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American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card card art
Sign-up bonus
15,000 miles ≈ $210 value
after $500 spend in 90 days
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American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card

Cobranded Consumer
Annual fee $0 Fact
Foreign transaction fee 3%
Rewards currency AAdvantage miles
Est. point value 1.40¢ Estimate
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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Checked Jul 26, 2026

Before you apply
1/8. Citi generally approves at most 1 card application per 8 days. Community-reported.
2/65. Citi generally approves at most 2 card applications per 65 days. Community-reported.
48-month rule. Citi sign-up bonuses within the same card family are generally available only once every 48 months. Community-reported.

General Citi policies as commonly reported by applicants, not a prediction about your application.

How you earn
CategoryRateCurrencyCap
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 facts
Elite Status & Upgrades 1

Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage mile earned from purchases to reach AAdvantage status faster.

Travel Benefits 1

Plan your travel freely with no blackout dates when booking with miles.

Lifestyle & Entertainment 1

Citi cardmembers get special access to purchase tickets to thousands of events, including presale tickets and exclusive experiences.

Protection & Insurance 2

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.

Other Perks 4

Citi will alert you if unusual activity is seen on your account.

Use Citi Quick Lock in the Citi Mobile App or at citi.com to instantly block new charges while allowing recurring transactions to continue.

Receive free access to your FICO Score online to review your credit history.

There is no maximum number of American Airlines AAdvantage miles that you can accumulate with your card.