Head to head

Citi Strata Premier Card vs. Amazon Store Card

On the criteria below, Citi Strata Premier Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Citi Strata Premier Card

Citi

Amazon Store Card

Synchrony

At a glance

Citi Strata Premier Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Citi Strata Premier Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance; Amazon Store Card wins on annual fee and foreign transactions.

Pick the Citi Strata Premier Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Amazon Store Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

3 vs 2
  • First-year math Citi Strata Premier Card

    Citi Strata Premier Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Amazon Store Card

    Amazon Store Card is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Citi Strata Premier Card

    Citi Strata Premier Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Citi Strata Premier Card

    Citi Strata Premier Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions Amazon Store Card

    Amazon Store Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$900
First-year net
+$805
+$0
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Travel, Travel, Dining
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
Not disclosed
Reward currency
Citi ThankYou Points

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.