American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card
| Annual fee | $0 Fact |
| Foreign transaction fee | 3% |
| Rewards currency | AAdvantage miles |
| Est. point value | 1.40¢ Estimate |
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Checked Sep 12, 2026
Before you apply
General Citi policies as commonly reported by applicants, not a prediction about your application.
📈 Sign-up bonus history
5-year best: 15,000 milesView as a table
| Period | Bonus | Spend requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 to Jan 2024 · 2.3 yr | 5,000 points | – |
| Jul 2026 to now · 2 mo | 15,000 miles Best | $500 |
Historical levels reconstructed from periodic snapshots of public offer pages; short-lived offers between samples may be missing. Elevated or targeted offers are not shown.
How you earn
| Category | Rate | Currency | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 2x | AAdvantage miles | No cap |
| Flights | 2x | AAdvantage miles | No cap |
| Everything else | 1x | AAdvantage miles | No cap |
Recurring credits
Estimated value| 25% savings on inflight food and beverage purchases when you use your card on American Airlines flights. | $25/yr (one-time/annual) |
Credit value depends on whether you use each credit; treat these as potential value.
Benefits & protections
Card factsEarn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage mile earned from purchases to reach AAdvantage status faster.
Plan your travel freely with no blackout dates when booking with miles.
Citi cardmembers get special access to purchase tickets to thousands of events, including presale tickets and exclusive experiences.
Buy now, pay later with Citi Flex Pay. Pay over time in fixed monthly payments and continue to earn points on purchases, available on eligible purchases of $75 or more.
The ID Theft Protection program offered by Mastercard helps eliminate the worry of identity theft by monitoring information and alerting you if suspicious activity is found.
There is no maximum number of American Airlines AAdvantage miles that you can accumulate with your card.