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Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) vs Citi Strata Premier Card

Both are travel travel cards. The Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) comes from Bilt / Wells Fargo at $0/yr; the Citi Strata Premier Card from Citi at $95/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo)Citi Strata Premier Card
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonusClosed to new applicantsNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)$0-
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo-
IssuerBilt / Wells FargoCiti
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Dining)3x3x
Transfer partnersbiltciti-ty
Headline benefits
  • Closed to new applicants (Wells Fargo)
  • Existing cards being migrated
  • Apply for Bilt 2.0 (Cardless) instead
  • 100k pt/yr rent cap (legacy)
  • 10x CitiTravel.com hotels/cars/attractions
  • 3x on restaurants, groceries, flights, hotels, gas, EV
  • $100 hotel savings benefit
  • No foreign transaction fees
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Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo)
$0/yr · Closed to new applicants
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Citi Strata Premier Card
$95/yr ·

Editorial take: Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo)

Closed to new applicants. Bilt launched its 2.0 portfolio (Blue / Obsidian / Palladium) on February 7, 2026 with Cardless as the new issuer. Existing Wells Fargo Bilt Mastercard holders are being migrated; new applicants should apply for one of the Bilt 2.0 tiers via biltrewards.com.

Editorial take: Citi Strata Premier Card

A strong mid-tier card with the late-2024 refresh adding 10x on CitiTravel.com and EV charging to the 3x grid. The $100 hotel benefit and 16 transfer partners (Avianca, Flying Blue, Turkish, Virgin Atlantic, Wyndham) make it competitive with Sapphire Preferred at the same $95 fee.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) or Citi Strata Premier Card?
The Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) has a public bonus (Closed to new applicants, worth roughly $0), while the Citi Strata Premier Card doesn't advertise one right now.
Is the Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo)'s $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Citi Strata Premier Card?
The Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Citi Strata Premier Card's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Citi Strata Premier Card's benefits to clear $95 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo).
Can I have both the Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) and Citi Strata Premier Card?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bilt / Wells Fargo and Citi) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
Should I get the Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) or the Citi Strata Premier Card first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo): $0 spend in 0 months. Citi Strata Premier Card: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.