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Citi Strata Elite

$595 / yr · Earns ThankYou Points

The Citi Strata Elite is a $595-per-year travel rewards card built for frequent travelers who want strong earnings on hotel and flight bookings, multiple annual credits to offset the fee, and lounge access perks including Priority Pass and Admirals Club passes.

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Earning rates

CategoryRateNotes
Travel general12x
Dining6x
Flights6x
Everything else1.5x

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

  • Bonus ThankYou Points Welcome Offer75,000 pts

    Earn a bonus amount of ThankYou Points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months after account opening. Points post to your account once the spend threshold is met. The offer applies to new cardmembers only.

Bonus Earnings

  • 12x Earning Rate: Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions via Citi Travel

    Earn 12 ThankYou Points per $1 on hotels, car rentals, and attractions when you book through the Citi Travel portal. Reservations made directly with hotels or rental companies do not qualify for this elevated rate.

    Resets: Yearly
  • 6x Earning Rate: Air Travel via Citi Travel

    Book flights through the Citi Travel portal and earn 6 ThankYou Points per $1 spent. This elevated rate does not apply to airfare purchased directly from airlines or through other travel sites, which earn at a lower rate.

    Resets: Yearly
  • 6x Dining on Friday and Saturday Nights

    Earn 6 ThankYou Points per $1 at restaurants during the Citi Nights bonus window: Friday and Saturday from 6 pm to 6 am ET. Dining at any other time earns 3 points per $1 instead.

    Resets: Yearly
  • 3x Dining All Other Times

    Restaurant purchases that fall outside the Friday and Saturday night bonus window earn 3 ThankYou Points per $1. This covers all other days of the week and times of day, with no enrollment needed.

    Resets: Yearly
  • 1.5x All Other Purchases Base Earnings

    Every purchase that doesn't qualify for a higher bonus category earns 1.5 ThankYou points per $1 spent. This base rate applies automatically with no enrollment required and no cap on earnings.

    Resets: Yearly

Statement Credits

  • Annual Hotel Benefit$300 / yrTrackable

    Once per calendar year, you can save up to $300 on a single hotel stay of at least 2 nights. The stay must be booked through cititravel.com, and the discount is applied at the time of booking. The benefit resets each calendar year.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Blacklane Private Chauffeur Credit$100 / 6moTrackable

    Get up to $200 per year in statement credits toward rides booked through Blacklane, a premium chauffeur service. The credit is split into two $100 halves — one usable January through June and the other July through December. Unused credit from the first half does not carry over.

    Resets: Twice a year
  • Annual Splurge Credit℠$200 / yrTrackable

    Get up to $200 back as statement credits each calendar year across up to 2 brands of your choice. Pick from 1stDibs, American Airlines, Best Buy, Future Personal Training, or Live Nation, then use your card to pay. Some exclusions apply for American Airlines and Live Nation purchases.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Citigold Private Client Banking Relationship Credit$595 / yrTrackable

    Qualifying Citigold Private Clients get a $595 statement credit in the first year — effectively offsetting the full annual fee — and a $145 credit each year after that. To qualify, you must be a Citigold Private Client and the primary cardmember on an active Strata Elite account with the $595 annual membership fee assessed.

    Resets: Yearly
  • TSA PreCheck / Global Entry Application Fee Credit$120 / 4yrTrackable

    Get up to $120 as a statement credit to cover the application fee for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. Charge the application fee to your card and the credit posts automatically. You can use this credit once every four years.

    Resets: Every 4 years

Travel Benefits

  • The Reserve by Citi Travel Hotel Benefit

    When you book a stay at a participating Reserve by Citi Travel property through cititravel.com, you receive a $100 experience credit, complimentary breakfast for two, free Wi-Fi, early check-in, late checkout, and room upgrades when available. These perks apply only at participating hotels.

    Resets: Yearly

Lounge Access

  • Priority Pass Select Membership

    Get complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, giving you access to 1,500+ airport lounges around the world. Enroll through your card account, then show your Priority Pass card or app at participating lounge entrances. Membership is valued at $469 per year.

    Resets: Yearly
  • American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Access Passes

    Get 4 Admirals Club passes each calendar year, valid at nearly 50 Admirals Club lounges in airports across the U.S. and internationally. Each pass gets one person into the lounge, where you can enjoy snacks, complimentary cocktails, and travel assistance. Passes are valued at over $300 total.

    Resets: Yearly

Travel Insurance

  • Rental Car Insurance

    When you pay for a rental car with this card and decline the rental company's collision damage waiver, you're covered for damage or theft to the vehicle. Coverage is secondary in your home country and primary abroad. See your guide to benefits for vehicle exclusions and coverage limits.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Protection

    Covers non-refundable trip costs if your trip is cancelled or cut short due to a covered reason, such as illness or severe weather. Charge your travel to the card to activate coverage. Coverage levels are enhanced compared to standard protection — check your benefits guide for covered reasons and limits.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Lost or Damaged Luggage Protection

    Covers lost or damaged luggage up to $5,000 per trip when you pay for travel with your card or associated ThankYou points. Note that New York residents have a lower limit of $2,000 per trip.

    Resets: Yearly
  • MasterRental Coverage (Car Rental Insurance)

    Covers damage to or theft of a rental car when you charge the full rental cost to your card and decline the rental company's collision damage waiver. Coverage applies at most car rental locations worldwide. Check your benefits guide for excluded vehicle types and any coverage limits.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Trip Delay Protection

    Covers out-of-pocket expenses like meals and lodging when your trip is delayed due to a covered reason. Charge your travel to the card to activate coverage. Review your benefits guide for the minimum delay period required and any per-trip dollar limits.

    Resets: Yearly

Purchase Protection

  • Extended Warranty Protection

    Citi extends the manufacturer's warranty on eligible purchases by up to 24 additional months. This applies to items with an original manufacturer warranty of 24 months or less and covers up to $10,000 per item.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Damage and Theft Purchase Protection

    Eligible purchases made with the card are protected against accidental damage or theft for 90 days from the purchase date. Coverage goes up to $10,000 per item and $1,000 per incident, with a $50,000 annual maximum. Excluded items include cars, jewelry, watches, firearms, and currency.

    Resets: Yearly

Fees & Miscellaneous

  • Mastercard Collection Benefits

    As a Mastercard cardholder, you get access to a suite of perks including reservations at sought-after restaurants, presale and preferred access to live events, entry to Mastercard airport lounges, and expedited security lanes at select international airports.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Citi Entertainment Access

    Get access to presale tickets and special experiences for thousands of concerts, sporting events, and arts and culture events through Citi Entertainment. Log in to your Citi account and browse available events to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

    Resets: Yearly
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees

    Pay no additional fees on purchases made outside the United States. The benefit applies automatically to all international transactions charged to your card.

    Resets: Yearly
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