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Citi Strata Premier vs Amex Platinum

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Rubric: Citi Strata Premier leads by 12.6 pts. Scores: Citi Strata Premier 68.3%, Amex Platinum 55.7%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Citi Strata Premier nets $399/yr, Amex Platinum nets −$593/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feePremier: 8.0 · Platinum: 1.0
• Rewards ratePremier: 6.5 · Platinum: 6.0
• Sign-up bonusPremier: 8.0 · Platinum: n/a
• Intro 0% APRPremier: 0.0 · Platinum: 0.0
• Regular APRPremier: 7.3 · Platinum: 7.0
• Foreign transaction feePremier: 10.0 · Platinum: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Premier: 8.0 · Platinum: 10.0

Downsides

• Citi Strata Premier68.3%
  Citi · travel
  Annual fee $95APR 19.74%–27.74% variableRewards 10x Citi Travel hotels/cars/attractions; 3x air, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, gas/EV; 1x otherCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ $95 annual fee · APR up to 27.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR up to 29.99%

• Amex Platinum55.7%
  American Express · travel
  Annual fee $895APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 5x flights (direct/Amex Travel, up to $500k) & prepaid hotels via Amex Travel; 1x otherCredit 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ $895 annual fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR Prime + 26.74% (variable)

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FAQ

Which is better, Citi Strata Premier or Amex Platinum?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Citi Strata Premier scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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