American Express® Gold Card
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American Express® Gold Card
American Express - Credit card
4.6
4.6 out of 5
9.2/10
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American Express® Gold Card vs Citi Strata Elite℠ Card
Compare American Express® Gold Card and Citi Strata Elite℠ Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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Citi Strata Elite℠ Card
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Citi Strata Elite℠ Card
Citi - Mastercard - Credit card
4.6
4.6 out of 5
9.2/10
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Compared side by side
Cells with a check mark are the stronger value in that row. Ties stay unmarked.
| Feature | American Express® Gold Card | Citi Strata Elite℠ Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | $325 USD/yr | $595 USD/yr |
| Purchase APR (from) | 19.49% | 20.49% |
| Interest-free period | - | - |
| Foreign transaction fee | 0% | 0% |
| Rewards | 4x points at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (up to $50,000/$25,000 per year); 5x on prepaid hotels via Amex Travel; 3x on flights; 2x on car rentals & cruises; 1x other | 12X ThankYou Points on hotels, car rentals, and attractions via Citi Travel; 6X on airfare booked via Citi Travel; 6X at restaurants on Friday–Saturday evenings (3X other times); 1.5X on all other purchases. |
| Installments | - | Citi Flex Pay available |
| No card fee | - | - |
| No foreign transaction fee | ||
| Welcome bonus | ||
| Airport lounge access | - | |
| Travel insurance | ||
| Apple Pay / Google Pay |
Which is right for you
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- Choose the American Express® Gold Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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