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American Airlines Citi cards raise annual fee to $150

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American Airlines Citi cards raise annual fee to $150

Two travel credit cards will cost $150 a year from January 24, 2027.

The fee

The fee rises from $99 to $150

That is a rise of $51 a year on each of the two cards.

The date

Changes start January 24, 2027

Existing card holders pay the new fee at their next renewal after that date.

First since 2018

First rise since 2018

In 2018, the Platinum Select fee rose from $95 to $99.

New perks

Earn 3 miles per dollar on hotels and cars

Bookings through AAdvantage Hotels and AAdvantage Cars earn the top rate.

New perks

Gas, streaming and rides pay 2 miles

Gas now covers electric car charging too.

New credits

Up to $100 back on plane purchases

The credit covers food, drinks and paid Wi-Fi each year.

New credits

Up to $120 for fast-track security

The credit covers Global Entry or TSA PreCheck every four years.

Lifestyle

Free Walmart+ membership for a year

American Airlines puts its value at $98.

Business card

Business card gets a flexible category

Owners pick shipping, office supplies or ad services for 2 miles per dollar.

What stays

Free bag and early boarding stay

Both cards keep a free first checked bag and preferred boarding.

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