Citi’s Strata Elite Card challenges AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire with travel-heavy perks

Citi is introducing the Citi Strata Elite Card to compete with premium travel cards from Chase and American Express. This marks Citi's return to the premium credit card market after a significant hiatus. The card is specifically designed to appeal to travelers and diners. It offers an annual value of $1,500 against a $595 annual fee. Key benefits include a $300 hotel credit, a $200 splurge credit, and a $200 Blacklane chauffeur credit. Additionally, cardholders receive a credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. The card also provides four Admirals Club lounge passes due to Citi's partnership with American Airlines. Members can earn 12x points on bookings through the travel portal and 6x points on airfare and select dining. Citi claims this card offers the highest reward potential on the market for travelers. Extensive research guided the development of the Strata Elite Card to meet the needs of modern premium customers.