Head-to-Head Guide-to-Benefits Breakdown
Citi Strata Premier vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred: 6-Hour Trip Delay & +2 Year Warranty Compared
After Citi restored travel protections in 2024, Citi Strata Premier beats Chase Sapphire Preferred on Trip Delay threshold (6 hours vs. 12 hours), Purchase Protection ($10,000/claim vs. $500/claim), and Extended Warranty (+2 years vs. +1 year). Chase Sapphire Preferred wins with Primary US Rental Car CDW, one-way/award-tax Trip Delay eligibility (Citi requires a round-trip paid in full), and 6-hour Baggage Delay.
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Citi • World Elite Mastercard$95/yr fee
Chase • Visa Signature$95/yr fee
Fine-Print Verdict: Citi Strata Premier vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred
After Citi restored travel protections in 2024, Citi Strata Premier beats Chase Sapphire Preferred on Trip Delay threshold (6 hours vs. 12 hours), Purchase Protection ($10,000/claim vs. $500/claim), and Extended Warranty (+2 years vs. +1 year). Chase Sapphire Preferred wins with Primary US Rental Car CDW, one-way/award-tax Trip Delay eligibility (Citi requires a round-trip paid in full), and 6-hour Baggage Delay.
| Coverage Clause | Citi Strata Premier ($95) | Sapphire Preferred (CSP) ($95) |
|---|---|---|
Rental Car CDW | Secondary US / Primary Intl Up to $75,000 • 31 days max | PRIMARY Up to $60,000 • 31 days max |
Excluded Countries | ✓ None (Worldwide) (Covers Ireland & Italy) ★ Edge | Excludes: None (Covers Ireland, Italy, and worldwide) |
Trip Delay Trigger | 6 hours Up to $500/ticket | 12 hours (or overnight) Up to $500/ticket |
One-Way / Award Taxes | ⚠ Round-Trip & 100% Fare Required | ✓ One-Way OK + Partial/Award Taxes OK ★ Edge |
Trip Cancellation | $5,000/person • $10,000/trip | $10,000/person • $20,000/trip |
Baggage Delay | Not Covered (Lost Luggage: $3,000) | 6h trigger • $100/day × 5d ($500 max) |
Purchase Protection | $10,000/claim (90 days)+2yr Warranty | $500/claim (120 days)+1yr Warranty |
Return Protection | Not Covered | Not Covered |
Cell Phone Protection | Not Covered | Not Covered |
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| Credit Card | Rental Car CDW | Trip Delay Trigger | Trip Cancellation | Purchase Protection | Cell Phone Protection | Baggage Delay | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire Reserve (CSR) Chase • Visa Infinite • $550/yr | PRIMARY $75,000 max • Excl. 1 countries | 6 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $10,000/person $20,000 max/trip +$100k Evac | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 5d ($500) | Full Sheet → |
| Sapphire Preferred (CSP) Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr | PRIMARY $60,000 max • Excl. 1 countries | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $10,000/person $20,000 max/trip | $500/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 5d ($500) | Full Sheet → |
| Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite Chase • Visa Infinite • $450/yr | PRIMARY $75,000 max • Worldwide | 6 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $10,000/person $20,000 max/trip +$100k Evac | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 5d ($500) | Full Sheet → |
| Ink Business Preferred Chase • Visa • $95/yr | PRIMARY $60,000 max • Worldwide | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $5,000/person $10,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | $1,000/claim $100 deductible • 3x/yr | 6h delay $100/d × 5d ($500) | Full Sheet → |
| Ink Business Cash Chase • Visa • $0/yr | PRIMARY $50,000 max • Worldwide | Not Covered | Not Covered | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Ink Business Unlimited Chase • Visa • $0/yr | PRIMARY $50,000 max • Worldwide | Not Covered | Not Covered | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| United Club Infinite Chase • Visa Infinite • $525/yr | PRIMARY $75,000 max • Worldwide | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $10,000/person $20,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| United Quest Chase • Visa Signature • $250/yr | PRIMARY $60,000 max • Worldwide | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $1,500/person $6,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| United Explorer Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr | PRIMARY $60,000 max • Worldwide | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $1,500/person $6,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| World of Hyatt Visa Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Worldwide | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $5,000/person $10,000 max/trip | $500/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 5d ($500) | Full Sheet → |
| Marriott Boundless Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Worldwide | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $5,000/person $10,000 max/trip | $500/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 5d ($500) | Full Sheet → |
