Chase Sapphire Reserve vs Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
Side-by-side comparison of rewards, fees, and benefits
Chase Sapphire Reserve
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Rates verified November 2026
Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
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Chase Sapphire Reserve comes out ahead by $335/yr at a typical $24,000/yr spending profile.
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Everyday profile: $24,000/yr across groceries, gas, dining, online shopping, streaming, and everything else. Signup bonuses excluded (first-year only). Statement credits counted at typical usage rates, not face value.
| Card | Rewards | Credits | Fee | Net/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | $468 | $357 | -$795 | $30 |
| Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard | $390 | $0 | -$695 | $-305 |
Booking through the card issuer's travel site. Point values adjust automatically.
Simple Advanced view shows effective return rates (multiplier × point value) instead of just multipliers. | Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite MastercardCiti |
|---|---|---|
Annual Fee | $795 | $695 |
Sign-Up Bonus | 100,000 pts | 70,000 pts |
Point Value How much each point is worth in cents. This varies based on how you redeem (cash back, travel portal, or transfer partners). | 1.5¢(Travel Portal) | 1.0¢(Travel Portal) |
Dining | 3x | 2x |
Grocery | 1x | 1x |
Flights | 8x via Chase Travel4x booked direct | 2x |
Hotels | 8x via Chase Travel4x booked direct | 1x |
Gas | 1x | 2x |
Online Shopping | 1x | 1x |
Everything Else | 1x | 1x |
Fast Food Quick-service restaurants (MCC 5814). Most "dining" bonuses include fast food. | 3x | 2x |
Streaming Subscriptions like Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, etc. | 1x | 1x |
Internet Home internet and cable bills. | 1x | 1x |
Cell Phone Cell phone bills (may incur processing fees). | 1x | 1x |
Home Utilities Electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash. | 1x | 1x |
Travel/Airline Credit | $300broad travel | - |
Est. Perks Value | $984varies by usage* | - |
Lounge Access | Yes | Yes |
* Est. Perks Value: Requires enrollment; varies by usage. Excludes Travel/Airline Credit (shown separately).
Amex Platinum ($2,884): $600 FHR/THC hotel credit, $400 Resy dining, $300 lululemon, $300 digital entertainment, $320 Uber ($200 cash + $120 Uber One), $209 CLEAR+, $200 Oura, $155 Walmart+, $100 Saks, $300 Equinox.
CSR ($984): $420 DoorDash promos, $120 DashPass membership, $324 Apple TV and Apple Music, $120 Lyft credits.
Quick Verdict
Chase Sapphire Reserve earns more on travel (4x flights vs 2x). Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard has a lower annual fee ($695 vs $795). Your best choice depends on where you spend the most.
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