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Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard vs Kohl's Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard comes from Citi at $595/yr; the Kohl's Card from Capital One 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 Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($980 more in estimated value) than the Kohl's Card's. Get the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard first; revisit the Kohl's Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCiti / AAdvantage Executive World Elite MastercardKohl's Card
Annual fee$595$0
Sign-up bonus70,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)$980-
Min spend to unlock bonus$7,000 in 3 mo-
IssuerCitiCapital One
Card categoryairlinecashback
Best earning category (American)4x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • Admirals Club membership
  • Free bag for 9 travelers
  • $360 in Lyft+Grubhub+Avis credits
  • Global Entry credit
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    Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
    $595/yr · 70,000 miles
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    Kohl's Card
    $0/yr ·

    Editorial take: Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard

    Pure Admirals Club access card. If you spend more than ~$850/year on lounge passes or visit AA hubs frequently, the $595 fee is a layup. The 2024 refresh added ~$360/year in Lyft/Grubhub/Avis credits that often go unclaimed, plus the free checked bag for 9 travelers is undersold for family travelers.

    Editorial take: Kohl's Card

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard or Kohl's Card?
    The Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard has a public bonus (70,000 miles, worth roughly $980), while the Kohl's Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard's $595 annual fee worth it compared to the Kohl's Card?
    Premium cards like the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard ($595/yr) earn their fee through credits, travel, dining, lounge access, statement reimbursements. If you'd actively use $595+ of those credits, the math works. The Kohl's Card at $0/yr trades some perks for a lower commitment.
    Can I have both the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard and Kohl's Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi and Capital One) 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 Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard or the Kohl's Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard: $7,000 spend in 3 months. Kohl's 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.