Chase Sapphire Reserve vs Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
Head-to-head comparison of every feature, fee, and perk
At a Glance
Annual Fee
$550
vs
$99 (waived first year)
Base Rewards
1x
vs
1x
Sign-Up Bonus
$900
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$500
Editor Score
9/10
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7/10
Detailed Comparison
| Category wins | 5/6 | 1/6 |
| Fees & APR | ||
| Annual Fee | $550✗ Highest | $99 (waived first year)★ Lowest |
| Purchase APR | 22.49% – 29.49% | 21.49% – 29.49% |
| Intro APR (Purchases) | ||
| Intro APR (Balance Transfer) | ||
| Foreign Txn Fee | None★ Lowest | None |
| Balance Transfer Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Rewards | ||
| Rewards Type | Points | Miles |
| Base Rewards Rate | 1x★ Highest | 1x |
| Bonus Categories | 10x Hotels (Chase) · 5x Flights (Chase) · 3x Dining | 2x American Airlines · 2x Restaurants · 2x Gas Stations |
| Sign-Up Bonus | $900 value★ Highest | $500 value✗ Lowest |
| Eligibility | ||
| Credit Score | Excellent (750+) | Good (670-749) |
| Network | Visa | Mastercard |
| At a Glance | ||
| Best For | Frequent luxury travelers | American Airlines flyers who want a free first year |
| Ratings | ||
| User Rating | 4.5 / 5★ Highest | 4.1 / 5✗ Lowest |
| Editor Score | 9 / 10★ Highest | 7 / 10✗ Lowest |
| Apply Now | Apply | Apply |
| Full Review | View details → | View details → |
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Our verdict: Too close to call
The Chase Sapphire Reserve ($550/year) and the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard ($99/year) compete on different axes. The Chase Sapphire Reserve's strongest category is 10x on Hotels (Chase), while the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard leads with 2x on American Airlines. The Chase Sapphire Reserve costs $451 more per year, so you need at least $451 in incremental rewards to justify it over the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard. At typical spend levels this breaks even somewhere between $13,530 and $27,060 in bonus-category purchases annually. Our model scores these cards effectively even (3-2). Pick the Chase Sapphire Reserve if you spend heavily on hotels (chase); pick the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard if you spend heavily on american airlines.
Too close to call — pick based on your primary spending category
Dimension-by-dimension
| Dimension | Chase Sapphire Reserve | Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $550/year | $99/year |
| Base Reward Rate | 1x on everything | 1x on everything |
| Top Bonus Category | 10x on Hotels (Chase) | 2x on American Airlines |
| Sign-Up Bonus | 60,000 points after spending $4,000 in 3 months | 50,000 AAdvantage miles after spending $2,500 in 3 months |
| Lounge Access | Yes | No |
| Credit Score Required | excellent | good |
Green checkmark indicates the card that leans stronger on that dimension. Our scoring model evaluates these quantitatively — your specific needs may shift the answer.
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Common Questions
Which is better: Chase Sapphire Reserve or Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard?
It depends on your spending habits. The Chase Sapphire Reserve has a $550 annual fee and earns 1x base rewards. The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard has a $99 annual fee and earns 1x base rewards. Compare their bonus categories above to see which aligns better with your spending.
What is the annual fee difference between Chase Sapphire Reserve and Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard?
The Chase Sapphire Reserve has a $550 annual fee while the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard has a $99 annual fee. The Chase Sapphire Reserve costs $451 more per year, so it needs to deliver that much extra value in rewards and perks to justify the difference.
Can I have both the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard?
Yes, since these cards are from different issuers (Chase and Citi), you can hold both. Many people pair cards from different banks to maximize bonus category coverage across all their spending.