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CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard vs Nordstrom Visa Signature Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard comes from Citi at $99/yr; the Nordstrom Visa Signature Card from TD Bank at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($1,073 more in estimated value) than the Nordstrom Visa Signature Card's. Get the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard first; revisit the Nordstrom Visa Signature Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select MastercardNordstrom Visa Signature Card
Annual fee$99$0
Sign-up bonus65,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)$1,073-
Min spend to unlock bonus$4,000 in 4 mo-
IssuerCitiTD Bank
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Travel)2x1x
Transfer partnersaadvantageNone
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      CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard
      $99/yr · 65,000 miles
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      Nordstrom Visa Signature Card
      $0/yr ·

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard or Nordstrom Visa Signature Card?
      The CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard has a public bonus (65,000 miles, worth roughly $1,073), while the Nordstrom Visa Signature Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard's $99 annual fee worth it compared to the Nordstrom Visa Signature Card?
      At $99/yr, the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Nordstrom Visa Signature Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard and Nordstrom Visa Signature Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi and TD Bank) 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 CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard or the Nordstrom Visa Signature Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard: $4,000 spend in 4 months. Nordstrom Visa Signature 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.