Citi Strata Premier Card
| Annual fee | $95 Fact |
| Foreign transaction fee | None |
| Rewards currency | ThankYou Points |
| Est. point value | 1.90¢ Estimate |
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Checked Sep 9, 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: 75,000 pointsView as a table
| Period | Bonus | Spend requirement |
|---|---|---|
| May 2024 to Jan 2025 · 8 mo | 70,000 points | $4,000 |
| Jan 2025 to Mar 2025 · 2 mo | 75,000 points Best | $4,000 |
| Mar 2025 to May 2025 · 1 mo | 75,000 points plus $750 statement credit Best | $4,000 |
| May 2025 to now · 16 mo | 60,000 points | $4,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | 10x | ThankYou Points | No cap |
| Gas and EV charging | 3x | ThankYou Points | No cap |
| Groceries | 3x | ThankYou Points | No cap |
| Restaurants | 3x | ThankYou Points | No cap |
| Flights | 3x | ThankYou Points | No cap |
| Hotels | 3x | ThankYou Points | No cap |
| Everything else | 1x | ThankYou Points | No cap |
Recurring credits
Estimated value| Once per calendar year, enjoy $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more (excluding taxes and fees) when booked through cititravel.com or 1-833-737-1288. Benefit applied instantly at time of booking. | $100/yr (Calendar Year) |
Credit value depends on whether you use each credit; treat these as potential value.
Benefits & protections
Card factsPoints transfer to American Airlines, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic, Cathay, Eva Air, Choice Hotels, The Leading Hotels of the World, and others. Minimum transfer is 1,000 points.
Special access to purchase tickets to thousands of events, including presale tickets and exclusive experiences.
The ID Theft Protection program offered by Mastercard helps monitor information and alerts you if suspicious activity is found. Free enrollment required.
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.
Includes Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption (Common Carrier), Trip Delay, Lost or Damaged Luggage, and MasterRental Coverage (Car Rental).
There are no foreign transaction fees with the Citi Strata Premier Card.
Add an Authorized User to your account at no additional cost and earn points faster.
Transfer partners
Alliance reach: Oneworld, SkyTeam, Star Alliance. Points transferred to a member can often be redeemed across the alliance.
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