228: A deep dive into Citi’s credit card lineup. I've recently opened up a few Citi cards and am very excited about sharing the best Citi cards, how to maximize ThankYou Points, the best airline and hotel transfer partners, and how Citi’s best two-card combo stacks up against other major issuers.
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Resources Mentioned
Chris' Best Cards Page
Citi Cards Tier List
ThankYou® Points Cards
AAdvantage Cards
Costco Cards
Other Citi Cards
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:10) Quick Intro of the Credit Card Tier List
(03:48) Review of Citi Strata Premier℠ Card
(06:49) AT&T Points Plus Card and Citi ThankYou® Mastercard®
(08:29) 2% Unlimited Cash Back: Citi® Double Cash Card
(10:23) Earn 5% Cash Back Using the Citi Custom Cash Credit Card
(12:35) The Citi–American Airlines Ecosystem
(16:08) American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp℠ Card
(17:34) AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Airline Mastercard® Perks
(18:51) Lounge Access and Benefits: AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
(23:02) Why AAdvantage® Business World Elite Mastercard® Is Chris’ Favorite
(29:24) Are the Citi Costco Cards Worth It?
(33:12) Shop Your Way Mastercard
(38:13) Other Citi Cards Without Any Benefits
(39:18) ATH Member Deep Dive Discussions
(39:47) Citi Rules
(43:36) Citi ThankYou® Points Program
(44:31) Citi's Airline Partners
(46:31) Hotel Transfer Partners Unique for Citi
(49:20) Transfer Bonuses and Limitations
(52:17) High-Level Summary of Citi Cards
(53:09) Best Two-Card Combos for Each Issuer
(57:43) Factors That Make Citi Cards Less Exciting
(58:39) Citi Merchant Offers
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