💳 Citi · Mastercard

Citi Strata Premier® Card

Travel Benefits Guide 2026

$95
Annual Fee
Lounge Access
Secondary
Rental Coverage
None
Foreign Tx Fee

📌 At a Glance: Top Travel Perks

Travel Benefits Breakdown

Here's exactly what you get — and what you don't — when you use the Citi Strata Premier® Card for travel.

✈️ Lounge Access

This card does not include airport lounge access. Consider upgrading to a premium card or purchasing a Priority Pass membership separately.

🛂 Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Credit

No Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit on this card.

⏱️ Trip Delay Insurance

If your trip is delayed by 6+ hours, you're covered for up to $500/person in expenses.

Covers: meals, lodging, transportation, personal use items

Coverage applies when common carrier is delayed 6+ hours or overnight. Cardholder and accompanying immediate family members covered.

Must book travel with this card. Keep all receipts for reimbursement.

🚫 Trip Cancellation & Interruption

Reimburses up to $5,000/person (max $10,000/trip) if you must cancel or cut short your trip.

Covered reasons: illness, injury, severe weather, jury duty, traffic accident

Trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage up to $5,000 per person, $10,000 per trip when travel is purchased with the card.

🧳 Baggage Insurance

Lost/stolen/damaged baggage: Up to $3,000/person

Checked bags: up to $2,000 | Carry-on: up to $3,000

Coverage for lost, stolen, or damaged baggage when travel is purchased with the card.

Baggage delay coverage: not included.

🏥 Emergency Medical & Evacuation

No dedicated emergency medical evacuation benefit. Citi Strata Premier is a mid-tier travel card without emergency medical coverage.

🚗 Rental Car Insurance

Secondary coverage — you must file with your personal auto insurance first, then this card covers the remainder.

Covers: collision damage, theft

Excludes: liability, personal injury

Eligible countries: Most countries worldwide.

Secondary coverage. Decline the CDW at the rental counter. File with primary auto insurance first.

🌍 Foreign Transaction Fees

No foreign transaction fees — use this card internationally without paying an extra 2–3% on every purchase.

💰 Annual Credits & Perks

Rewards Structure

1x ThankYou® Points per $1 on all other purchases
Base rate on all purchases
10x on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on CitiTravel.com; 3x on air travel and other hotel purchases
Travel purchases
3x ThankYou® Points at restaurants
Dining
3x at supermarkets
3x at gas stations and EV charging stations
10x on hotels/car rentals/attractions via CitiTravel.com

Point / Mile Values

  • Cash back / statement credit: ~0¢ per point
  • Travel portal redemption: ~1¢ per point
  • Transfer partners: Varies — often 0.015-0.02+ with airline partners like American Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pros & Cons for Travelers

👍 Pros

  • ✅ No foreign transaction fees — safe to use internationally
  • ✅ Rental car collision coverage (secondary)
  • ✅ Trip cancellation coverage (up to $5,000/person)
  • ✅ Trip delay coverage after 6+ hours
  • ✅ Low annual fee ($95) relative to benefits

👎 Cons

  • ❌ No airport lounge access
  • ❌ No Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit
  • ❌ No emergency medical evacuation coverage

🎯 Who Is This Card Best For?

Everyday spenders who travel and want broad bonus categories with access to Citi ThankYou transfer partners at a $95 annual fee

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