| Freedom Flex (CFF) Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Worldwide | Not Covered | $1,500/person $6,000 max/trip | $500/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Freedom Unlimited (CFU) Chase • Visa Signature • $0/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Worldwide | Not Covered | $1,500/person $6,000 max/trip | $500/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Amex Platinum American Express • American Express • $695/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 6 hours $500/ticket Round-trip req. | $10,000/person $20,000 max/trip +$250k Evac | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Amex Business Platinum American Express • American Express • $695/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 6 hours $500/ticket Round-trip req. | $10,000/person $20,000 max/trip +$250k Evac | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Amex Gold American Express • American Express • $325/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 12 hours $300/ticket Round-trip req. | Not Covered | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Amex Green American Express • American Express • $150/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 12 hours $300/ticket Round-trip req. | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express • American Express • $650/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 6 hours $500/ticket Round-trip req. | $10,000/person $20,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Hilton Aspire Amex American Express • American Express • $550/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 6 hours $500/ticket Round-trip req. | $10,000/person $20,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express • American Express • $650/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 6 hours $500/ticket Round-trip req. | $10,000/person $20,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express • American Express • $350/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 12 hours $300/ticket Round-trip req. | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Amex Blue Cash Preferred American Express • American Express • $95/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | Not Covered | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Amex Blue Business Plus (BBP) American Express • American Express • $0/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | Not Covered | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Capital One Venture X Capital One • Visa Infinite • $395/yr | PRIMARY $75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | 6 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $2,000/person $2,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| Venture X Business Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $395/yr | PRIMARY $75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | 6 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $2,000/person $2,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| Capital One Venture ($95) Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | Not Covered | $1,500/person $5,000 max/trip | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Capital One Savor Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | Not Covered | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Bilt Mastercard ($0 AF) Bilt / Wells Fargo • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr | PRIMARY $50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | 6 hours $1,800/ticket One-way OK | $5,000/person $10,000 max/trip | $1,000/claim 90 days | $800/claim $25 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| WF Autograph Journey Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $95/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | Not Covered | $15,000/person $15,000 max/trip | $1,000/claim 90 days | $1,000/claim $25 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Wells Fargo Autograph ($0) Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $0/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | $600/claim $25 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Wells Fargo Active Cash ($0) Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $0/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | $600/claim $25 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| BoA Premium Rewards Elite Bank of America • Visa Infinite • $550/yr | PRIMARY $75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | 6 hours $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $5,000/person $10,000 max/trip +$100k Evac | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 5d ($500) | Full Sheet → |
| BoA Premium Rewards ($95) Bank of America • Visa Signature • $95/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | 12 hours $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $2,500/person $5,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 5d ($500) | Full Sheet → |
| US Bank Altitude Reserve U.S. Bank • Visa Infinite • $400/yr | PRIMARY $75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | 6 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $2,000/person $2,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| US Bank Altitude Connect ($0) U.S. Bank • Visa Signature • $0/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $2,000/person $2,000 max/trip | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $600/claim $25 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Citi Strata Premier Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $75,000 max • Worldwide | 6 hours $500/ticket Round-trip req. | $5,000/person $10,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 90 days • +2yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Citi AAdvantage Executive Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $595/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $75,000 