Citi Double Cash® Card

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Basic Information

Program ID: 257

Issuer: Citibank

Card Type: Credit

Network: Mastercard

Card Tier: Standard

Data Complete: Yes

Created: 01/06/2026 16:32

Last Scraped: 01/15/2026 04:44

Fee Structure
Annual Fee: $95.00
Year 1 Waived: No
Effective Annual Fee: $95.00
Authorized User Fee: $0.00
Penalty APR: 2,999.00%
Additional Fees
Late Fee: $41.00
Returned Payment: $41.00
Balance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% 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: 12 months

Balance Transfer APR: 2,124.00%

Intro BT APR: 0.00%

Intro BT Duration: 12 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 Flights, 5x Prepaid Hotels, 3x Supermarkets, 3x Restaurants, 3x Gas Stations

Point Value Estimate: 0.0200 cents/point

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

Transfer Partners: Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Flying Blue (Air France/KLM), JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Choice Privileges

Card Benefits
Protection Benefits
Travel Benefits
Premium Benefits
Approval Criteria

Recommended FICO Range: 670 - 850

Approval Odds Category: Excellent

Pre-qualification Available

Soft Pull Supported

Hard Pull Bureau: Experian, TransUnion, Equifax

Issuer Rules

Rules: Eligibility for the welcome bonus requires that the applicant has not received a bonus for the '257' card or any card within its product family, nor closed such an account, within the last 24 months from the date the previous bonus was received or account closure. Applicants must also meet the specified minimum spending requirement within the initial period.

Maximum Cards Per Issuer: 5

Minimum Spend Interval: 3 months

Shutdown Risk Triggers: Manufactured spending, high cumulative credit limit, rapid application for multiple cards, repeated bonus churning without adhering to eligibility rules, suspicious spending patterns (e.g., large gift card purchases, round numbers), failure to pay on time, excessive credit limit increase requests.

International Friendly

User Analytics & Insights
User Ratings

Average Rating: 3.8 / 5.0

Top Positive Feedback:
Users appreciate Citibank's wide range of card options, competitive rewards on popular spending categories, and reliable mobile banking experience. Many find the application process straightforward and customer service generally helpful for common inquiries.

Top Negative Feedback:
Some users report higher APRs compared to competitors, occasional issues with foreign transaction fees on certain cards, and a few instances of inconsistent customer service experiences. The complexity of reward redemption for some specific cards can also be a point of frustration.

Approval Experience Score: 78.0 / 100

Recommended Alternatives
  • Citi Double Cash Card
  • Citi Custom Cash Card
  • Citi Premier Card

Card Value Score: 72.0 / 100

Est. Annual Rewards: $350.00


User Portfolio Metrics

Avg Portfolio Size: 3 cards

Avg Portfolio Age: 60 months

Store vs Co-brand: 100% General / 0% Store

Risk Assessment

Default Risk Group: Medium

Predicted Approval Probability: 75.0%

Terms Version Control

Version ID: 2024-02-01

Last Updated: 02/01/2024 00:00