Can the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card Pay for Itself in One Trip? Here’s How I Saved $1,800 on a Europe Trip by Tyler Glatt August 24, 2025 0 If you know how to use them, premium credit cards can give you more value than they cost. That's a pretty foregone conclusion with the new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. But in fact, I’d even go as far to say this card can pay for itself in a single trip. To prove it, I grabbed a backpack and went to the airport. Here’s what came next.
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card Review: Valuable Welcome Bonus, Lucrative Benefits, but Not Perfect by Harrison Pierce August 20, 2025 0 The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card provides plenty of premium value to justify the annual fee for most travelers, from valuable statement credits to premium travel perks. However, its bonus categories are a bit convoluted. Here's our full review of this brand-new card.
Easy Ways to Use and Maximize the Citi Strata Elite Card’s $300 Annual Hotel Credit by Tyler Glatt August 10, 2025 4 If you're reading this, there's a good chance you like saving money on hotels. Who doesn't? The brand-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card makes it easier to do just that with its annual hotel savings benefit worth up to $300. Here's how to use the credit and our best tips on how to maximize it.
Citi Strata Elite Admirals Club Passes Explained: How They Work and How to Maximize Them by Tyler Glatt August 2, 2025 0 The brand-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card offers cardholders four American Airlines Admirals Club passes annually. Here's everything you need to know about how the card's Admirals Club passes work, plus some tips to help you get the most out of them.
The Reserve by Citi Travel Is Here — These Are the Benefits You’ll Get on Each Booking by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea August 2, 2025 2 Citi’s new Reserve by Citi Travel offers luxury hotel bookings with elite-like perks such as early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast for two, room upgrades, and property credits. Here’s how to take advantage of this new benefit when booking through Citi Travel.
Earn 20k Points With the No-Annual-Fee Citi Strata℠ Card — Plus up to 5X Points on Spending by Tyler Glatt July 31, 2025 0 The Citi Strata℠ Card has no annual fee and a new welcome offer worth 20,000 bonus ThankYou® Points. Between that bonus and the card’s boosted earning rates, it’s a fantastic choice if you’re looking to earn valuable transferable points. Here's why.
How to Use the Free Citi Shop Program to Save Money on Online Purchases by Tyler Glatt July 18, 2025 0 When it comes to online shopping, few things make the experience better than earning extra rewards through a shopping portal. One option you might not be as familiar with is Citi Shop — a free program that lets eligible Citi cardholders earn statement credits and access additional savings at more than 5,000 online retailers. Here's how it works.
Goodbye [CC_AW_ShortName slug=CitiRewardsPlus], Hello [CC_CardName slug=CitiStrata] — Here’s What That Means for You by Tyler Glatt May 26, 2025 0 The Citi Rewards+® Card is out, and the Citi Strata℠ Card is in. Beyond the new name and a fresh coat of paint (literally), this no-annual-fee card is getting a major overhaul. And many of the changes are kicking in on July 20, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing
How to Use Chase Trip Delay Insurance to Get Reimbursed for Flight Delays by Jess Farley and Andrew Kunesh May 23, 2025 36 Flight delays are inevitable when traveling by air. Planes get held up by weather, mechanical, or personnel issues, or you may get bumped due to the flight being overbooked. But, provided you pay with the right card, you won’t have to rough it in the departures lounge or wear the outlay of an expensive airport hotel. If you hold a Chase travel card, it’s likely you have access to some of the best Trip Delay protection available, provided you follow all the steps listed out below.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Use the Citi Prestige® Card’s $250 Travel Credit by Ross Denkin and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 9, 2025 43 Despite not being available to new cardholders, the Citi Prestige® Card still has serious appeal. With features like a fourth night free on hotel stays and 5x bonus categories, this card is incredibly rewarding. One of the best ways to offset the annual fee is its annual $250 travel credit. Here's how to effortlessly maximize this benefit.
Citi Travel℠ Portal Guide: How to Earn and Redeem ThankYou® Points for Flights, Hotels, and More by Ian Snyder May 7, 2025 2 The Citi Travel℠ portal is one of several ways you can redeem Citi ThankYou® Points. It doesn't offer the same value as the array of transfer partners, but it does have the upside of letting you use your points for flights on all major carriers. It also gives you a one-stop shop for booking many aspects of your trip. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Score 65k Valuable Miles With the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® by Ryan Smith and Cameron Laufer May 4, 2025 2 The Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® has a new applicant bonus of 65,000 bonus AAdvantage® miles. Here's a detailed look at this offer, the card's ongoing benefits, and why now is an excellent time to apply before this offer takes flight.
