With a annual fee, the positions itself as a premium card—and it largely delivers. While it may not offer quite the same perks as top-tier competitors, it holds its own with a strong lineup of benefits at a lower price point.

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The highly anticipated Citi Strata Elite is finally here, but it may not fit into every traveler's strategy. Explore what this new card has to offer.