CitiStrataElite

For those dreaming of Credit Card Travel Benefits-related adventures, check this out. I recently switched to the Citi Strata Elite Card, and it's been a game-changer for my luxury travel habits. The ThankYou Rewards program has given me so much more flexibility than my old cards...

While reading UpgradedPoints.com, I came across 'How I Used the Citi Strata Elite's Splurge Credit for a $200 Gift Card' and had to share my recent experience. During my Iceland trip planning last month, I discovered my Citi Strata Elite card had this amazing Splurge Credit...

This news on amex everyday vs. citi strata: earn points for no annual fee, the points guy sparked some travel thoughts about how I managed to fund my three-week adventure across Japan last year. I remember sitting in my favorite coffee shop in Kyoto, pulling out my Amex EveryDay...

I finally applied for the new Citi Strata Elite card and got instant approval — wasn’t expecting it after a recent Chase rejection, but here we are! The $2,400+ first-year value is legit: between the 80K bonus, hotel and splurge credits, and those sweet Admirals Club passes,...

I’ll admit, I hesitated before applying for the Citi Strata Elite Card. $595 a year isn’t nothing. But after a few months of use, I’ve got to say: it’s been surprisingly worth it. I booked a two-night hotel through Citi Travel and immediately got $300 back. Then used my $200...

I just found out that the Citi Strata Elite card gives eight Admirals Club passes in your first year and it’s not even widely advertised. Here’s how it works: you get four passes per calendar year, not cardmember year, which means if you open the card late in the year, you can...

I just got the Citi Strata Elite card and was curious about its Priority Pass lounge access. Turns out, there’s a pretty cool twist, you don’t actually need the physical Priority Pass card to get in. You can just flash the Strata Elite card itself at most lounges. That felt...

Just got approved for the Citi Strata Elite card and was pleasantly surprised to see 4 Admirals Club passes instantly appear in my AA account. Each pass gets one adult into any Admirals Club for 24 hours. Seems like a solid perk if you fly AA occasionally and want a lounge...

I just read about the new Citi Strata Elite card and its $200 annual Splurge Credit. From what I understand, you can choose merchants like American Airlines, Best Buy, or Live Nation, and the credit applies pretty easily once you register. I like that it’s based on the calendar...

I feel like the Citi Strata Elite rollout both from a product and application experience standpoint is a mixed bag. On one hand, it’s exciting to see Citi finally entering the premium travel card market with competitive perks, especially the 100,000-point bonus if you apply...