Citi Adds New Restrictions to The Citi Strata Premier Card’s Welcome Bonus — Here’s What Changed by Lauren Wynn April 9, 2025 1 The Citi Strata Premier® Card offers a great mix of value and perks; it's one of my favorite "keeper cards" in my wallet. However, if you're looking to earn a bonus on this card, there are new terms and conditions attached to its welcome bonus. Here's what you need to know.
Citi Might Have Just Tightened Its Product Change Rules — Here’s Why That Matters by Cameron Laufer April 4, 2025 2 Recent reports indicate that Citi has begun restricting which cards you can product change to and from. And that’s bad news for customers. Here’s what we know so far.
Citi Flex Pay Partners with Apple Pay: How to Spread Payments Over 3 Months with No Interest by Skye Class December 27, 2025 0 Apple Pay and Citi Flex Pay are partnering to allow shoppers to spread out their spending without interest. With this partnership, shoppers can spend $75 or more and spread the cost over three months without credit card interest or fees while earning Citi ThankYou points. Here's what you need to know.
Citi Adds a Two-Year Extended Warranty Benefit to Two No-Annual-Fee Cards by Sam Helmy November 20, 2024 1 Citi recently emailed select cardholders to announce the addition of a new extended warranty benefit to two cards. This benefit is a pleasant surprise if you use such a card to make purchases that could use up to two years of extra coverage for large purchases. Here are the details of all Citi cards we now know have an extended warranty benefit.
The Cost to Apply for Programs Like Global Entry Is Increasing on October 1. Will Your Credit Card Cover the Higher Fees? by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes October 3, 2025 0 If you missed the news, the cost of Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS will increase on October 1, 2024. Since October 1 is just a few short days away, now's a great time to apply for one of these trusted traveler programs before they become more expensive. Or, if you have a credit card offering an application fee waiver as a perk, you may not need to act so swiftly — here's why.
Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card Review: Great for Reducing Credit Card Debt by Samantha Holland and Brett Holzhauer May 29, 2024 0 The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card is a 0% introductory APR credit card that gives cardholders payment flexibility on purchases and balance transfers. The card is a great option for consumers wanting to avoid interest charges, but it isn't the best for those looking for credit card rewards. Is the tradeoff worthwhile? Let's take a closer look.
Now Open for Applications: The Refreshed Citi Strata Premier® Card by Tyler Glatt May 16, 2024 0 For those (myself included) who've been waiting earnestly for the scoop on what's changing with Citi Strata Premier® Card, today is your lucky day. The is here and is open to new applicants. Here's what you need to know about the and what aspects of it evolved from the now-retired Citi Strata Premier.
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Card Review: Free Test Drive, Fair Benefits by Mark Jackson and Jess Farley May 9, 2024 8 The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® offers travelers a free checked bag, preferred boarding, and the chance to earn AAdvantage elite status just from spending on the card. Plus, the card is currently offering a solid sign-up bonus of 80,000 bonus miles and a waived annual fee for the first year. Here's our full review to help you decide if it's a good addition to your rewards portfolio.
AAdvantage® MileUp Card Review: A Mediocre Option for Earning AA Miles With No Annual Fee by Jenna Hansen April 27, 2024 0 The American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card is an okay option with no annual fee and a few benefits. It earns 2X on AA purchases and at grocery stores. If you're trying to earn AA miles in as many ways as possible, then you might consider adding this card to your collection. Otherwise, there are better options for benefits. However, for those wanting to earn miles with no annual fee, you might be interested.
Costco Anywhere Visa® Card Review: Extra Earnings for Costco Fans by Samantha Holland March 19, 2024 0 The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi is available exclusively for Costco members, and it earns rewards at Costco warehouses and beyond. In this article, we'll explore the pros and cons, earning rates, and how to redeem rewards accrued on the card.
Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® Review: Benefits Justify the Fee by Ian Snyder November 18, 2025 26 Leverage your business expenses to fly for free on American Airlines with the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard®, thanks to its everyday earnings and solid welcome bonus. Plus, enjoy a suite of benefits when you fly American that can more than pay for the card each year.
You Can Now Redeem Citi ThankYou® Points at Walgreens — But Please Don’t by Sam Helmy October 28, 2023 2 You can now redeem your Citi ThankYou® Points directly for Walgreens purchases. However, the redemption rate is poor and is best avoided since you have many better options to use your Citi ThankYou® Points.
Citi Simplicity® Card Review: No Late Fees or Annual Fees Ever by Senitra Horbrook October 27, 2023 0 The Citi Simplicity® Card has one of the longest introductory APR rates of all balance transfer offers on the market. But there are several other factors you should consider before you pick a card to restructure debt or finance a significant purchase. Check out our full card review to get the details and compare your options.
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