AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite vs Xbox
AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite
$99/yr
6.0/10
VS
Xbox
$0/yr
7.0/10
Quick Answer
AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Xbox charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Xbox offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Xbox
Lower annual fee ($99 vs $0)
Rewards Earning
AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite
4 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Xbox wins for most people
The $99 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for AAdvantage Platinum Select World EliteRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite
| American Airlines purchases | 2.0X |
| Dining | 2.0X |
| Gas stations | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Xbox
| Xbox purchases | 5.0X |
| Dining, grocery, entertainment | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
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