Citi AAdvantage Executive Contactless Mastercard
#1
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Citi AAdvantage Executive Contactless Mastercard
Just got my usual yearly replacement for the Citi AA Exec card. since the numbers wear off so quickly. However, this one has the contactless symbol on the back (and is significantly heavier compared to my current card).
Hadn't seen anything posted here about this, but looks like they are finally catching up to the modern world.
Hadn't seen anything posted here about this, but looks like they are finally catching up to the modern world.
#2
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
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Just got my usual yearly replacement for the Citi AA Exec card. since the numbers wear off so quickly. However, this one has the contactless symbol on the back (and is significantly heavier compared to my current card).
Hadn't seen anything posted here about this, but looks like they are finally catching up to the modern world.
Hadn't seen anything posted here about this, but looks like they are finally catching up to the modern world.
#5
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#6
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I guess it depends. I received this contactless card before my last trip to the EU/UK, and indeed it didn't work well. However in these case the Chase Hyatt card was flawless throughout the EU/UK. Will try Australia soon.
#7
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P.S. - Enjoy Australia!!!
#8
Join Date: Aug 2016
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Indeed, it does depend. I've had my AMEX not work at CVS in the States, but work flawlessly at FRA airport train station (requiring PIN input - which I guessed - apparently correctly - was my cash advance pin.) OTOH, that same card was not accepted in any way at the FRA HBF. Perhaps different charging authorities? - just airport to city. I also have a Chase contactless - not working even domestically either. Don't have the Citi version yet - but no high expectations.
P.S. - Enjoy Australia!!!
P.S. - Enjoy Australia!!!
#10
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
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When I saw OP post about this I ordered a replacement card. Pretty amazing that I ordered this at 4pm yesterday and it arrived in less than 24 hours. It does appear to be contactless but I have not tried it yet. Will report back as the Chase card that I use around here works great.
#11
Join Date: Dec 2011
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I haven't had a problem using this card in "contactless mode" in the US or EU. Do bear in mind that contactless has a limit - typically $100 in the US but it's lower in the UK and EU - GBP 30 and EUR 35 respectively.
It seems to me that in Europe, contactless cards are used more as a cash replacement than in the US: a few items in a grocery store, a round of drinks in a pub, morning coffee etc. Glad to see that the US is finally coming round to adopting it as retailers update their POS devices.
It seems to me that in Europe, contactless cards are used more as a cash replacement than in the US: a few items in a grocery store, a round of drinks in a pub, morning coffee etc. Glad to see that the US is finally coming round to adopting it as retailers update their POS devices.
#12
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I haven't had a problem using this card in "contactless mode" in the US or EU. Do bear in mind that contactless has a limit - typically $100 in the US but it's lower in the UK and EU - GBP 30 and EUR 35 respectively.
It seems to me that in Europe, contactless cards are used more as a cash replacement than in the US: a few items in a grocery store, a round of drinks in a pub, morning coffee etc. Glad to see that the US is finally coming round to adopting it as retailers update their POS devices.
It seems to me that in Europe, contactless cards are used more as a cash replacement than in the US: a few items in a grocery store, a round of drinks in a pub, morning coffee etc. Glad to see that the US is finally coming round to adopting it as retailers update their POS devices.
The second attempt was for a bag of chips and a drink... under $5.
#13
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Definitely seems to be touch and go across many cards.
#14
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I’m getting a new exec card in the mail tomorrow. It was compromised Thursday when someone bought a load of pet supplies at pet smart in Indianapolis. I use Apple Pay so the contactless to me for the card doesn’t mean much.
#15
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EP, HH Diamond, Admirals Club, Global Entry
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I was invited by Citi to try this contactless card in the last summer. Citi also offered me a $10 credit for charging a total of $10 in three stores from a list among which CVS, Target, etc. were included. My card works everywhere in the US (and I received the $10 credit by using it at CVS and Target and probably at Walgreens/DuaneRead or Rite Aid) where contactless cards are accepted. I haven't used it in overseas but will try it in London next week.
Note that, Citi added the contactless logo on the back. You need to tap/touch the logo at the contactless pad on the terminal. If it doesn't work, I would call the customer service. Perhaps your contactless payment ability hasn't been activated in the system.
Note that, Citi added the contactless logo on the back. You need to tap/touch the logo at the contactless pad on the terminal. If it doesn't work, I would call the customer service. Perhaps your contactless payment ability hasn't been activated in the system.