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Citi Strata Elite
Citi ThankYou Points Mastercard

Citi Strata Elite

Issued by Citi

$595
Annual Fee
1.5x
Base Rate
12x
Hotels (Citi Travel)
100k
Welcome Bonus
Annual Fee
$595
Default Earn Rate
1.5x points/$
Point Value
1.50c each
Foreign Transaction Fee
None

Earning Categories

Hotels (Citi Travel)
12x
Car Rentals (Citi Travel)
12x
Attractions (Citi Travel)
12x
Flights (Citi Travel)
6x
Restaurants (Citi Nights)
6x
Restaurants
3x

Current Welcome Bonus

100,000 points
Est. value: $1,500
Spend $6,000
Within 3 months

Earn 100,000 bonus ThankYou Points after spending $6,000 within 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $1,000 in gift cards or travel rewards

Statement Credits

$1,589/year total
Hotel Benefit
$300
/year

Up to $300 off a hotel stay of two nights or more when booked through cititravel.com (once per calendar year)

Splurge Credit
$200
/year

Every calendar year, earn up to $200 in statement credits on your choice of up to 2 of the following brands: 1stDibs, American Airlines (exclusions apply), Best Buy®, Future Personal Training, and Live Nation (exclusions apply)

Blacklane Credit
$200
/year

Every calendar year, earn up to $200 in statement credits when you book with Blacklane, a premium global chauffeur service. Earn up to $100 on Blacklane purchases January through June and up to $100 July through December

Priority Pass Select membership
$469
/year

Priority Pass™ Select membership Enjoy complimentary access to 1,500+ airport lounges worldwide. Annual membership fee valued at $469

American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Access Passes
$300
/year

Every calendar year, receive 4 Admirals Club® Citi Strata Elite℠ Passes for access to nearly 50 Admirals Club® lounges (over $300 in value). Inside each of the nearly 50 lounges, you can enjoy a selection of snacks, complimentary cocktails, personal travel assistance and more.

Global Entry
$120
/year

Additionally, Up to $120 Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck® Application Fee Credit Receive a statement credit, up to $120 every four years, as reimbursement for your application fee for Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck

Card Perks

Priority Pass Select
LOUNGE_ACCESS

Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership with access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide

Hertz Five Star Status
OTHER

Complimentary Hertz Five Star status

25% Points Bonus on Portal Redemptions
OTHER

Get 25% more value when redeeming ThankYou points for travel through Citi Travel portal

Citi ThankYou Points Program

Program Details
Currency points
Program Type CREDIT_CARD
Transfer Partners (40)
AAdvantage
1:0.7
AAdvantage
1:1
Accor Live Limitless
1:0.5
Accor Live Limitless
1:0.35
Aeromexico Club Premier
1:1
Aeromexico Club Premier
1:0.7
Avianca LifeMiles
1:1
Avianca LifeMiles
1:0.7
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
1:1
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
1:0.7
Choice Privileges
1:2
Choice Privileges
1:1.4
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands
1:1
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands
1:0.7
Emirates Skywards
1:0.56
Emirates Skywards
1:0.8
Etihad Guest
1:0.7
Etihad Guest
1:1
Flying Blue
1:1
Flying Blue
1:0.7
I Prefer Hotel Rewards
1:2.8
I Prefer Hotel Rewards
1:4
Leaders Club
1:0.14
Leaders Club
1:0.2
Qantas Frequent Flyer
1:1
Qantas Frequent Flyer
1:0.7
Qatar Avios
1:1
Qatar Avios
1:0.7
Singapore KrisFlyer
1:1
Singapore KrisFlyer
1:0.7
Thai Royal Orchid Plus
1:0.7
Thai Royal Orchid Plus
1:1
True Blue
1:1
True Blue
1:0.7
Turkish Miles&Smiles
1:1
Turkish Miles&Smiles
1:1
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
1:1
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
1:0.7
Wyndham Rewards
1:1
Wyndham Rewards
1:0.7

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