{"id":159393,"date":"2026-09-28T18:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T18:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=159393"},"modified":"2026-09-29T12:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:05:56","slug":"mileup-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/mileup-card\/","title":{"rendered":"AAdvantage\u00ae MileUp Card Review: A Mediocre Option for Earning AA Miles With No Annual Fee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Citi's <a data-ccid=\"4048125\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanAirlinesAAdvantageMileUpCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MileUp<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> is one of many cards <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/earn-american-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earning American Airlines miles<\/a>. Each card offers varying benefits, earning rates, and annual fees. So where does the AA MileUp Card fit in?<\/p>\n<p>If you're looking to earn AA miles from a simple card with no annual fee and a handful of minor perks, this may fit the bill. Otherwise, it might be wise to check out your other options, even if you fly American just a handful of times a year.<\/p>\n<p>Let's take a look at what this card has to offer so you can decide for yourself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048125\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MileUp<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/c2f8754c-6f3d-4639-a779-f1d6a5c6e831.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Airlines AAdvantage\u00ae MileUp\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"4048125\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanAirlinesAAdvantageMileUpCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles and a $100 statement credit after making $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MileUp<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles and a $100 statement credit after making $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$0<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MileUp<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card earns 2x miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchases and at grocery stores, including delivery services, plus 1x on all other purchases. With no annual fee, it\u2019s a straightforward way to earn AAdvantage miles, making it ideal for occasional travelers looking to earn miles on everyday spending.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>15,000 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles and a $100 statement credit after making $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening<\/li>\r\n \t<li>2X AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles on eligible American Airlines purchases and at grocery stores, including grocery delivery services<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Save 25% on inflight drinks and snacks when you use your card on American Airlines flights<\/li>\r\n \t<li>$0 annual fee<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>2 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles for each $1 spent at grocery stores, including grocery delivery services<\/li>\r\n<li>2 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>1 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> mile for every $1 spent on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/AAMileUp\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-10-1922515737#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"AA_MileUp_Card_Pros\">AA MileUp Card Pros<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>No annual fee<\/li>\n<li>2X miles at grocery stores, including grocery delivery, and on eligible American Airlines purchases<\/li>\n<li>25% savings on inflight food and beverage purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"AA_MileUp_Card_Cons\">AA MileUp Card Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>No free checked bags<\/li>\n<li>Limited earning potential<\/li>\n<li>Charges foreign transaction fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"AA_MileUp_CardWelcome_Bonus\">AA MileUp Card\u00a0Welcome Bonus<\/span><\/h2>\nEarn 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles and a $100 statement credit after making $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.\n<p>This is a fairly standard offer for a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-benefits-no-annual-fee-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">no-annual-fee card<\/a>. The required spending is low, and the bonus reflects that. In terms of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-credit-card-offer-history\/\" rel=\"noopener\">offer history on this card<\/a>, 15,000 miles is the best bonus we've seen. That adds a bit of perspective.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Make_a_Product_Change_to_the_AA_MileUp_Card\">Make a Product Change to the AA MileUp Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The AA MileUp Card is an option for Citi cardholders looking to downgrade or product change an existing card. Making a product change instead of closing an account is a good way to manage your account \u2014 you'll preserve your credit history while eliminating the annual fee.<\/p>\n<p>For example, let's say you've had the <span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a data-ccid=\"3004018\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/citi-aadvantage-platinum-select\/\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Select<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, which carries a $99, waived for first 12 months, for the last couple of years. But you recently got approved for the <a data-ccid=\"5048392\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/citi-aadvantage-globe-card-review\/\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Globe\u2122 Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> because you wanted more benefits and were willing to pay its higher annual fee. Instead of canceling your <a data-ccid=\"3004018\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/citi-aadvantage-platinum-select\/\">AA Platinum Select<\/a>, you could ask Citi whether you're eligible to convert it to the no-annual-fee AA MileUp Card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To make a product change, you'll have to call the phone number on the back of your Citi credit card. Read more about it in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-product-change-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\">our Citi product change explainer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"AA_MileUp_Card_Benefits\">AA MileUp Card Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Often, a card's benefits are what help make up for the annual fee. In this case, the few benefits the card offers set you ahead from the beginning since there is no annual fee.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>25% savings on inflight food and beverage purchases on American Airlines flights when you use your card to pay<\/li>\n<li>No cap on the amount of miles you can earn each year<\/li>\n<li>Add authorized users at no additional charge<\/li>\n<li>Receive 1 Loyalty Point for every eligible AAdvantage mile earned from purchases, helping you work toward <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">AA Elite status<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"AA_MileUp_Card_Earning_Rates\">AA MileUp Card Earning Rates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The MileUp card has a simple earning structure as follows:<\/p>\n<p><ul>\r\n<li>2 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles for each $1 spent at grocery stores, including grocery delivery services<\/li>\r\n<li>2 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>1 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> mile for every $1 spent on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>\n<p>If earning American Airlines miles is your priority, putting grocery purchases on this card is an easy way to build up your stash.