Expedia® Rewards CARD from Citi review

The perks

• Expedia reward points.
  Earn 3x points on Expedia purchases, such as flights, hotels, activities and travel packages. As an Expedia +blue member, you’ll earn this on top of the 2x base points on hotels, activities, packages, cars and cruises and 1 point on every $5 you spend on flights. All other purchases earn 1x points.

• Signup bonus.
  Spend $1,000 on purchases in your first 3 months of card membership and earn 15,000 bonus points. According to the Citi site as of January 2019, these are worth $200 when you redeem them for VIP Access™ Hotels or $100 when you use toward other travel bookings.

You’ll also like …

• No annual fee.
  Enjoy all perks and benefits without paying an annual fee for the card.

• Expedia silver status.
  By being cardmember, you enjoy silver status. This comes with additional benefits, including exclusive amenities at more than 2,000 VIP Access Hotels, more bonus points on your stays, priority customer care and dedicated local concierge at select locations.

• Citi concierge and Citi Entertainment℠.
  Save time and call Citi concierge service for help with dining arrangements, buying tickets and more. Also, as a Citi cardmember, you enjoy special purchasing access for tickets to sporting events, dining experiences and movie screenings.

What to watch out for?

• Foreign transaction fee.
  This may not be a good traveling companion outside of the US — you’ll pay 3% of the transaction every time you swipe.

• Penalty APR.
  If you make a single late or returned payment, Citi may impose a penalty APR of up to 29.99% variable. Once incurred, it can last indefinitely.

• No intro APR period.
  You’re starting with a variable APR of 14.99% to 22.99% right off the bat. If you’re looking to save money on interest, consider getting a 0% intro APR credit card.

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American Express® Gold Card		60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months	3x points on directly-booked flights; 4x at restaurants; 4x at US supermarkets on up to $25,000 annually (then 1x points)	$250		Earn up to 4x points on select purchases, a bevy of travel perks, and a welcome offer worth up to $600 with this upper-mid tier travel card. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card		60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months, a value of up to $750 through Chase Ultimate Rewards	5x points on Lyft, 2x points on travel and dining and 1x points on all other purchases	$95		Earn a signup bonus worth $750 with this popular travel card. Combine with other Chase Ultimate Rewards cards for even greater value.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
The Platinum Card® from American Express		75,000 points after spending $5,000 in your first 6 months, plus 10x points at US gas stations and US supermarkets on up to $15,000 in combined purchases in the same timeframe	10x points at US gas stations and US supermarkets on up to $15,000 combined in the first 6 months, 5x points on directly-booked flights or on flights and hotels on Amex Travel. 1x points on all other purchases. Starting January 1, 2021, your 5x points on flights will be capped on up to $500,000 annually (then 1x points).	$550		One of the most valuable premium travel cards, featuring two welcome offers worth up to $4,500, multiple travel credits and unrivaled lounge access. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chase Sapphire Reserve®		50,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months	10x points on Lyft rides, 3x points on dining and travel after earning your $300 travel credit and 1x points on all other purchases	$550		Get a generous $300 in annual travel credits, 3x points on travel and dining, and a 50% bonus on point redemptions with Chase's premier card.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card		75,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months	6x points at Marriott Bonvoy hotels, 3x at US restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines and 2x for all other purchases	$450		Earn 75,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 or more within your first 3 months. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chase Freedom Flex℠		$200 after spending $500 in the first 3 months	5% back in rotating categories up to $1,500 combined each activated quarter (then 1%), 5% on travel purchased through Chase, 3% on dining and drugstores, and 1% on all other purchases	$0		Get 5% back on purchases made through the Chase Travel Portal, making this a strong travel card as well as a solid everyday rewards card.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citi Premier® Card		60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months	3x points at restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, flights and hotels and 1x points on everything else	$95		Earn 60,000 bonus points after making $4,000 in purchases with your card within the first 3 months of account opening.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Luxury Card Mastercard® Titanium Card™		N/A	1x points on all purchases with 2% point value when you redeem for airfare and 1% for cash back	$195		Enjoy unique excursions, privileged access to exclusive events and insider opportunities.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Grand Reserve™ World Mastercard®		50,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first 90 days	5x points at Grand Reserve Partners, 3x points at any winery, wine club, wine shop, restaurant or bar and 2x everywhere else. Plus an additional 2x points at the wine merchant you spend the most each month.	$149		Earn 5x points at Grand Reserve Partners, 3x points at any winery, wine club, or wine shop, and 2x everywhere else.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card		35,000 miles after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months	2x miles on Delta purchases, restaurants and at US supermarkets and 1x miles on all other purchases	$0 intro annual fee for the first year ($99 thereafter)		With a welcome offer worth up to $600, up to 2x miles on select purchases, and assorted Delta perks, this is a strong choice for Delta fans. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chase Freedom Unlimited®		$200 after spending $500 in the first 3 months	5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase, 5% on Lyft, 3% on dining and drugstores and 1.5% on all other purchases	$0		Now earning 5% on Chase Travel Portal purchases, this card has become a worthy travel card pick. Also get up to 5% on other everyday purchases.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Hilton Honors American Express Card		80,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months	7x points on Hilton Honors purchases, 5x at US restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations, 3x on all other purchases	$0		With a massive welcome offer for a no-annual-fee card and up to 7x points at Hilton, this is a solid pick for Hilton fans and occasional travelers. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
The World of Hyatt Credit Card		25,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. 25,000 points after spending another $6,000 in the first 6 months	4x total points at Hyatt hotels as a World of Hyatt member, 2x on gyms, commuting, dining and airlines and 1x on all other purchases	$95		Earn 25,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. 25,000 points after spending another $6,000 in the first 6 months.	See offer View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card		130,000 points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months	12x points on Hilton Portfolio spending, 6x at US restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations, 3x on all other purchases	$95		With a big welcome offer worth up to $650, up to 12x points on spending, and free Gold status, this is an upgrade from the entry Hilton card. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card		10,000 miles after spending $500 in the first 3 months	2x miles at restaurants and on direct Delta purchases and 1x miles on all other purchases	$0		Earn 2x miles on Delta purchases and dining with this simple, entry-level Delta card, and pay no annual fee. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Luxury Card Mastercard® Black Card™		N/A	1x points on all purchases with 2% point value when you redeem for airfare and 1.5% for cash back	$495		Receive an annual $100 air travel credit toward flight-related purchases including airline tickets, baggage fees, upgrades and more.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi		N/A	4% at gas stations on up to $7,000 annually (then 1%), 3% at restaurants and on travel, 2% at Costco and 1% on all other purchases	$0		Get 3% back on your travel and dining purchases with no foreign transaction fees and use the card for your Costco membership.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Luxury Card Mastercard® Gold Card™		N/A	1x points on all purchases with 2% point value when you redeem for airfare or cash back	$995		Earn 2% point value when redeemed for airfare or cash back through the Luxury rewards program.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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What should I know before I apply?

