Citi Prestige
- Annual fee
- $495
- Earns
- Citi ThankYou points
- Point value
- 1.7 CPP
- Credits a year
- Up to $370
Welcome offer
Citi no longer takes new applications for this card, so there's no welcome offer. Existing cardholders keep its earning and benefits.
Earning rates
| Category | Earns | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Flights booked directly with airlines | 5x | 8.5% |
| Dining | 5x | 8.5% |
| Travel | 3x | 5.1% |
| Groceries | 1x | 1.7% |
| Gas | 1x | 1.7% |
| Everything else | 1x | 1.7% |
Return is what each $1 of spend is worth with points valued at 1.7 CPP.
Credits and benefits
- $250 Annual Travel Credit$250 a calendar year
- Fourth Night Free (2x per year via Citi Travel)Included
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit$120 every 4 years
Up to $370 a year if you use every credit. Track them in the benefits tracker
Lounge access
Priority Pass Select membership for the cardholder with up to 2 guests per visit (existing cardmembers only; the card is closed to new applicants).
Guests
- Priority Pass Select: 2 free guests
Transfer partners for Citi ThankYou points
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Accor Live Limitless | 2:1 | Up to 48 hours |
| AeroMexico | 1:1 | Almost Instantly |
| American Airlines | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| Avianca Airlines | 1:1 | Almost Instantly |
| Cathay Pacific | 1:1 | Almost Instantly |
| Choice | 1:1.5 | Almost Instantly |
| Emirates | 1:0.8 | Almost Instantly |
| Etihad | 1:1 | Almost Instantly |
| EVA Air | 1:1 | 2 days |
| Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM | 1:1 | Almost Instantly |
| Japan Airlines | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| JetBlue | 1:1 | Almost Instantly |
| LHF Leaders Club | 5:1 | Almost Instantly |
| Preferred Hotels and Resorts | 1:2 | Almost Instantly |
| Qantas Airways | 1:1 | Almost Instantly |
| Qatar Airways | 1:1 | 2 days |
| Singapore Airlines | 1:1 | 2 days |
| Thai Airways | 1:1 | 4 days |
| Turkish Airlines | 1:1 | 1-2 Days |
| Virgin Atlantic | 1:1 | 2 days |
| Virgin Red | 1:1 | 2 days |
| Wyndham Rewards | 1:1 | Within 24 Hours |
Application rules
Counts toward 5/24
Opening it takes one of your Chase 5/24 slots.
Closed to new applicants
Citi stopped taking applications for the Prestige in 2021, and you can't switch into it from another card. Existing cardholders keep their cards.
About the Citi Prestige
The Citi Prestige is a personal Mastercard card from Citi with a $495 annual fee that earns Citi ThankYou points. Citi no longer takes new applications for it, but existing cardholders keep it. It earns 5x on flights booked directly with airlines, 5x on dining, 3x on travel and 1x on everything else. It comes with 2 statement credits worth up to $370 a year if you use them all. Cardholders get access to Priority Pass Select. Points transfer to 22 airline and hotel partners, including Accor Live Limitless, AeroMexico and American Airlines. AwardHack values Citi ThankYou points at 1.7 CPP.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Citi Prestige annual fee?
The Citi Prestige has a $495 annual fee. Its statement credits add up to $370 a year if you use all of them.
Does the Citi Prestige include airport lounge access?
Yes: Priority Pass Select. Priority Pass Select membership for the cardholder with up to 2 guests per visit (existing cardmembers only; the card is closed to new applicants).
Does the Citi Prestige count toward Chase 5/24?
Opening it counts as one of your 5/24 slots.
Where can I transfer Citi ThankYou points?
To 22 partners: Accor Live Limitless (2:1), AeroMexico (1:1), American Airlines (1:1), Avianca Airlines (1:1), Cathay Pacific (1:1), Choice (1:1.5), Emirates (1:0.8), Etihad (1:1), EVA Air (1:1), Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM (1:1), Japan Airlines (1:1), JetBlue (1:1), LHF Leaders Club (5:1), Preferred Hotels and Resorts (1:2), Qantas Airways (1:1), Qatar Airways (1:1), Singapore Airlines (1:1), Thai Airways (1:1), Turkish Airlines (1:1), Virgin Atlantic (1:1), Virgin Red (1:1) and Wyndham Rewards (1:1).
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