Aadvantage Platinum Select
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Aadvantage Platinum Select

Best for casual American Airlines flyers

$1Kbonus$99/yrannual fee2.0x miles per $1; value varies by redemption
Sign-up bonus
$1K
See issuer terms
Annual fee
$99
Offset by $1K bonus
Purchase APR
See terms
Variable — see issuer terms
How you earn
Other purchases
2.0x miles

Points and miles redemption value varies. Bonus categories shown; caps may apply. Verify earning rates and options with the issuer before applying.

SwitchWize take

This mid-tier American Airlines card is mainly about checked-bag savings and a large mileage bonus. It works best for travelers who fly American a few times per year but do not need lounge access.

Pros & cons
What we like
  • Large AAdvantage welcome offer
  • First checked bag free
  • No foreign transaction fee
  • Useful gas and dining bonus categories
Worth noting
  • Annual fee after first year
  • Limited perks beyond American flights
  • Miles are less flexible than bank points
Perks & credits
$245 face value·$183 effective
First Checked Bag Free
On eligible domestic American Airlines itineraries for cardholder and companions
easy
$120
AA Flight Discount
After $20,000 in cardmember-year purchases and card renewal
hard
$125
$63 eff.

Effective value discounts hard-to-use credits (easy 100% · moderate 75% · hard 50%)

Key terms
Updated Jun 21, 2026
Purchase APR19.49%–29.49% variable
Annual fee$99 (waived first year)

Always verify current terms at the issuer before applying. See full offer details →

Aadvantage Platinum Select
Citi

Aadvantage Platinum Select

$1K
sign-up bonus
$99
annual fee
$1,861
est. first-year value
$501
ongoing value / yr

Based on $2,500/mo spend

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