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• Upon receipt, an AOPC will process the application and forward to Citibank for approval. The total processing and delivery time of your travel card to the address of record is approximately 7 to 10 business days.

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What is the travel charge card? The GSA SmartPay® 3 program provides charge cards to U.S. government agencies, as well as tribal governments, through master contracts that are negotiated with major banks. 

There are currently more than 560 Federal agencies, organizations and Native American tribal governments participating in the program, spending $30 Billion annually, through 100 million transactions on more than three million cards.

There are three types of travel accounts:

• Individually billed accounts are issued to employees to pay for official travel and travel-related expenses. The government reimburses employees for authorized expenses. The employee is responsible for making payment to the bank.
• Centrally billed accounts are established by some agencies to pay for official travel expenses. Centrally billed accounts are paid directly by the government to the bank.
• GSA SmartPay Tax Advantage Travel accounts  are new product offerings that combine an Individually Billed Account (IBA) and Centrally Billed Account (CBA), providing a means to obtain tax exemption automatically at the point of sale for rental cars and lodging charges. The combined features of CBAs and IBAs are a key characteristic of this product. When using the Tax Advantage Travel Account, charges for rental cars and lodging will be automatically billed to a CBA for payment. Charges for other travel-related purchases, such as meals and incidentals, are billed to the IBA portion of the account.

What is the benefit for federal agencies? Each agency or organization using the travel charge card receives a rebate based on sales volume. The sale refund is remitted to the organization. In addition, a separate refund is provided to agencies and organizations based on improving speed of payment.

How can travel managers make it happen? In 1988, Congress mandated that federal employees use the government travel charge card for all payments of expenses related to official government travel, with some exceptions. 

Travel managers should ensure that all of their travelers use their government-issued travel charge card for all purchases of travel-related services or products such as rental cars, hotel rooms, and telephone or Internet service.

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The GSA SmartPay program provides charge cards to U.S. government agencies/departments, as well as tribal governments, through master contracts that are negotiated with major national banks. Additionally, to contact Travel Program call 888-472-5585 or email [email protected]

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On May 12, 2024, Citi launched the Citi Strata Premier Card, a revamp of its long-serving Citi Premier® Card that is no longer taking applications. The new card offers many of the same rewards and benefits, plus a few additional perks.

The Citi Strata Premier Card has a $95 annual fee, and new cardholders can earn 75,000 bonus ThankYou Points after spending $4,000 within the first three months of account opening.

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» MORE: Citi ThankYou points: How to earn and use them

New features of the Citi Strata Premier Card

The Citi Strata Premier Card adds new rewards spending categories, as well as travel protections:

10 ThankYou points per $1 spent on hotels, car rentals and attractions booked through the Citi Travel site.

3 ThankYou points per $1 spent at EV charging stations .

Coverage in the event of trip cancellation, interruption or delay.

Coverage if your luggage is lost or damaged.

Rental car coverage.

Beginning May 12, 2024, existing Citi Premier® Card holders will have access to these new benefits on their cards.

Perks that carry over from the Citi Premier® Card

The Citi Strata Premier Card will offer some of the same benefits the Citi Premier® Card offered, including:

3 ThankYou points per $1 spent at restaurants, supermarkets and gas stations, and on air travel and hotels.

1 ThankYou point per $1 on other purchases.

A $100 annual hotel savings benefit. Terms apply.

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Citi Enhances the Citi Premier Card with New Benefits to Make Travel Adventures More Rewarding

The card refresh also unveils a new name, travel protections from Mastercard and sleek design

NEW YORK - Today, Citi announced the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card – an enhancement of the existing Citi Premier® Card – now offering increased benefits and more opportunities to earn ThankYou® Points with the same $95 annual fee 1 , and Mastercard as the payments network. The newly redesigned card provides cardmembers with the opportunity of making travel more rewarding and adds travel protections for peace of mind.

The new name, Citi Strata Premier, evokes a sense of ambition and adventure, empowering cardmembers to reach new heights and unlock their passions. Accompanying the new name is a sleek, modern card design featuring distinctive treatments and sweeping wave lines, welcoming cardmembers into the new Citi Strata Premier experience.

“We heard from our cardmembers that they want be rewarded for their travels as well as their everyday spending,” said Anthony Merola, Head of Proprietary Products for U.S. Branded Cards at Citi. “The Citi Strata Premier Card now offers extra ways for cardmembers to earn on travel and turn their purchases into future experiences.”

