Citi Double Cash® Card

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Basic Information

Program ID: 202

Issuer: Citibank

Card Type: Credit

Network: Mastercard

Card Tier: Standard

Data Complete: Yes

Created: 01/07/2026 06:43

Last Scraped: 01/15/2026 04:56

Fee Structure
Annual Fee: $95.00
Year 1 Waived: No
Effective Annual Fee: $-5.00
Authorized User Fee: $0.00
Penalty APR: 30.00%
Additional Fees
Late Fee: $41.00
Returned Payment: $41.00
Balance Transfer: Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Foreign Transaction: 0.00%
Interest Rates

Purchase APR Range: 2,124.00% - 2,924.00%

Intro Purchase APR: 0.00%

Intro APR Duration: 18 months

Balance Transfer APR: 2,924.00%

Intro BT APR: 0.00%

Intro BT Duration: 18 months

Cash Advance APR: 2,999.00%

Sign-Up Bonus

Bonus Amount: $20,000.00

Spending Requirement: $1,500.00

Time Period: 180 days

Bonus Timing: Typically within 8-12 weeks after requirement is met, but often within 48-72 hours.

Rewards Program

Reward Type: ThankYou Points

Base Reward Rate: 1.00%

Bonus Reward Rate: 5.00%

Bonus Categories: 5x on top eligible spend category (e.g., Restaurants, Gas, Groceries, Travel, Transit, Streaming, Drugstores, Home Improvement, Fitness, Live Entertainment); 3x on Supermarkets, Restaurants, Gas Stations, Air Travel, Hotels

Point Value Estimate: 0.0200 cents/point

Expiration Policy: Points do not expire as long as the account is active and in good standing.

Transfer Partners: Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Flying Blue (Air France-KLM), JetBlue TrueBlue, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Choice Privileges, Wyndham Rewards

Card Benefits
Protection Benefits
  • Extended Warranty
  • Purchase Protection
  • Cell Phone Protection
  • Price Protection
Travel Benefits
  • Travel Insurance
  • Primary Rental Protection
  • Trip Delay Coverage
  • Lost Luggage Coverage
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
Premium Benefits
  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Concierge Service
Approval Criteria

Recommended FICO Range: 670 - 850

Approval Odds Category: Good

Pre-qualification Available

Soft Pull Supported

Hard Pull Bureau: Experian, TransUnion, Equifax

Issuer Rules

Rules: The primary bonus eligibility rule for the Citibank '202' card in 2026 is the 24-month rule: applicants are not eligible for a welcome bonus if they have received a bonus on any card within the same product family (e.g., ThankYou Points family, Cash Back family) in the past 24 months. This rule applies even if the previous card was closed. Additionally, Citibank typically enforces application velocity rules, such as no more than one application within an 8-day period and no more than two applications within a 65-day period across all Citibank products. General eligibility requires excellent credit history, a strong credit score, and sufficient income to support the credit line.

Maximum Cards Per Issuer: 6

Minimum Spend Interval: 3 months

Shutdown Risk Triggers: Manufactured spending (e.g., excessive gift card purchases, payment of rent/mortgage via third-party services with high fees, large round-number transactions), high cumulative credit limit across all Citibank products, rapid application for multiple cards, unusual spending patterns inconsistent with declared income, frequent balance transfers without new spending, abuse of return policies, and failure to pay on time.

International Friendly

User Analytics & Insights
User Ratings

Average Rating: 3.7 / 5.0

Top Positive Feedback:
Users appreciate the straightforward rewards structure, competitive sign-up bonuses, and the convenience of Citibank's online banking platform. Many find the customer service responsive for common inquiries.

Top Negative Feedback:
Some users report higher than average APRs, occasional issues with foreign transaction fees on certain cards, and a desire for more premium travel benefits without an annual fee. Customer service wait times can sometimes be long.

Approval Experience Score: 78.0 / 100

Recommended Alternatives
  • Citi Double Cash Card
  • Citi Custom Cash Card
  • Chase Freedom Unlimited

Card Value Score: 72.0 / 100

Est. Annual Rewards: $275.00


User Portfolio Metrics

Avg Portfolio Size: 3 cards

Avg Portfolio Age: 72 months

Store vs Co-brand: 85% General / 15% Store

Risk Assessment

Default Risk Group: Medium

Predicted Approval Probability: 75.0%

Terms Version Control

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