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Citi Diamond Preferred Card Review

Paying down a balance over a long 0% window at a relatively low ongoing APR

Updated for 2026

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Overview

The Citi Diamond Preferred is a balance-transfer and 0% APR card with one of the longest interest-free windows and a relatively low ongoing APR. It earns no rewards, so it fits people focused on paying down debt rather than earning on spend.

Annual fee$0
Regular APR16.49%–27.24% variable
Welcome bonusNone
RewardsNone — this card does not earn rewards
Recommended creditGood to Excellent
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Pros & cons

Pros
  • Long 21-month 0% balance-transfer window plus 12 months 0% on purchases
  • Relatively low regular APR floor compared with many rewards cards
  • No annual fee
Cons
  • Earns no rewards
  • Charges late fees and a balance-transfer fee (unlike the Citi Simplicity)
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