Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
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The standard-issue American Airlines card, fee waived year one.
Welcome Bonus
Under review
Current claim suppressed
Spend Requirement
Under review
Annual Fee
Under review
Last recorded terms remain in the history below
Credit Score
700+
(Good-Excellent)
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 75,000 | $3,500 in 4 mo | Bonus decreased: 80,000 → 75,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2025-02 | 80,000 | $3,500 in 4 mo | Bonus increased: 75,000 → 80,000Peak offer | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-08 | 75,000 | $3,500 in 4 mo | Bonus increased: 50,000 → 75,000 · Spend: $2,500 → $3,500 · Window: 3 → 4 monthsElevated offer became the norm | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-01 | 50,000 | $2,500 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 2xAmerican Airlines purchases
- 2xRestaurants and gas stations
- 1xEverything else
Last Recorded Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦First checked bag free on domestic AA itineraries for you and up to 4 companions
- ✦Preferred boarding
- ✦$125 AA flight discount after $20,000 spend in a card year
- ✦25% inflight savings
- ✦Earns Loyalty Points toward AA status
Why it earns its spot
- +Fee waived year one makes the bonus pure profit
- +Free bags for a family of five pays the fee many times over
- +2x restaurants and gas is decent for a cobrand
Where it costs you
- −Citi 48-month bonus clock on AAdvantage cards
- −Beyond bags and boarding the perks are thin
The Compound Verdict
The default AA card and the right first move for anyone building an AAdvantage balance. Waived fee, a 75k bonus, and family bag coverage make year one an easy yes. Decide at renewal whether the bags justify $99.
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