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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless or Citi Strata Elite?
Citi Strata Elite returns $135 over its fee and Marriott Bonvoy Boundless returns $95, so the fee difference comes down to which categories you use.
NET VALUE-$95$0 credits
NET VALUE+$135$730 credits
| CATEGORY | MARRIOTT BONVOY BOUNDLESS | CITI STRATA ELITE |
|---|---|---|
| 🌎Travel | — | $500 |
| 🎭Entertainment & Media | — | $200 |
| 🚗Transportation | — | $200 |
| Hotel Free Night Certificates |
FEE$95
CREDITS$0
NET-$95
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
HOTEL FREE NIGHT CERTIFICATES
BEST NET VALUE
FEE$595
CREDITS$730
NET+$135
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
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TAKE THE CITI STRATA ELITE IF
You use travel, entertainment & media, transportation. Travel and Entertainment & Media and Transportation alone are worth $900 here and nothing on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless.
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Which is better, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless or Citi Strata Elite?
The Citi Strata Elite is better with $135 net annual value compared to the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless at -$95. The Citi Strata Elite wins by $230/year.
What's the difference between Marriott Bonvoy Boundless and Citi Strata Elite?
The key differences: Citi Strata Elite has a $595 annual fee and $730 in annual benefits, while Marriott Bonvoy Boundless has a $95 annual fee and $0 in annual benefits. The annual fee difference is $500.
Which has a lower annual fee, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless or Citi Strata Elite?
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless has a lower annual fee at $95 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 Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?
Yes, the Citi Strata Elite offers better value with $135 net annual value compared to -$95 for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless. Even though it has a higher annual fee ($595 vs $95), the Citi Strata Elite provides more total benefits.
Chase 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 travel?
The Citi Strata Elite is better for travel with $500 in annual travel benefits compared to $0 for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless.