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Citi Double Cash Card Review

People who want a simple flat 2% cash-back rate with an optional long balance-transfer window

Updated for 2026

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Overview

The Citi Double Cash earns an effective 2% cash back on everything — 1% at purchase and 1% at payoff — with no annual fee. It also offers an 18-month 0% intro APR on balance transfers, though not on purchases.

Annual fee$0
Regular APR17.49%–27.49% variable
Welcome bonus$200 cash back after spending $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months
Rewards2% cash back on every purchase — 1% when you buy plus 1% when you pay it off, with no caps
Recommended creditGood to Excellent
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Pros & cons

Pros
  • Flat, uncapped 2% cash back on all spending
  • $200 welcome bonus for a modest $1,500 spend
  • No annual fee, plus an 18-month 0% balance-transfer option
Cons
  • No 0% intro APR on purchases (balance transfers only)
  • You must pay off purchases to collect the second 1%, and a balance-transfer fee applies
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