Citi AAdvantage Executive vs The Platinum Card® from American Express

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Citi AAdvantage Executive is an airline credit card. How does it compare to American Express Platinum, a travel and airline charge card? Read our comparison chart below.

Keep in mind, the Citi AAdvantage Executive has a $450 annual fee, while the American Express Platinum has a $550 annual fee.

Charge Card vs Credit Card: Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard® is a credit card while The Platinum Card® from American Express is a charge card. If you plan to carry a balance, avoid charge cards as they usually require that you pay in full.

	Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard®	The Platinum Card® from American Express
	Personal Credit Card	Personal Charge Card
	Card Interest Rates & Fees
Purchase APR	17.74% to 25.74%* (Variable) based on your creditworthiness and other factors	N/A
Balance Transfers APR	17.74% to 25.74%* (Variable) based on your creditworthiness and other factors	N/A
Foreign Transaction Fee	No foreign transaction fee	No foreign transaction fee
Annual Fee	$450 annual fee	$550 annual fee
		Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees
	Card Rewards & Benefits
Introductory Bonus Airline Rewards	Introductory Bonus Airline Rewards: Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
Introductory Bonus Reward Points		Introductory Bonus Reward Points: Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases in your first 3 months.
Travel Rewards		Travel Rewards
Airline Rewards	Airline Rewards: Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases and 1 AAdvantage® mile for every $1 spent on other purchases	Airline Rewards: 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel.
Bonus Airline Rewards	Bonus Airline Rewards: Earn 10,000 AAdvantage® Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) after you spend $40,000 in purchases within the year
Hotel Rewards		Hotel Rewards: 5X Membership Rewards points on prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com.
Point Rewards		Point Rewards: Earn 1 point for virtually every dollar spent.
Airline Status	Airline Status: Admirals Club® membership. Complimentary Admirals Club® lounge access for authorized users. Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries (for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation). Enjoy Preferred Boarding on American Airlines domestic flights. Receive 25% savings on in-flight food and beverage purchases when you use your card on American Airlines flights.	Airline Status: $200 Airline Fee Credit, up to $200 per calendar year in baggage fees and more at one qualifying airline. Terms Apply. Access to 5 airport lounge networks including The Centurion® lounge network, The International American Express lounges, Delta Sky Club® lounges, Priority Pass(TM) Select, and Airspace Lounge. Enrollment required for Priority Pass Select.
Hotel Status		Hotel Status: Enroll for complimentary SPG Gold Status (Starwood Preferred Guest Gold Preferred Guest). Enroll for complimentary Hilton Honors Gold Status. Fine Hotels & Resorts - book your stay through American Express FHR at one of 600 luxury hotels and you may get a room upgrade upon arrival, daily continental breakfast for 2, guaranteed 4pm late checkout and a special amenity unique to each property. Terms Apply.
Airline Transfer Partners		Airline Transfer Partners: Airline transfer partners include Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France, Emirates, Cathay Pacific (Asia Miles), Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, Etihad, Alitalia, All Nippon Airways and more.
	CreditDonkey® Card Reviews
Pros & Cons		Pros: Travel benefits 60,000 bonus points after you spend $5000 in first 3 months Concierge service Cons: $550 annual fee
Bottom Line		Excellent charge card for frequent travelers... Read full review
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