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_126819\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126819 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Dollar-Gill-Unsplash-grocery-shopping-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"a person browses bags of chips in a large supermarket\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Dollar-Gill-Unsplash-grocery-shopping-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Dollar-Gill-Unsplash-grocery-shopping-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Dollar-Gill-Unsplash-grocery-shopping-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Dollar-Gill-Unsplash-grocery-shopping-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Dollar Gill\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-credit-card-for-groceries\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The 8 Best Credit Cards for Groceries and Supermarkets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeeming_Miles_With_the_AA_MileUp_Card\">Redeeming Miles With the AA MileUp Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Miles earned with the <a data-ccid=\"4048125\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanAirlinesAAdvantageMileUpCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">AA MileUp Card<\/a> can be used to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">book flights on American Airlines and its nearly 20 airline partners<\/a>. That means you can book flights on Oneworld airlines like British Airways, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, and non-alliance partners like Etihad Airways and Air Tahiti Nui.<\/p>\n<p>No matter where you want to go in the world, you can likely get there on one of American's partners. Or, take advantage of some of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/best-ways-to-use-american-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines sweet spots<\/a> that abound. How does 20,000 miles to fly to northern South America sound? Or 60,000 miles in business-class to Japan? You can book those with AA miles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54831\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54831 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/American-Airlines-AA-787-First-Class-Cabin-Featured-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"interior of American Airlines first class cabin on Boeing 787 aircraft\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/American-Airlines-AA-787-First-Class-Cabin-Featured-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/American-Airlines-AA-787-First-Class-Cabin-Featured-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/American-Airlines-AA-787-First-Class-Cabin-Featured-1536x1228.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/American-Airlines-AA-787-First-Class-Cabin-Featured-2048x1637.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/American-Airlines-AA-787-First-Class-Cabin-Featured-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>American Airlines first class on a Boeing 787 aircraft. Credit: J.T. Genter\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, you can use American Airlines miles on flight upgrades, rental cars, and hotels. However, we don't usually recommend this since the redemption rate is often poor.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Application_Restrictions\">Application Restrictions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The card's application rules state that the welcome bonus is &#8220;not available if you have received a new account bonus for an AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MileUp<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> account in the past 48 months.&#8221; . You're also ineligible if you converted another Citi credit card account on which you earned a new-account bonus in the past 48 months into an AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MileUp<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> account. <\/p>\n<p>Beyond this, Citi also has strict application frequency rules. You can only apply for one personal card per eight-day period and only two cards in a 65-day period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/rewards-card-application-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding Rewards Credit Card Application Rules and Restrictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Cards_That_Compete_With_the_AA_MileUp_Card\">Cards That Compete With the AA MileUp Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-wells-fargo\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/65e17f75-84ae-4552-8604-128a3c6ba3fe.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Platinum Select\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Select<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after $3,500 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"3004018\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantagePlatinumSelectWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99, waived for first 12 months<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent at restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent at gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 1X mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/11937075.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"520083\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>10X on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Gas and EV Charging Stations <\/li>\r\n<li>1X \u2013 Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/merchant.linksynergy.com\/fs\/banners\/40602\/40602_58.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Wells Fargo Autograph\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Wells Fargo Autograph<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 20,000 bonus points when you spend $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - that's a $200 cash redemption value.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Wells Fargo Autograph\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"5048294\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-WellsFargoAutographCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"5048294\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/autograph-visa\/terms\/?product_code=CC&subproduct_code=AU&FPID=012988I6P10000&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=IM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>3x on travel \u2013 including airfare, hotels, car rentals, timeshares, cruises, and more<\/li>\r\n<li>3x on transit \u2013 including parking, tolls, subways, ride shares, railways, ferries, and more<\/li>\r\n<li>3x on dining \u2013 including dining in, take-out, catering,\r\ndelivery and more<\/li>\r\n<li>3x at gas stations \u2013 including gas stations and electric vehicle charging stations<\/li>\r\n<li>3x on phone plans \u2013 including landline providers and cell phones<\/li>\r\n<li>3x on streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>1x on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>If you want an American Airlines card with a higher welcome offer and more benefits, <\/b>check out the <a data-ccid=\"3004018\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/citi-aadvantage-platinum-select\/\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Select<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>. The card has an annual fee of $99, waived for first 12 months and offers the first checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for the cardholder and up to four companions on the same reservation, plus preferred boarding. It also earns 2X miles on eligible American Airlines purchases and at restaurants and gas stations. You'll earn Loyalty Points on eligible purchases as well.