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Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 | $6,000 | 1.5 ¢ | $201 | $395 |
$1576
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| Bonus Extra | Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| 25,000 Global Companion Certificate | Annual 25,000-point Global Companion Cert + 100,000 Cert After $60,000 Spend | B of A 2/3/4 , No 5/24 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120,000 | $10,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $131 | $299 |
$1322
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| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 9000 bonus points annually, 4 A-list boardings, WiFi credit, TSA Credit | No CR , 24 from Bonus , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 | $5,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $125 | $150 |
$1240
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| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 2 United Club Passes Annually, Free Bag for you and a companion, Priority boarding | No CR , 24 from Bonus , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 | $20,000 | 1.4 ¢ | $50 | $95 |
$1235
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Automatic Aeroplan 25K Status annually for New cardmember,3x points on grocery stores & Restaurant | 24 from Bonus , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90,000 | $5,000 | 1.4 ¢ | $340 | $350 |
$1220
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| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Four annual Admiral's Club passes and an annual $99 Companion Certificate | Citi 2/65 , Citi 1/8 , Citi 6/6 , Citi 5 Day Rule , 48 From Bonus , No 5/24 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125,000 | $6,000 | 1.2 ¢ | $310 | $650 |
$1112
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| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Delta sky club access, annual companion certificate | Amex 3/90 , Amex 4 Credit , Delta Family , No 5/24 , Amex 1/7 , Amex Popup Jail |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,000 | $5,000 | 1.5 ¢ | $0 | $70 |
$1105
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| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Annual $99 companion Fare | No CR , B of A 1/24 , No 5/24 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,000 | $2,500 | 1.5 ¢ | $0 | $99 |
$1089
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 50% off companion discount | Barclay 6/24 , No 5/24 , Barclay 0/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,000 | $4,000 | 1.5 ¢ | $0 | $95 |
$1085
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| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Annual $99 companion Fare | B of A 1/24 , B of A 2/3/4 , No 5/24 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75,000 | $5,000 | 1.4 ¢ | $50 | $0 |
$1070
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| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| First checked bag free, Preferred boarding, Double miles at gas stations & restaurants | No CR , Citi 1/95 , No 2nd Biz , 48 From Bonus , No 5/24 , Citi 2/65 , Citi 1/8 , Citi 6/6 , Citi 5 Day Rule |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 | $8,000 | 1.2 ¢ | $250 | $350 |
$1036
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| $100 credit with Delta purchase, Anniversary companion pass | Amex 3/90 , No CR , No 2nd Biz , Amex 4 Credit , No 5/24 , Amex 1/7 , Amex Popup Jail |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90,000 | $6,000 | 1.2 ¢ | $0 | $0 |
$1032
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| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Priority Boarding, Free checked bag, 20% off in-flight purchases | Amex 3/90 , No CR , No 2nd Biz , Amex 4 Credit , No 5/24 , Amex 1/7 , Amex Popup Jail |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85,000 | $3,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $21 | $99 |
$1006
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 3000 bonus points annually | SW Pers 1/24 , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125,000 | $15,000 | 1.2 ¢ | $270 | $650 |
$1000
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Delta sky club access, Annual companion certificate | Amex 3/90 , No CR , Amex 4 Credit , No 5/24 , Amex 1/7 , Amex Popup Jail |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 | $7,500 | 1.1 ¢ | $25 | $95 |
$963
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 24 from Bonus , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,000 | $3,000 | 1.2 ¢ | $0 | $0 |
$936
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Free checked bag, priority boarding | Amex 3/90 , Amex 4 Credit , Delta Family , No 5/24 , Amex 1/7 , Amex Popup Jail |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85,000 | $3,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $1 | $149 |
$936
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Companion Pass, 6000 bonus points annually | SW Pers 1/24 , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,000 | $6,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $0 | $99 |
$899
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| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 6x Points on JetBlue purchases, Free first checked bag, 50% inflight savings. | Barclay 6/24 , No 5/24 , Barclay 0/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,000 | $6,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $0 | $99 |
$899
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 6x Points on JetBlue purchases, Free first checked bag, 50% inflight savings. | No CR , No 5/24 , Barclay 0/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90,000 | $4,000 | 1.2 ¢ | $200 | $350 |
$898
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| $100 credit with Delta purchase, Anniversary companion pass | Amex 3/90 , Amex 4 Credit , Delta Family , No 5/24 , Amex 1/7 , Amex Popup Jail |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85,000 | $3,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $1 | $229 |
$856
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 7500 bonus points annually, 4 A-list boarding, $75 travel credit | SW Pers 1/24 , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 | $3,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $50 | $0 |
$809
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 2 United Club Passes Annually, Free Bag for you and a companion, Priority boarding | 24 from Bonus , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 | $5,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $195 | $695 |
$765
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| United Club Access + Star Alliance lounges, 2 bags free for you & 1 companion | No CR , 24 from Bonus , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 | $3,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $81 | $149 |
$691
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 6000 bonus points annually | No CR , 24 from Bonus , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 | $2,500 | 1.4 ¢ | $0 | $0 |
$685
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Free checked bag & preferred boarding on AA | 48 From Bonus , No 5/24 , Citi 2/65 , Citi 1/8 , Citi 6/6 , Citi 5 Day Rule |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70,000 | $4,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $125 | $350 |
$657
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| $125 annual United purchase credit & 2 bags free for you & 1 companion | 24 from Bonus , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 | $2,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $0 | $89 |
$547
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| B of A 2/3/4 , No 5/24 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,000 | $5,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $0 | $499 |
$506
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 6x Points on JetBlue purchases & Free first checked bag | Barclay 6/24 , No 5/24 , Barclay 0/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,000 | $5,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $100 | $695 |
$410
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| United Club Access + Star Alliance lounges, 2 bags free for you & 1 companion | 24 from Bonus , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70,000 | $7,000 | 1.4 ¢ | $0 | $595 |
$343
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Admirals Club membership gives lounge access you and your immediate family or up to two guest | 48 From Bonus , No 5/24 , Citi 2/65 , Citi 1/8 , Citi 6/6 , Citi 5 Day Rule |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 | $500 | 1.4 ¢ | $0 | $0 |
$207
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 48 From Bonus , No 5/24 , Citi 2/65 , Citi 1/8 , Citi 6/6 , Citi 5 Day Rule |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | $1,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $0 | $0 |
$123
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| 3x Points on JetBlue purchases & 50% inflight savings. | Barclay 6/24 , No 5/24 , Barclay 0/6 |
Card Details
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | $1,000 | 1.2 ¢ | $0 | $0 |
$112
|
| Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|
| Amex 3/90 , Amex 4 Credit , Delta Family , No 5/24 , Amex 1/7 , Amex Popup Jail |
