American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards
Citi issues five AAdvantage cards, from the no-fee MileUp to the $695 Executive with Admirals Club membership, and every card earns Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage status on the miles it earns from purchases. Barclays used to issue the AAdvantage Aviator cards, but American announced in December 2024 that Citi would become the exclusive US issuer and would begin moving Barclays cardmembers to Citi in 2026. American's own card site now lists only the Citi cards.
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| Card | Issuer | Annual fee | Welcome offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citi / AAdvantage MileUp Card | Citi | No annual fee | Earn 15,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. |
| Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard | Citi | $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $99 | Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles after $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months. |
| Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard | Citi | $350 | Earn 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles after $4,000 in purchases within the first 3 months. |
| Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard | Citi | $695; $175 for up to 3 authorized users, then $175 for each additional one | Earn 125,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after $15,000 in purchases within the first 5 months of account opening. |
| Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard (business) | Citi | $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $99 | Earn 65,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening. |
Citi / AAdvantage MileUp Card
Citi · Mastercard · Personal card
- Annual fee
- No annual fee
- Welcome offer
- Earn 15,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
- Foreign transaction fee
- 3% of each purchase transaction in U.S. dollars
What it earns
| 2x | grocery stores |
|---|---|
| 2x | eligible American Airlines purchases |
| 1x | all other purchases |
Airline benefits
- 25% savings on inflight food and beverage purchases on American Airlines flights
- 1 Loyalty Point for every eligible AAdvantage mile earned from purchases
Credits and travel cover
- Authorized users at no charge
Who can get the offer: New account bonus is not available if you have received a new account bonus for an AAdvantage MileUp account in the past 48 months or if you converted another Citi credit card account on which you earned a new account bonus in the last 48 months into an AAdvantage MileUp account.
Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
Citi · World Elite Mastercard · Personal card
- Annual fee
- $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $99
- Welcome offer
- Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles after $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months.
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What it earns
| 2x | restaurants, including takeout |
|---|---|
| 2x | gas stations |
| 2x | eligible American Airlines purchases |
| 1x | all other purchases |
Airline benefits
- First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to four companions
- Preferred boarding on American Airlines flights
- 25% savings on inflight food and beverage purchases
- $125 American Airlines Flight Discount after $20,000 in purchases in a cardmembership year and account renewal
- 1 Loyalty Point for every eligible AAdvantage mile earned from purchases
Credits and travel cover
- Authorized users at no additional charge
Who can get the offer: Not available if you have received a new account bonus for a Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select account in the past 48 months.
Source: American Airlines: Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select card page
Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard
Citi · Mastercard · Personal card
- Annual fee
- $350
- Welcome offer
- Earn 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles after $4,000 in purchases within the first 3 months.
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What it earns
| 6x | AAdvantage Hotels bookings |
|---|---|
| 3x | eligible American Airlines purchases |
| 2x | restaurants |
| 2x | transit, including taxis, rideshares and public transit |
| 1x | all other purchases |
Airline benefits
- Four Admirals Club Globe Passes a year
- First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to eight companions
- Preferred boarding for you and up to eight companions
- Companion Certificate from the second year on renewal ($99 ticketing fee plus taxes and fees)
- Flight Streak: a 5,000 Loyalty Point bonus after every four qualifying flights, up to 15,000 a year
- Up to $100 back a year on inflight purchases
- Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit up to $120 every 4 years
- 1 Loyalty Point for every eligible mile earned from purchases
Credits and travel cover
- Splurge Credit: up to $100 a year with select brands including AAdvantage Hotels and Live Nation
- Up to $240 a year in Turo credits ($30 per trip, up to 8 trips)
- Trip cancellation and interruption protection, trip delay protection and lost or damaged luggage cover
- MasterRental car rental coverage
Shopping benefits
- Extended warranty
- Purchase Assurance Plus
Who can get the offer: New account bonus is not available if you have received a new account bonus for a Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard account in the past 48 months.
Source: American Airlines: Citi / AAdvantage Globe card page
Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard
Citi · World Legend Mastercard · Personal card
- Annual fee
- $695; $175 for up to 3 authorized users, then $175 for each additional one
- Welcome offer
- Earn 125,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after $15,000 in purchases within the first 5 months of account opening.
