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Citi Double Cash® Card vs Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa®

Compare Citi Double Cash® Card and Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa® side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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Citi Double Cash® Card versus Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa® compared by attribute
Feature Citi Double Cash® Card Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa®
Card fee No fee No fee
Purchase APR (from) 17.49% 14.99%
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 3% 3%
Rewards 2% cash back on all purchases — 1% when you buy, 1% when you pay. 5% cash back on hotels, car rentals, and attractions booked via Citi Travel. Unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases, earned when you pay back your balance. No category restrictions.
Installments Citi Flex Pay available (buy-now-pay-later on eligible purchases) Each purchase is converted into a fixed-rate, fixed-term installment loan (closed-end loan structure); you choose repayment term. AutoPay available.
No card fee
No foreign transaction fee - -
Welcome bonus
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

Which is right for you

Pick by how you spend

  • Choose the Citi Double Cash® Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa® if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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