Summary List PlacementAmerican Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card
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Table of Contents: Masthead StickyReview: Is the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card right for you?
The American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card stands out among airline credit cards because, unlike most, it doesn’t charge an annual fee.
That said, there’s a tradeoff. Other American Airlines credit cards offer a substantial welcome bonus of at least 50,000 miles, but the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card only comes with 10,000 American Airlines miles and a $50 statement credit after you spend $500 on purchases in the first three months of account opening.
The card doesn’t offer much in the way of frequent flyer benefits, either. For example, you won’t get a free first checked bag on domestic itineraries or preferred boarding, which are both standard perks offered by other American Airlines credit cards like the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard® and CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard®. The only real travel-related benefit you’ll receive is 25% off inflight purchases you make with your card, and you can only take advantage of this perk when you’re actually up in the air.
Bottom line: Because the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card doesn’t have a big bonus or cardholder benefits for frequent flyers, it is best for those who travel infrequently or are just getting started with earning American Airlines miles. If you fit that description and you want to earn miles in the American Airlines AAdvantage program with no annual fee, this card is worth considering.
American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card vs other airline credit cards with no annual fee
American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card
Discover it® Miles
Annual fee
$0
Annual fee
$0(See Rates)
Annual fee
See Terms
Rewards Rate
Earn 2x miles on American Airlines and grocery store purchases and 1x miles on all other purchases
Rewards Rate
Earn 2x miles on Delta purchases and restaurant purchases (including takeout and delivery) and 1x miles on all other purchases
Rewards Rate
Earn 1.5x miles on all purchases
Welcome bonus
Earn 10,000 bonus American AAdvantage miles and a $50 statement credit when you spend $500 within the first three months of account opening
Welcome bonus
10,000 miles after you spend $500 in the first 3 months from account opening
Welcome bonus
None, but the Discover Cashback Match program will match the rewards you’ve earned after the first 12 months
Foreign transaction fee
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
No
Foreign transaction fee
No
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Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card
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American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card vs other American Airlines credit cards
American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard®
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard®
Annual fee
$0
Annual fee
$99, waived for first 12 months
Annual fee
$450
Rewards Rate
Earn 2x miles on American Airlines and grocery store purchases and 1x miles on all other purchases
Rewards Rate
Earn 2x miles on American Airlines purchases, restaurants, and gas stations, and 1x miles on all other purchases
Rewards Rate
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