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Citi Puts Strata Elite’s 100,000-Point Bonus Online With Higher Spend Requirement

Making the top bonus public online broadens access for travelers seeking strong first‑year value.

Overview

  • The limited-time offer grants 100,000 ThankYou points after $6,000 in three months, matching prior in-branch deals and exceeding the earlier online bonus of up to 80,000 points.
  • Many perks reset by calendar year, allowing new cardholders to use the hotel, Splurge, and Blacklane credits twice in the first cardmember year for roughly $1,200 in value.
  • ThankYou points now transfer 1:1 to American Airlines AAdvantage in addition to a wide roster of airline and hotel partners.
  • The card’s annual fee is $595, with a $145 rebate for Citigold customers, which undercuts the fees on Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve.
  • Eligibility for the bonus follows Citi’s 48‑month rule for this product, and applications are subject to the issuer’s 8/65 spacing guideline.