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 6 months	4x at restaurants including delivery and Uber Eats; 4x at US supermarkets on up to $25,000 annually (then 1x points), 3x points on directly-booked flights and 1x points on all other purchases	$250		Rose Gold is back Earn up to 4x points on select purchases, a bevy of travel perks, and a welcome offer worth up to $600 based on our valuation with this upper-mid tier travel card. Terms apply, see rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card		80,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months, a value of up to $1,000 through Chase Ultimate Rewards. Plus up to $50 statement credit towards groceries	5x points on Lyft, 2x points on up to $1,000 on groceries until April 30, 2021, 2x points on travel and dining and 1x points on all other purchases	$95		Earn a signup bonus worth $1,000 plus up to $50 statement credit towards groceries with this popular travel card.	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 prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel, 5x points on directly-booked flights on up to $500,000 annually, then 1x points after that and on other purchases	$550		One of the most valuable premium travel cards, featuring two welcome offers worth up to $4,500 based on Finder's valuation, multiple travel credits and unrivaled lounge access. Terms apply, see rates & fees	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.