no more than one new personal card approval per 8 days and no more than two within any 65-day period. Applicants residing in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are excluded from the bonus offer on certain application channels.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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Welcome Bonus 70,000 Miles
APR 19.49%–29.49% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $595
RewardsMiles
Welcome Bonus70,000 Miles
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO720+
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