Citi® AAdvantage® Globe™ Card
The Citi® AAdvantage® Globe™ Card from Citi earns up to 3% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $350. New applicants may see: Earn 90,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles and premium travel benefits - bonus miles earned after $5,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 3%
- Annual fee
- $350
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What does the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 3% effective value (2x miles at about 1.5 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 66% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Dining is the strongest category at 3% effective value (2x miles at about 1.5 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 66% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2x miles | 3% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x miles | 1.5% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1x miles | 1.5% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 2x miles | 3% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x miles | 1.5% |
Madeen values American AAdvantage at about 1.5 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card reward caps and conditions?
The Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card has 2 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent at restaurants, including takeout and delivery
- Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible Rides and Rails™ purchases including public transit
Who should get the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card?
The Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 66% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $350 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 3% effective (2x miles).
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
- Includes travel or statement credits in our benefits snapshot.
Cons
- $350 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- American AAdvantage value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card has an annual fee of $350 and a foreign transaction fee of None. New applicants may see: Earn 90,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles and premium travel benefits - bonus miles earned after $5,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.. Confirm current issuer terms before applying.
- Annual fee
- $350
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Signup bonus
- Earn 90,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles and premium travel benefits - bonus miles earned after $5,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.
What travel perks does the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card include?
The Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card includes Trusted traveler credit, Lounge access, Free checked bag, Admirals Club® Globe™ Passes (over $300 in value) and more in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
- Trusted traveler creditYou’re eligible to receive a statement credit (up to $120 every 4 years) as reimbursement for your Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck® application fee.
- Lounge accessEvery calendar year, receive four Admirals Club® Globe™ Passes for access to nearly 50 Admirals Club® lounges (over $300 in value).
- Free checked bagYour first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to eight companions traveling with you on the same reservation.
What benefits come with the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card?
- Admirals Club® Globe™ Passes (over $300 in value)
Every calendar year, receive 4 Admirals Club® Globe™ Passes and enjoy access to nearly 50 Admirals Club® lounges. Relax and unwind with complimentary drinks and snacks, stay connected with free Wi-Fi and much more. To access the Admirals Club® lounge, present one of your digital lounge passes located in your AAdvantage® wallet.
- American Airlines Companion Certificate
Earn an American Airlines Companion Certificate starting in your second cardmembership year as long as your cardmembership is renewed. Companion certificate is good for a single qualifying round-trip main cabin domestic flight. Redeeming the certificate costs $99 for the ticketing fee, plus taxes and fees based on the intinerary.
- Citi Entertainment®
Citi Entertainment® is an entertainment access program available to eligible Citi® credit card and Citibank® Debit Card customers. Citi cardmembers get special access to purchase tickets to thousands of events, including presale tickets and exclusive experiences to the year's most anticipated concerts, sporting events, arts and culture experiences.
- Dining accessIncluded with World Legend Mastercard
Enjoy access to dining experiences and reservations at coveted restaurants.
- First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries
Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation.
- Flight Streak™ bonus
Earn a 5,000 Loyalty Point bonus after every 4 qualifying American Airlines flights (up to 15,000 additional Loyalty Points each status qualification year).
- Global emergency servicesIncluded with World Legend Mastercard
Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.
- HealthLockIncluded with World Legend Mastercard
Enroll in HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.
Common questions about the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card
Does the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card have an annual fee?
The Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card carries an annual fee of $350 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card at about 3% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card charge foreign transaction fees?
The Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What is the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card welcome bonus?
The Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 90,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles and premium travel benefits - bonus miles earned after $5,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
Is the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card annual fee worth it?
Whether the $350 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in dining and whether you use the card's benefits. Madeen compares effective rates across the cards you already carry without bank login. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What credit score do you need for the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card compare to similar cards?
Compare the Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card against Citi Custom Cash℠ (4% on Dining, $0 fee); Citi Forward (4% on Dining, $0 fee); Citi Prestige (4% on Dining, $495 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Citi AAdvantage Globe™ Card This card | Dining | 3% | $350 |
| Dining | 4% | $0 | |
Citi | Dining | 4% | $0 |
Citi | Dining | 4% | $495 |
| Dining | 3% | $99 |
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