Card review

Citi Double Cash Card review

Citi · Mastercard

4.1 / 5 How we rate

Best flat-rate 2% cash back with a long balance-transfer offer

Annual fee No annual fee
Welcome bonus $200 cash back after $1,500 spend in 6 months
Rewards rate Up to 2%
Intro APR (purchases) None
Intro APR (balance transfers) 0% intro APR for 18 months on balance transfers (complete within 4 months of opening)
Regular APR 17.49% to 27.49% variable
Foreign transaction fee 3%
Recommended credit Good to Excellent (690-850)

Rewards

  • 2% Every purchase (1% when you buy plus 1% when you pay)
  • 5% Hotels, car rentals, and attractions via Citi Travel

Key perks

  • Unlimited 2% cash back with no rotating categories or enrollment
  • Rewards earned as ThankYou Points, redeemable for cash or transfer
  • Access to Citi Travel portal for elevated earning
  • No annual fee

Pros

  • Strong flat 2% return on all spending with no category tracking
  • No annual fee
  • Long 18-month 0% intro APR on balance transfers
  • Modest $1,500 spend for the welcome bonus

Cons

  • No 0% intro APR on purchases
  • 3% foreign transaction fee makes it poor for international travel
  • Second 1% is only earned after you pay your bill
  • Balance transfer fee of 3% intro, then 5%

The bottom line

Citi Double Cash Card scores 4.1 out of 5 in our rubric. Best flat-rate 2% cash back with a long balance-transfer offer. Current welcome offer: $200 cash back after $1,500 spend in 6 months.

Rates and offers verified 2026-07. Terms change often, so confirm the current details on the issuer's site before you apply.

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