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What it earns
| 12x | eligible hotels and car rentals booked through AAdvantage Hotels and AAdvantage Cars |
|---|---|
| 4x | eligible American Airlines purchases (5x after $150,000 of them in a calendar year) |
| 1x | all other purchases |
Airline benefits
- Admirals Club membership for the primary cardmember, plus up to 2 guests or immediate family
- First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 companions
- Priority check-in, airport screening where available and priority boarding for you and up to 8 companions
- Up to 40,000 bonus Loyalty Points: 10,000 each on reaching 50,000, 90,000, 165,000 and 240,000 Loyalty Points
- 1 Loyalty Point for every eligible mile earned from purchases
- Up to $100 back a year on inflight and eligible Admirals Club purchases
- Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit up to $120 every 4 years
- Up to $500 back a year on American Airlines Vacations packages (up to $250 each half year)
Credits and travel cover
- Up to $180 in Lyft credits ($15 after 3 eligible rides a month) and up to $120 back on prepaid Avis and Budget rentals
- Omni Hotels Champion status, with one free night a year after a qualifying stay
- Avis President's Club enrollment through August 31, 2028
- Trip cancellation and interruption protection, trip delay protection, lost baggage protection and worldwide car rental insurance
Who can get the offer: New account bonus is not available if you have received a new account bonus for a Citi / AAdvantage Executive account in the past 48 months or if you converted another Citi credit card account on which you earned a new account bonus in the last 48 months into a Citi / AAdvantage Executive account.
Source: American Airlines: Citi / AAdvantage Executive card page
Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard
Citi · World Elite Mastercard · Business card
- Annual fee
- $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $99
- Welcome offer
- Earn 65,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What it earns
| 2x | eligible American Airlines purchases |
|---|---|
| 2x | gas stations |
| 2x | car rentals |
| 2x | telecommunications |
| 1x | all other purchases |
Airline benefits
- First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 4 companions
- Preferred boarding on American Airlines flights
- 25% savings on select inflight purchases, including Wi-Fi, food and drinks
- Companion Certificate after $30,000 in annual spend ($99 redemption fee plus taxes)
- Loyalty Points on card purchases
Credits and travel cover
- Employee cards at no additional cost, with individual spending limits
- AAdvantage Business membership
Source: American Airlines: Citi / AAdvantage Business card page
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American Airlines AAdvantage credit card FAQ
- Which bank issues the American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards?
- Citi issues the US American Airlines AAdvantage cards: Citi / AAdvantage MileUp Card, Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard, Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard, Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard and Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard.
- What are the American Airlines AAdvantage card welcome offers?
- As read on the issuers' pages on September 23, 2026: Citi / AAdvantage MileUp Card, Earn 15,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening; Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard, Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles after $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months; Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard, Earn 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles after $4,000 in purchases within the first 3 months; Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard, Earn 125,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after $15,000 in purchases within the first 5 months of account opening; Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard, Earn 65,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening. Offers change often, so check the issuer's page before applying.
- How much is the annual fee on the American Airlines AAdvantage cards?
- Citi / AAdvantage MileUp Card: No annual fee. Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard: $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $99. Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard: $350. Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard: $695; $175 for up to 3 authorized users, then $175 for each additional one. Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard: $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $99.
- Which American Airlines AAdvantage card includes lounge access?
- Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard includes lounge membership. The full lounge terms are on each card's section of this page.
- Which American Airlines AAdvantage cards come with a free checked bag?
- Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard, Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard, Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard and Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard. The exact rules (how many bags, who travels with you, which flights) are listed under each card.
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Sources
- American Airlines: AAdvantage credit cards · official page
- American Airlines: AAdvantage MileUp card page · official page
- American Airlines: Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select card page · official page
- American Airlines: Citi / AAdvantage Globe card page · official page
- American Airlines: Citi / AAdvantage Executive card page · official page
- American Airlines: Citi / AAdvantage Business card page · official page
- American Airlines newsroom: American and Citi extend co-branded card partnership (December 5, 2024) · official page