Top perks
65,000 bonus miles
You'll earn this bonus after you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first four months of account opening. That's a lot of miles for a reasonable minimum spending requirement, making this one of the best sign-up bonuses of any airline credit card. Note that you won't be eligible if you've already opened this card and received its sign-up bonus within the previous 48 months.
Earn up to 2 miles per $1
The sCitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® earns 2 miles per $1 on purchases with:
- American Airlines
- Telecommunications merchants
- Cable and satellite providers
- Car rental merchants
- Gas stations
On other eligible purchases, it earns 1 mile per $1. If you have moderate-to-high business spending, you can quickly earn enough miles for free American Airlines flights.
One free checked bag
On domestic flights with American Airlines, you and up to four companions on the same reservation will each get one free checked bag. American Airlines would otherwise charge $30 for your first checked bag, so even if you're traveling solo, this perk can save you $60 on a round trip.
Preferred boarding
You and up to four companions on your reservation will be able to board with Group 5. This group boards after priority boarding but before economy boarding. When you're bringing a carry-on, boarding a little earlier could make it easier to find space in the overhead compartments.
Earn an American Airlines companion certificate
If you make at least $30,000 in eligible purchases during your card membership year and you keep the card open for at least 45 days after your annual fee posts, you'll receive an American Airlines companion certificate. A companion certificate entitles you to purchase a round-trip domestic economy ticket for someone traveling with you at a cost of $99 plus taxes and fees. Depending on the itinerary, you could save over $300.
25% savings on eligible in-flight purchases
You'll save 25% on in-flight purchases of food, beverages, and internet made with your CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard®. Airline credit cards that offer in-flight discounts often exclude internet because it's offered by a third-party merchant, but this card is an exception to the rule.
Annual fee waiver
Although this card charges a $99 annual fee, that fee is waived for the first year.
No foreign transaction fees
You won't need to pay more if you use your credit card while traveling abroad.
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