3X
on restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, air travel, and hotels.
1X
on all other purchases.
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Why We Like It

The Citi Strata Premier is a bit of a sleeper card, but it’s packed with potential. You can earn 3x points on several useful categories all for a reasonable annual fee.

Perhaps, one of the reasons it’s often overlooked is the fact that ThankYou Points don’t transfer to a US airline program.

Still, Citi has 14 airline transfer partners including Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, and Turkish Miles&Smiles. Those three programs alone cover SkyTeam, Oneworld, and Star Alliance.

You can also transfer points to 3 hotel partners. Choice Privileges is the standout as you can transfer points at a 1:2 ratio.
BONUS CATEGORIES
  • 3X on restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, air travel, and hotels.
  • 1X on all other purchases.
$100 Annual Hotel Credit
Book a hotel stay of $500+ via the Citi Travel portal and receive $100 off once per calendar year.
World Elite Mastercard Benefits
You can access credits to Lyft and DoorDash and free shipping at a variety of merchants via a ShopRunner membership.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
You won’t be charged to use your card abroad.

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