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Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite or Citi Strata Elite?

Citi Strata Elite returns $135 over its fee and Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite returns $70, so the fee difference comes down to which categories you use.

Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite
Bank of America Premium Rewards EliteBank of America · $550 fee · 3 credits
Citi Strata Elite
Citi Strata EliteCiti · $595 fee · 4 credits
NET VALUE-$70$480 credits
NET VALUE+$135$730 credits
Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite
BANK OF AMERICABank of America Premium Rewards Elite
FEE$550
CREDITS$480
NET-$70
Category wins0 of 3
BEST NET VALUE
Citi Strata Elite
CITICiti Strata Elite
FEE$595
CREDITS$730
NET+$135
Category wins3 of 3
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
LOUNGE ACCESS
Admirals Club Day Passes
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You use travel, entertainment & media, transportation. Entertainment & Media and Transportation alone are worth $400 here and nothing on the Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite or Citi Strata Elite?

The Citi Strata Elite is better with $135 net annual value compared to the Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite at -$70. The Citi Strata Elite wins by $205/year.

What's the difference between Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite and Citi Strata Elite?

The key differences: Citi Strata Elite has a $595 annual fee and $730 in annual benefits, while Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite has a $550 annual fee and $480 in annual benefits. The annual fee difference is $45.

Which has a lower annual fee, Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite or Citi Strata Elite?

The Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite has a lower annual fee at $550 compared to the Citi Strata Elite at $595. However, the Citi Strata Elite offers $730 in total annual benefits.

Is the Citi Strata Elite worth it compared to the Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite?

Yes, the Citi Strata Elite offers better value with $135 net annual value compared to -$70 for the Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite. Even though it has a higher annual fee ($595 vs $550), the Citi Strata Elite provides more total benefits.

Bank of America vs Citi: which issuer is better?

For these specific cards, Citi's Citi Strata Elite offers better value with $135 net annual value. Consider which issuer's broader ecosystem (transfer partners, redemption options) fits your needs.

Which card is better for entertainment_and_media?

The Citi Strata Elite is better for entertainment_and_media with $200 in annual entertainment_and_media benefits compared to $0 for the Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite.

Should I get the Citi Strata Elite?

If you're deciding between the Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite and Citi Strata Elite, the Citi Strata Elite is the better choice with $135 net annual value. However, make sure you can use the key benefits to maximize value. Compare the full benefit breakdown to see which fits your spending better.

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