Can you use your American Airlines credit card anywhere?

The easiest way to make an American Airlines credit card payment is by logging in to your account with the bank that issues your card, Citi or Barclays. Then navigate to the payments section of your account. After that, put in your bank account information, along with the amount of the payment (minimum due, full balance or another specific dollar amount). Finally, submit your payment.… read full answer

Both Citi and Barclays also allow payments over the phone or via mail, as well as through their mobile apps (using the same login info); the Citi Mobile App and the Barclays Mobile App. With both banks, you can set up recurring monthly payments if you wish, too.

How to Make an American Airlines Credit Card Payment:

• Online: To make a Citi American Airlines credit card payment online, log in to your account, then click on “Make a Payment.” To make a Barclays AAdvantage credit card payment online, log in to your account and click “Pay your bill.” You can also make a payment through either the Citi Mobile App and the Barclays Mobile App.
• Over the phone: Call Citi at (800) 950-5114 or call Barclays at (877) 523-0478.
• By mail: Send a check or money order (not cash) to your card’s issuer.
  
  The address for Citi is:
  
  P.O. Box 9001037
  Louisville KY, 40290-1037
  
  The address for Barclays is:
  
  Card Services
  P.O. Box 60517
  City of Industry, CA 91716-0517

Keep in mind that payments via mail take the longest time to post. So, in order to avoid being late, always send your payments at least 5-7 days before your due date.

Yes, airline credit cards are worth it if you travel frequently with a certain airline. You’ll often get extra rewards for buying your tickets from a specific airline and may receive special perks like early boarding or free checked bags. You can also get general travel cards that aren’t partnered with any specific airline. Those cards often provide more versatility and better overall value than airline-branded cards. Let’s look at some examples of both types.… read full answer

Here are some airline credit cards that are worth getting:

A lot of airline cards will also have other travel-related perks. You might get insurance for travel accidents, trip cancellation, lost baggage, and/or rental cars.

If you're a frequent flyer on a specific airline, feel free to also take a look at our editors' picks for the best airline credit cards. In case you don't want to be tied to a specific airline, check out some of the best travel credit cards on the market – they offer attractive rewards that you can use for a variety of airlines and other travel purchases.

An AAdvantage card is worth it for people who fly with American Airlines frequently because AAdvantage cards award generous amounts of miles that can be used for future flights. AAdvantage credit cards also give supplemental perks such as free checked bags or in-flight food and beverage discounts.

Why an AAdvantage Card Is Worth It… read full answer

• Rewards. AAdvantage cards offer American Airlines miles for making purchases, and many have generous initial bonuses.
• Supplemental perks. Exact benefits differ from card to card, but they include things such as free checked bags, in-flight food and beverage discounts, preferred boarding and airport lounge access.
• Affordable options. Very frequent travelers should more than break even with any AAdvantage credit card. But more casual travelers can get the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card, which has a $0 annual fee.
• Wide acceptance. All AAdvantage credit cards are on the Mastercard network, which is accepted worldwide.

While AAdvantage cards are worth it in general, the most worthwhile card will differ from person to person. You can check out WalletHub's comparison of the best American Airlines credit cards to learn more.