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Citi Strata Elite Card vs Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and more.
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Citi Strata Elite CardCiti | Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express CardAmerican Express |
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| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Annual Fee | $595 | $150 |
| APR | 20.24% - 28.24% | 19.49% - 28.49% |
| Signup Bonus | 75,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in 3 months | 55,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in 6 months |
| Rewards Rate | 10X on hotels, car rentals & attractions via Citi Travel, 5X on flights via Citi Travel, 3X on air travel, restaurants, supermarkets, gas/EV stations, 1X on everything else | 2X on Delta purchases, restaurants, and U.S. supermarkets, 1X on everything else |
| Credit Score | excellent | good |
| Pros | Up to $300 annual hotel credit and $200 annual Splurge Credit 10X on hotels and 5X on flights via Citi Travel Transfer points to 17+ airline and hotel partners | Free first checked bag saves $70+ per round trip Priority boarding on all Delta flights 2X on Delta, dining, and supermarkets covers common spend |
| Cons | $595 annual fee is steep for the Citi ecosystem New card — still building out lounge and premium perks Fewer transfer partners than Amex or Chase | $150 annual fee is high for a mid-tier airline card SkyMiles have lower cpp value than some competitors No lounge access or travel credits |
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Verdict
Our Pick: Citi Strata Elite Card
With a 4.4/5 rating, the Citi Strata Elite Card edges out the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card (4.1/5). At $595/yr, the value proposition is strong. The Citi Strata Elite is Citi's premium answer to the Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. With up to $500 in annual credits and strong portal earning rates, it competes on value if you can use the credits.