The refreshed Citi Strata Premier Card offers new benefits including:

• Now as an ongoing benefit, 10 ThankYou® Points for each $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals and Attractions when booking through the Citi Travel site 2
• Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption (Common Carrier) 4
• Trip Delay 3
• Lost or Damaged Luggage 3
• Car Rental (MasterRental Coverage) 5
• 3 ThankYou Points for each $1 spent at EV Charging Stations 

In addition to the new benefits, Citi Strata Premier cardmembers will continue to enjoy access to all existing benefits including:

• 3 ThankYou Points for each $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases
• 3 ThankYou Points for each $1 spent on Restaurants
• 3 ThankYou Points for each $1 spent on Supermarkets
• 3 ThankYou Points for each $1 spent on Gas Stations
• 1 ThankYou Point for each $1 spent on all other purchases
• A $100 Annual Hotel Benefit 6  - once per calendar year, enjoy $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more (excluding taxes and fees) when booked through the Citi Travel site
• Complimentary breakfast for two
• $100 resort credit 7
• Early check-in, late check-out and room upgrades upon availability. 
• Access to Mastercard World Elite benefits, with offers on ride-sharing, food delivery, streaming, online shopping and more as well as access to Priceless® Experiences
• No foreign transaction fees 1

With the ThankYou Rewards program, cardmembers can make every moment and every point count. ThankYou Points do not expire and there is no limit on the number of points cardmembers can earn with this card. Additionally, cardmembers can access valuable redemption options such as transferring ThankYou Points to participating airline and hotel partners.

Starting today and for a limited time, customers who apply for the Citi Strata Premier Card on CitiCards.com and are approved can earn 75,000 bonus ThankYou Points after spending $4,000 within the first three months of account opening. 8

“Over three quarters of American consumers are likely to leverage credit card travel benefits, so we partnered with Citi to refresh a card product that enhances their traveler experiences,” said Jason Lane, Executive Vice President, Global Account Management at Mastercard. “We’ve focused on essential benefits that travelers value, by adding protections that help make sure every journey is plain-sailing.”

For more information the Citi Strata Premier Card, visit citicards.com .

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1 The variable APR for purchases and balance transfers is 21.24% - 29.24%, based on your creditworthiness. For Citi Flex Plans subject to an APR, the variable APR is 21.24% - 29.24%, based on creditworthiness. For Citi Flex Pay Plans subject to a Plan Fee, a monthly fee of up to 1.72% will apply, based on the Citi Flex Plan duration, the APR that would otherwise apply to the Transaction, and other factors. The variable APR for cash advances is 29.99%. The variable penalty APR is up to 29.99%. Minimum interest charge - $0.50. Annual fee - $95. Fee for foreign purchases - None. Cash advance fee - 5% of  each cash advance (min. $10). Balance transfer fee - 5% of each transfer (min. $5). Rates as of 05/13/2024.

2 Citi Travel Site: You will earn 10 ThankYou Points for each $1 spent on hotels, car rentals, and attractions when you use your Citi Strata Premier Card to book them through the Citi Travel site via CitiTravel.com or 1-833-737-1288 (TTY:711).   For bookings made with a combination of points and your Citi Strata Premier Card, only the portion paid with your card will earn points.  Points are not earned on cancelled bookings.  If your account is closed for any reason, including if you convert to another card product, you will no longer be eligible for this offer.  Citi Travel is powered by Rocket Travel Inc., part of the Booking Holdings Inc. group of companies together with Booking.com.

3 Should you apply and be approved for the Citi Strata Premier Card more information will be provided in the Guide to Protection Benefits you receive with your card.  Benefits are subject to terms, conditions, and limitations, including limitations on the amount of coverage. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG company.

4 Policy provides secondary coverage only

5 Coverage is secondary within the Eligible Renter’s country of residence.

6 Once per calendar year, enjoy $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more, excluding taxes and fees, when booked through the Citi Travel site via CitiTravel.com (Citi Travel is powered by Rocket Travel Inc., part of the Booking Holdings Inc. group of companies together with Booking.com) or 1-833-737-1288 (TTY:711).

7 Eligible experiences for the $100 resort credit varies by property

8 Bonus ThankYou® Points are not available if you have received a new account bonus for a Citi Premier® or Citi Strata Premier℠ account in the past 48 months. This offer is available if you apply through the method(s) provided in this document today. Offers may vary and this offer may not be available in other places where the card is offered.

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The Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Platinum Select Mastercard ® offers many opportunities to earn miles. Cardholders earn AAdvantage ® miles with every purchase with no limit on earnings. Explore the benefits and perks of this credit card below.

Earn miles and Loyalty Points

As a Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Platinum Select Mastercard ® cardmember, you earn both AAdvantage ® miles and Loyalty Points. Redeem miles for car rentals, hotels, flights and other experiences. Loyalty Points count toward status and can get you perks like upgrades and priority boarding.

Here’s how your Citi ® / AAdvantage ® credit card can help you earn miles.

• 2x miles at restaurants and gas stations: Cardholders can earn 2 AAdvantage ® miles for each $1 spent at restaurants and gas stations.
• 2x miles on American Airlines purchases: Cardholders can also earn 2 AAdvantage ® miles for each $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases.
• 1x miles on all other purchases: Earn 1 AAdvantage ® mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases.
• Loyalty Points: Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible mile earned from purchases.
• No mileage cap: There's no limit to the number of AAdvantage ® miles you can earn. Watch those miles add up!

Travel perks

The Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Platinum Select Mastercard ® card offers a host of perks to travelers. Whether you’re a business traveler or an adventure-seeker, you can benefit from these offers.

