2008 Advisor
steve9631
Bellingham, WA
Ten years later, still a great card
5 star rating

paying cash, an aggressive saver, love photography, adventurous, love to travel, an aggressive investor, a frequent flyer
Pros

    got 25k AAdvantage miles, Rewards Program, Excellent Customer Service, high limit


JUN
24
2008

Citi - AAdvantage Platinum Mastercard — 

If airmiles are your goal, this is a great card.  I have seen bonus sign up offers ranging from 15,000 to 25,000 airmiles, and this through a very good organization in my opinion. In the 10 years I have carried an AAdvantage Citibank Mastercard, I have had zero problems, and have found Citibank to have a very helpful staff.  This is much more than I can say for some other cards I have carried. 

1 airmile per dollar spent through the card is awarded, and your airmiles can be utilized on many other carriers participating in the One World network. which means you can fly anyplace in the world you find you want to go on airmiles. Offers for increased mileage awards are also available for hotels, car rentals, dining, etc. 

There is an annual fee involved, but the fee is waived for the first year of card utilization.  I carry no credit card balances, so the interest rate is not as important as the benefits to me, but if a low interest rate is your goal rather than airmile accumulation, other cards may suit your needs more throughly. 

I have found this card to work very well for international travel, and have gleaned many free vacations from it's use. 



I_thumb_up Citi - AAdvantage Platinum Mastercard is recommended by steve9631

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steve9631 wrote on Jun 25, 2008 at 12:59PM

In response to LisaCarey's comment from Jun 25, 2008 at 11:39AM:

Amen!

LisaCarey wrote on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:39AM

As much as we love to travel, every point and perk counts.

kid-kansas wrote on Jun 24, 2008 at 4:04PM

In response to steve9631's comment from Jun 24, 2008 at 3:35PM:

My Motto is "If it's Free, Why not!" ;)

steve9631 wrote on Jun 24, 2008 at 3:35PM

In response to kid-kansas's comment from Jun 24, 2008 at 11:52AM:

It is. I found if ya gotta fly someplace, you might as well get something for it.

kid-kansas wrote on Jun 24, 2008 at 11:52AM

Sounds like a great way to see the world....;)