Citi
AAdvantage MileUp
What it is
The AAdvantage MileUp is a Citi card earning American AAdvantage miles. For most, its value is mostly up front in the welcome bonus rather than ongoing perks. The no-fee entry American Airlines card and a common downgrade target for the fee-carrying AA cards. Earns AAdvantage miles at no cost — but note there's no free checked bag at this tier.
Offer history
Value is the welcome bonus at your valuations. The Year 1 total also counts recurring benefits and subtracts the annual fee. Spend / mo (the dashed line, right axis) is the monthly pace to clear the minimum spend in time — shown on every view so the spend stays in context.
| Offer | Bonus | Value | Year 1 | Return | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PUBLIC ATH | 15,000$1k · 90d | $210 | $210 | 42% | Jul ’25 |
PUBLIC | 10,000$1k · 90d | $140 | $140 | 28% | Jan ’23 |
The receipt
default values| SUB value | +$210 |
| 15,000 AA × | |
| Ongoing benefits (yr 1) | +$0 |
| Annual fee | $0 |
| Year 1 | $210 |
| Return on $1k MSR | 42% |
Your score sharpens once you sign in — we add eligibility, spend-fit, and 5/24.
Related cards
AAdvantage MileUp scores 55 here on default point values. See where it ranks against every card, scored for your points, spend, and eligibility.
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