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Citi · Mastercard

Citi Double Cash

One card, 2% on everything, no categories to track

No annual fee

Why people consider it

  • 2x on every purchase.
  • Simple 2x on everything.

Current welcome offer

Welcome offer: +$200

Requirement: Spend $1,500 in 6 months

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Current offer shown; issuer determines eligibility.

Recommended credit score: 680+

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Is this card worth it?

Ongoing value

$1,152/year

for the sample household ($4,800/month) · points at typical value

First-year value

$1,352 first year

Includes: +$200 welcome offer

$200 is one-time. $1,152/year is ongoing.

To earn the bonus: spend $1,500 in 6 months.

Offer verified: Nov 4, 2026

Worth considering if you already want this type of card.

Full annual fee:
none
Major trade-offs:
Must pay bill to get full 2% No bonus categories
Against a no-fee alternative:
This is a no-fee card — nothing to earn back.

Detailed research

Full reward table and category caps
Travel

Hotels, car rentals and attractions booked on Citi Travel

5x
Everything else2x
Optional benefits and credits

Perks (not counted in our math)

0% Balance Transfer
Citi Entertainment
Approval and bonus eligibility caveats

Recommended credit score: 680+ — the issuer decides every application.

Issuer verification source
Offer verified November 4, 2026Source: Citi official terms
Detailed methodology

Net annual value = rewards on a spending profile at typical point value − the full annual fee; credits count only if you tell us you use them; a welcome offer counts once, in year one, only where the profile meets its requirement. Same math as Find a Card. Methodology v2026.09.4.

Full methodology →

Editorial review and disclosures

Pros

  • + True 2% on everything
  • + No annual fee
  • + No category tracking
  • + Good balance transfer option

Cons

  • - Must pay bill to get full 2%
  • - No bonus categories
  • - Limited benefits

Written by Tim · Data verified against issuer terms · Last checked Nov 4, 2026 · Methodology v2026.09.4

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