Citi® Double Cash® Card: Calculator & Cash Back Guide
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Earning Rates
- Earn 2% back on every purchase with unlimited 1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay for those purchases.
Our Take
Citi Double Cash Card points and card value calculator
Use this calculator to estimate how much you’ll earn with the Citi Double Cash® Card. With a combined 2% back on all purchases (1% when you buy and 1% when you pay), it’s a top choice for simple, high flat-rate cash rewards without tracking categories.
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Edit Card Name
Set the name of the card to something of your choosing. Leave it blank to default back to normal card name.
Quick Assign
Use quick assign to quickly toggle this card on for Spend Categories in the calculator. If the card is already assigned, toggling off will set the category to No Selection.
Currency Codes
Any currencies you add to the tool will be selectable when entering spend into the Spend Categories section of the calculator.
Do note that any foreign currencies selected will automatically be converted to the card's default currency when calculating rewards.
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Add Status / Loyalty
You can add elite status to one or more columns. This allows you to calculate the extra points you would receive from having status with that program.
If the status is already added, you can update the currency the status is based on by specifying a different currency than what the one in the calculator already has.
NOTE: Elite status is automatically added to the calculator for most credit cards that grant it.
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If you're looking to quickly assign cards to multiple categories, click on the card itself under the Credit Cards section.
Card Select
Select the card you will use for this category.
Do note that the order of the categories in the Category Spending section makes a difference. Spend is calculate by month in order of categories listed.
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Citi Double Cash Card earning rate
The Citi Double Cash earns ThankYou Rewards points that can be redeemed for cash back and other rewards. It earns points at the following rates:
- 2% cash back: Unlimited 1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay, on every purchase.
Calculator: Citi Double Cash Card points value
Citi Double Cash Card benefits
Here are the main benefits of the Citi Double Cash Card:
- Limited Time Offer: Earn 5% total cash back on hotel and car rentals booked on the Citi Travel℠ portal through 12/31/24.
Calculator: Citi Double Cash Card points transfer
If you want access to all of Citi's airline and hotel partners, you will want to pick up one of Citi's premium cards. Those cards are:
- Citi Strata Premier℠ Card
- Citi Prestige® Card (currently unavailable to new applicants)
Since Citi ThankYou points can be moved between card accounts, you can move your Citi Double Cash points to one of the eligible cards above first. Once moved, you will then have the ability to use your points with all partners at the best transfer ratios.
Here's the full list of Citi transfer partners:
Citi Double Cash Card fees
Annual Fee
The Citi Double Cash Card has a $0 annual fee.
Earning 2% cash back at no annual fee is always great.
Authorized User Fee
There is no fee to add authorized users to the Citi Double Cash. Adding family and friends can help you earn cash back faster.
Foreign Transaction Fee
The Citi Double Cash Card has a 3% foreign transaction fee. That makes this a bad choice for spending outside of the U.S. since the card only earns up to 2%, but you will be charged a 3% fee leaving you with a net loss of 1% for every dollar spent.
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