Drivers Edge Platinum Select
The Drivers Edge Platinum Select from Citi earns up to 2.4% effective value on grocery in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Grocery
- Effective value
- 2.4%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the Drivers Edge Platinum Select earn in each category?
Grocery is the strongest category at 2.4% effective value (3x points at about 0.8 cents each). That grocery rate ranks higher than about 94% of the 1,552 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Grocery is the strongest category at 2.4% effective value (3x points at about 0.8 cents each). That grocery rate ranks higher than about 94% of the 1,552 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1x points | 0.8% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 3x points | 2.4% Top category |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 3x points | 2.4% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 0.8% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 0.8% |
Madeen values Citi ThankYou Rewards at about 0.8 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the Drivers Edge Platinum Select reward caps and conditions?
The Drivers Edge Platinum Select has 1 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.
- Capped at $33333 per year.
Who should get the Drivers Edge Platinum Select?
The Drivers Edge Platinum Select fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 3x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 3x points. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Drivers Edge Platinum Select fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 3x points. Madeen ranks its grocery effective rate higher than about 94% 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 grocery and can earn 3x points.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for grocery-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; 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 grocery at about 2.4% effective (3x points).
- That grocery rate ranks higher than about 94% of cards we track in the category.
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- Citi ThankYou Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Drivers Edge Platinum Select have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The Drivers Edge Platinum Select has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
Common questions about the Drivers Edge Platinum Select
Does the Drivers Edge Platinum Select have an annual fee?
The Drivers Edge Platinum Select carries an annual fee of $0 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 Drivers Edge Platinum Select?
Grocery is the strongest Madeen category for the Drivers Edge Platinum Select at about 2.4% 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 Drivers Edge Platinum Select charge foreign transaction fees?
The Drivers Edge Platinum Select 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 credit score do you need for the Drivers Edge Platinum Select?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Excellent for the Drivers Edge Platinum Select. 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 do you redeem rewards on the Drivers Edge Platinum Select?
Rewards on the Drivers Edge Platinum Select post as Citi ThankYou Rewards. Redemption value depends on how you use Citi ThankYou Rewards (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do I maximize rewards on the Drivers Edge Platinum Select?
To maximize the Drivers Edge Platinum Select, route grocery and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout—no bank login required. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the Drivers Edge Platinum Select compare to similar cards?
Compare the Drivers Edge Platinum Select against Citi Dividend (5% on Grocery, $0 fee); AllModern Mastercard (3% on Grocery, $0 fee); American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Mastercard (3% on Grocery, $0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Drivers Edge Platinum Select This card | Grocery | 2.4% | $0 |
Citi | Grocery | 5% | $0 |
| Grocery | 3% | $0 | |
| Grocery | 3% | $0 | |
| Grocery | 3% | $0 |
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