💳 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.

💡 Credit card travel insurance has limits

Credit card trip insurance typically doesn't cover medical emergencies abroad. For international trips, dedicated travel health insurance is recommended.

Browse travel health guides by country →

🌍 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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