max • Worldwide | 6 hours $500/ticket Round-trip req. | $5,000/person $10,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 90 days • +2yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Costco Anywhere Visa Citi • Visa • $0/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Worldwide | Not Covered | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 120 days | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Citi Double Cash ($0) Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Chase Aeroplan ($95) Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr | PRIMARY $60,000 max • Worldwide | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $1,500/person $6,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| Southwest Priority ($149) Chase • Visa Signature • $149/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Worldwide | Not Covered | Not Covered | $500/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| IHG One Rewards Premier Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $99/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Worldwide | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $5,000/person $10,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | 6h delay $100/d × 5d ($500) | Full Sheet → |
| British Airways Visa ($95) Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Worldwide | Not Covered | Not Covered | $500/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| Amex Business Gold ($375) American Express • American Express • $375/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 12 hours $300/ticket Round-trip req. | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Hilton Surpass Amex ($150) American Express • American Express • $150/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | Not Covered | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Delta SkyMiles Gold ($150) American Express • American Express • $150/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | Not Covered | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Alaska Airlines Visa ($95) Bank of America • Visa Signature • $95/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| United Business ($99) Chase • Visa • $99/yr | PRIMARY $50,000 max • Worldwide | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $1,500/person $6,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| World of Hyatt Business ($199) Chase • Visa • $199/yr | PRIMARY $50,000 max • Worldwide | 12 hours (or overnight) $500/ticket One-way OK • Award taxes OK | $5,000/person $10,000 max/trip | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Capital One Spark Miles ($95) Capital One • Visa • $95/yr | PRIMARY $50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries | Not Covered | Not Covered | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Amex Centurion (Black Card) American Express • American Express • $5000/yr | PRIMARY $75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 6 hours $500/ticket Round-trip req. | $10,000/person $20,000 max/trip +$250k Evac | $10,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | 6h delay $500/d × 1d ($500) | Full Sheet → |
| Marriott Bonvoy Bevy ($250) American Express • American Express • $250/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 12 hours $300/ticket Round-trip req. | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Southwest Performance Business ($199) Chase • Visa • $199/yr | PRIMARY $50,000 max • Worldwide | Not Covered | Not Covered | $10,000/claim 120 days • +1yr warranty | Not Covered | 6h delay $100/d × 3d ($300) | Full Sheet → |
| Citi Custom Cash ($0) Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
| Delta Platinum Business ($350) American Express • American Express • $350/yr | Secondary US / Primary Intl $50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries | 12 hours $300/ticket Round-trip req. | Not Covered | $1,000/claim 90 days • +1yr warranty | $800/claim $50 deductible • 2x/yr | Not Covered | Full Sheet → |
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Individual Card Guide-to-Benefits Sheets
Browse complete travel insurance and purchase protection sheets for each card:
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Frequently Asked Questions: Citi Strata Premier vs. Sapphire Preferred (CSP)
Citi Strata Premier vs. Sapphire Preferred (CSP): Which card has better Rental Car CDW insurance?
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card provides Secondary (Primary Outside US) rental car coverage up to $75,000 for up to 31 days (zero excluded countries worldwide). Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card provides Primary coverage up to $60,000 for up to 31 days (excludes None (Covers Ireland, Italy, and worldwide)).
How do Trip Delay and Trip Cancellation compare between Citi Strata Premier and Sapphire Preferred (CSP)?
Citi Strata Premier Trip Delay triggers at 6 hours (up to $500/ticket; requires round-trip booking) with $5,000/person Trip Cancellation. Sapphire Preferred (CSP) Trip Delay triggers at 12 hours (or overnight) (up to $500/ticket; covers one-way flights) with $10,000/person Trip Cancellation.
Does Citi Strata Premier or Sapphire Preferred (CSP) include Cell Phone Protection and Purchase Protection?
Citi Strata Premier offers $10,000/claim Purchase Protection (90 days) and no Cell Phone Protection. Sapphire Preferred (CSP) offers $500/claim Purchase Protection (120 days) and no Cell Phone Protection.