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Citi Platinum American Express Card Review
Overview
The Citi Platinum American Express Card is a great solution for travelers who want some great entertainment benefits. You can get unlimited companion airline tickets on international/domestic flights with a qualifying ticket (usually over $299). On the entertainment side, this card gives you access to American Express pre-sales for some great concerts and sporting events as well as Citi's Private Pass program, which gives you access to tickets and great seats for concerts. Apply now and get 15,000 bonus points after $300 in purchases.
Main Features
- Earn great rewards, access to VIP airport lounges and unlimited companion air tickets
- 15,000 bonus ThankYou Points after $300 in purchases.
- Earn 5 ThankYou Points for every dollar spent on purchases at supermarkets, drug stores and gas stations and 3 ThankYou Points on other purchases for 24 months from the date you become a cardmember.
- No pre-set spending limit.
- Free for first year, $99 annual fee afterwards
- APR for purchases - 11.99% variable
- Balance Transfer APR - 3.99% until that balance is paid in full
Benefits
ThankYou Points
- Earn 5 ThankYou Points for every dollar spent on purchases at supermarkets, drug stores and gas stations and 3 ThankYou Points on other purchases for 24 months from the date you become a cardmember.
- After this promotional offer period, you will earn 1 point for every dollar spent on all purchases
- Earn between 1 and 10 ThankYou Points per dollar at participating ThankYou Network retailers
- You can earn up to 150,000 ThankYou Points in a calendar year
- Rewards start at just 1,000 ThankYou Points
Travel
- Unlimited companion airline tickets
- Complimentary Airport VIP Loung Access
- over 500 VIP airport lounges in more than 90 countries and 275 cities worldwide no matter what airline or class of ticket. Relax in comfort away from the chaos and enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks.
- Complimentary annual membership in Priority Pass, VIP airport lounge program (a $99 annual savings) and the cost of your first 3 cardmember lounge visits waived (normally $27 per visit)
Other Benefits
- Get access to special entertainment, shopping and travel benefits for American Express Cardmembers, including chance to purchase tickets to select events before they go on-sale to the general public
- Citi's PrivatePass program, which gives you access to VIP packages and pre-sales for tickets to select concerts and other entertainment events. Past artists include Matchbox 20, Christina Aguilera and Tim McGraw
- Access to identity specialists (if you are the victim of identity theft)
- Free monthly membership in IdentityMonitor from Citi (normally $155 per year)
- Retail Protection - against theft or accidental damange
- Price protection - if you buy something that you see advertised in print for less in the next 60 days, you'll receive a refund for the difference (up to $250, excludes certain items and things purchased online).
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Emergency Assistance Services
- Car Rental Loss and Damange Insurance
- No liability for unauthorized charges
- Annual Account Summary
- 24-7 customer service
What We Like
- 15,000 bonus ThankYou Points, unlimited airline companion tickets, robust entertainment awards through American Express and Citi's PrivatePass program
What We Don't Like
- Nothing, though if you're looking for A++ customer service (instead of just A+) go with the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card or Platinum Card.
Best Premium Card's Opinion
- We recommend this card for frequent travelers who crave entertainment access. With Citi and American Express's programs, there's no better way to get access to concert tickets before they go on-sale to the general public.
