Citi Simplicity® Card
No rewards
Citi Simplicity® Card
Citi - Mastercard - Credit card
3.9
3.9 out of 5
7.8/10
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Citi Simplicity® Card vs Upgrade Life Rewards Visa®
Compare Citi Simplicity® Card and Upgrade Life Rewards Visa® side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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Upgrade Life Rewards Visa®
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Upgrade Life Rewards Visa®
Upgrade - Visa - Credit card
4.4
4.4 out of 5
8.8/10
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Compared side by side
Cells with a check mark are the stronger value in that row. Ties stay unmarked.
| Feature | Citi Simplicity® Card | Upgrade Life Rewards Visa® |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | No fee | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | 17.49% | 14.99% |
| Interest-free period | - | - |
| Foreign transaction fee | 3% | 3% |
| Rewards | - | 3% cash back on Gas, Groceries, Streaming, and Utilities (excluding Target and Walmart); 1% cash back on all other purchases. Both tiers have no cap. |
| Installments | Citi Flex Pay available | Each purchase converts to a closed-end installment loan at a fixed rate and term. |
| No card fee | ||
| No foreign transaction fee | - | - |
| Welcome bonus | - | |
| Airport lounge access | - | - |
| Travel insurance | - | - |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay |
Which is right for you
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- Choose the Citi Simplicity® Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the Upgrade Life Rewards Visa® if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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