\u00a0Read our full <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/citi-aadvantage-platinum-select\/\" rel=\"noopener\">review of the Citi AA Platinum Select<\/a> to learn more.<\/li>\n<li><b>If you want a card with transferable rewards that can be used with multiple airlines, <\/b>look at the <span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi Strata Premier<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/span>. You can transfer ThankYou Points to 21 airline and hotel partners. American Airlines is on the list, along with programs such as Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Qantas. You won't get free checked bags or preferred boarding with American Airlines from this card, but you'll gain more flexibility in how you use your rewards. Our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-premier\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Citi Strata Premier<\/span>\u00a0review<\/a> has more details.<\/li>\n<li><b>If you want a no-annual-fee card with flexible earnings and rewards, <\/b>consider the <span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a data-ccid=\"5048294\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/wells-fargo-autograph\/\">Wells Fargo Autograph<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"5048294\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/autograph-visa\/terms\/?product_code=CC&subproduct_code=AU&FPID=012988I6P10000&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=IM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/span>. The card offers several uncapped 3X bonus categories, allows you to transfer points to multiple programs, and does not carry an annual fee. It also includes cell phone protection, and you won't get charged any foreign transaction fees if you find yourself on an overseas trip. Learn more in our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/wells-fargo-autograph\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo Autograph Card review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Which American Airlines Credit Card Is Right for You?<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048125\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanAirlinesAAdvantageMileUpCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">AA MileUp Card<\/a> is a decent option for a no-annual-fee airline card. However, it lacks many of the benefits you'd normally expect from an airline credit card, including a free checked bag and preferred boarding.<\/p>\n<p>If you're trying to earn AA miles in as many ways as possible, the card could have a place in your wallet \u2014 particularly for grocery purchases. Otherwise, another card may offer a larger welcome bonus, stronger travel benefits or more flexible rewards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048125\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MileUp<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/c2f8754c-6f3d-4639-a779-f1d6a5c6e831.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Airlines AAdvantage\u00ae MileUp\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"4048125\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanAirlinesAAdvantageMileUpCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles and a $100 statement credit after making $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MileUp<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles and a $100 statement credit after making $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$0<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MileUp<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card earns 2x miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchases and at grocery stores, including delivery services, plus 1x on all other purchases. With no annual fee, it\u2019s a straightforward way to earn AAdvantage miles, making it ideal for occasional travelers looking to earn miles on everyday spending.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>15,000 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles and a $100 statement credit after making $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening<\/li>\r\n \t<li>2X AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles on eligible American Airlines purchases and at grocery stores, including grocery delivery services<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Save 25% on inflight drinks and snacks when you use your card on American Airlines flights<\/li>\r\n \t<li>$0 annual fee<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>2 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles for each $1 spent at grocery stores, including grocery delivery services<\/li>\r\n<li>2 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>1 AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> mile for every $1 spent on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/AAMileUp\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-10-1922515737#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#AA_MileUp_Card_Pros\">AA MileUp Card Pros<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#AA_MileUp_Card_Cons\">AA MileUp Card Cons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#AA_MileUp_CardWelcome_Bonus\">AA MileUp Card\u00a0Welcome Bonus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Make_a_Product_Change_to_the_AA_MileUp_Card\">Make a Product Change to the AA MileUp Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#AA_MileUp_Card_Benefits\">AA MileUp Card Benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#AA_MileUp_Card_Earning_Rates\">AA MileUp Card Earning Rates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_Miles_With_the_AA_MileUp_Card\">Redeeming Miles With the AA MileUp Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Application_Restrictions\">Application Restrictions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_That_Compete_With_the_AA_MileUp_Card\">Cards That Compete With the AA MileUp Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American Airlines AAdvantage\u00ae MileUp\u00ae 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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":153237,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_bluesky_share_type":"","_mastodon_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"","timeOption":"","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":""},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12055],"tags":[12776,12620,12785],"coauthors":[36392,36537],"class_list":["post-159393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-credit-cards","tag-american-aadvantage","tag-card-reviews","tag-citibank"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=159393"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":279638,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159393\/revisions\/279638"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/153237"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=159393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=159393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=159393"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=159393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}