Beta

Free during beta. Plus launches at $12/mo or $99/yr on July 1. Annual is locked for 12 months during beta.

Skip to content
RewardZ Travel
All credit cards
Side-by-side

TAP Miles and Go American Express Card vs Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select

Both are well-respected travel cards. The TAP Miles and Go American Express Card comes from Cardless at $79/yr; the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select from Citi at $99/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($840 more in estimated value) than the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card's. Get the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select first; revisit the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureTAP Miles and Go American Express CardCiti AAdvantage Platinum Select
Annual fee$79$99
Sign-up bonus40,000 bonus miles60,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)-$840
Min spend to unlock bonus$2,500 in 3 mo$3,500 in 4 mo
IssuerCardlessCiti
Card categoryairlinetravel
Best earning category (Tap_air_portugal)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • 3x miles on TAP purchases
  • 2 Lisbon lounge passes per year
  • Free extra checked bag
  • Star Alliance redemptions
  • Free checked bag
  • Priority boarding
  • 2x on AA + dining + gas
  • First year free
Read the full review
TAP Miles and Go American Express Card
$79/yr · 40,000 bonus miles
Read the full review
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select
$99/yr · 60,000 miles

Editorial take: TAP Miles and Go American Express Card

The only US co-branded card for a European Star Alliance carrier. Useful if you fly TAP to Lisbon or onward Europe several times a year, since the lounge passes, free extra bag, and Premium Boarding can each be worth more than the $79 annual fee on a single transatlantic trip.

Editorial take: Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select

The free checked bag covers the fee on just one round-trip with a partner. Good if you fly AA more than twice a year, otherwise AAdvantage is worth collecting through other means.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, TAP Miles and Go American Express Card or Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select?
The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select has a public bonus (60,000 miles, worth roughly $840), while the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card doesn't advertise one right now.
Is the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card's $79 annual fee worth it compared to the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select?
At $79/yr, the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
Can I have both the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card and Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (Cardless 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 TAP Miles and Go American Express Card or the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. TAP Miles and Go American Express Card: $2,500 spend in 3 months. Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select: $3,500 in 4 months. 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.