• First checked bag free: Your first checked bag is free on American Airlines domestic itineraries for you and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation.        
• Inflight savings: Get 25% savings on American Airlines inflight food and beverage purchases when you use your card.
• $125 American Airlines flight discount: Get a $125 American Airlines Flight Discount after you spend $20,000 or more in purchases (during your cardmembership year) and renew your card.
• Other travel perks:   You pay no foreign transaction fees , and you get to enjoy preferred boarding on American Airlines for up to 4 companions traveling with you and listed in the same reservation

Other benefits

Cardmembers also get access to special perks and benefits from Citi.

Citi Entertainment ® : Cardmembers get special access to purchase tickets to thousands of events, including presale tickets and exclusive experiences. Experience concerts, sports, dining and much more with Citi Entertainment.

Digital wallets: Citi offers access to digital wallets that let you shop with confidence online, in-app and in-stores. Speed through checkout and continue enjoying the benefits of your credit card.

Contactless pay: Paying in person is faster, safer and more convenient with a contactless, chip-enabled card.

No annual fee for the first year: Your first year of benefits is free. After that, the annual fee is $99.1

The Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Platinum Select Mastercard ® is designed with travelers in mind. Not only does it offer a superior rewards program, but also includes special perks designed to make every journey more exciting.

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Citi Upgrades Premier Card As Travel Spending Takes Off

Citi  is enhancing its Premier credit card to offer new benefits and protections for travelers.

The banking giant’s  Strata Premier card , announced Monday (May 13), offers increased benefits and more opportunities to earn rewards, and comes amid a surge in spending on travel across age and income brackets.

“We heard from our cardmembers that they want to be rewarded for their travels as well as their everyday spending,”  Anthony Merola , head of proprietary products for U.S. branded cards at Citi, said in a news release. “The Citi Strata Premier Card now offers extra ways for cardmembers to earn on travel and turn their purchases into future experiences.”

The card offers protections in cases of things like canceled or interrupted trips and lost luggage, along with once-a-year $100 discounts on hotel stays of $500 or more.

“Over  three quarters  of American consumers are likely to leverage credit card travel benefits, so we partnered with Citi to refresh a card product that enhances their traveler experiences,” said  Jason Lane , executive vice president, global account management at Mastercard.  “We’ve focused on essential benefits that travelers value, by adding protections that help make sure every journey is plain-sailing.”

As covered here last month, spending among high-income consumers has contributed to a first-quarter surge in travel spending.

PYMNTS Intelligence’s most recent  “ Last Transactions ”  analysis of consumer spending patterns during the quarter shows an increase among all age groups in the travel category, with credit card usage seeing a 24% bump compared to the prior quarter.

However, it was consumers 44 years or older and making more than $100,000 per year who consistently outspent their younger counterparts and those in lower income brackets.

The research suggests that the older demographic’s willingness to use credit cards for travel purchases underlines their trust in credit providers, many of whom  offer protections  against canceled trips and fraudulent charges.

“The difference in spending could also be attributed to varying priorities, financial strategies or available leisure time, with many older consumers being retired and having more flexibility to travel,” the PYMNTS Intelligence report said.

As covered here last week,  there are other factors driving  the increase in travel spending, such as the rise in business travel, especially among global multinational companies. Companies like  American Express Global Business Travel  as well as major airlines have all recently reported a  rebound in corporate travel .

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The Citi Premier® Card Gets a Rebrand — and New Travel Benefits

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May 16, 2024, 8:00 PM

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Citi announced this week that its mid-tier travel card, the Citi Premier® Card, has a new name, a boosted welcome bonus and added travel benefits. This is good news for current cardholders whose accounts will seamlessly change over and makes the card more competitive for prospective card shoppers looking for travel rewards plus trip coverage.

[ Read: Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards. ]

All About the Benefits

The Citi Premier® Card, with its $95 annual fee, was previously lacking one of the key perks that consumers care about — travel protections. According to a 2022 survey by market research firm S&P Global, enhanced travel protections were the second-highest ranked desirable feature of annual fee credit cards, just below travel perks.

The refreshed Citi Strata Premier® Card comes with a suite of travel protections, including:

— Trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance

— Trip delay reimbursement

— Lost or damaged luggage

— MasterRental coverage

The previous version of the card already charged no foreign transaction fees , which will continue.

This helps put the Citi Strata Premier® Card on par with the other major players in the midrange travel card space. Here’s how it compares with similar cards.

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A Bonus Boost

To celebrate the card launch, Citi is offering a higher welcome bonus to new Citi Strata Premier® Card applicants who apply online. You can earn 75,000 bonus ThankYou Points after spending $4,000 within the first three months of account opening. Prior to the relaunch, the Citi Premier® Card offered a 60,000 bonus point welcome offer.

What Can Existing Citi Premier® Card Holders Expect?

If you have the original version of this card, the Citi Premier® Card, your account will change over to the new card name and include the new travel benefits. Moving forward, if you book a trip and pay for it in full using your card, you will access the new travel protections.

[ Read: Best Rewards Credit Cards. ]

Other Key Terms Remain the Same

Other than the new name, higher welcome offer and new travel benefits, features like annual percentage rate and fees remain the same. The card has an annual fee of $95 and a regular purchase APR of 21.24%- 29.24% variable.

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