To apply for the card, you must be at least 18 years old.

You also need to provide your:

• Full name, contact information and address.
• Date of birth and Social Security number.
• Annual income and monthly mortgage or rent payments.

What credit score do I need?

Increase your chances of approval with good to excellent credit score of 670 or higher.

What do customers say about the Expedia® Rewards CARD from Citi

Some customers complain about issues with point redemption. One customer even claims that whenever they tried to redeem points for hotel stays, they always found a better price on other websites. But in general, as a no-annual-fee credit card for Expedia, customers are satisfied.

Citibank is rated F by the Better Business Bureau because the bank fails to respond to customer complaints on the BBB website. Most complaints on the BBB site revolve around poor customer service. Be sure to shop around before redeeming your points to get the most value.

How to apply for the Expedia® Rewards CARD from Citi?

1. Go to Citi website and click Apply now.
2. Fill out the application form.
3. Review your application and submit when ready.

How long will it take to get my Expedia® Rewards CARD from Citi?

Citi usually makes a decision on your application in less than a minute. If they need additional information, it could take longer.

Once approved, your card should arrive in up to 10 business days.

I got the card. Now what?

• Download the Citi Mobile app. Activate your new Citi credit card, pay your balances, transfer money and more through your mobile device.
• Download the Expedia Hotels, Flights & Car Rental Travel Deals mobile app. Book your trips and earn more points through the app, save money on mobile-only deals and more.
• Avoid paying interest. Your due date is 23 days after the close of each billing cycle. Try to pay your balance on time. Otherwise, you could incur a penalty APR — which lasts indefinitely.
• Customer support. Call 800-347-4934 for questions.

Bottom line

If you often book your travel through the Expedia website, this no-annual-fee credit card could be a great choice. You’ll earn more points on your bookings, and you get the chance to earn a decent signup bonus — which you can redeem for a variety of travel rewards through Expedia.

Travelers who use more than just Expedia may find more value elsewhere. Take the time to compare other travel cards and find the one that best suits your spending style.

Frequently asked questions

• Do Expedia points expire?

  Yes. If there’s no activity on your account for 18 consecutive months, your points will expire.

• What is the value of Expedia points?

  Expedia points are worth between 1 and 2 cents each. The highest redemption value goes for VIP Access Hotels.

• What are VIP Access Hotels?

  More than 3,500 hotels that consistently receive the best guest reviews, achieve top ratings and that deliver Expedia’s standard of service are granted the status of VIP Access Hotels.