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Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex vs Citi Strata Premier

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Rubric: too close to call (under 3 pts). Scores: Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex 66.4%, Citi Strata Premier 68.3%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex nets $133/yr, Citi Strata Premier nets $399/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeAmex: 10.0 · Premier: 8.0
• Rewards rateAmex: 4.5 · Premier: 6.5
• Sign-up bonusAmex: n/a · Premier: 8.0
• Intro 0% APRAmex: 0.0 · Premier: 0.0
• Regular APRAmex: 7.0 · Premier: 7.3
• Foreign transaction feeAmex: 10.0 · Premier: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Amex: 10.0 · Premier: 8.0

Downsides

• Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex66.4%
  American Express · travel
  Annual fee $0 (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee)APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 1% base; 2% diningCredit 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR Prime + 26.74% (variable) · Late fee up to $40

• 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%

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FAQ

Which is better, Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex or Citi Strata Premier?

On VaultRubric's rubric: too close to call. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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