CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard vs American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard or American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card?

Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.

Is the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card?

The CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard has no annual fee, so the question is whether the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard.

Can I have both the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard and American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card?

Yes, though both are issued by Citi so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). 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 CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard or the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card first?

Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard: no published min spend. American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp 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.