Prime Visa vs Citi Double Cash® Card: Which Card Wins for Your Spending?

Which earns more for you?

Monthly spending. We rank on rewards minus the full annual fee, so statement credits and perks are listed separately and never counted for you.

Choosing between the Prime Visa (no annual fee) and the Citi Double Cash® Card (no annual fee) comes down to where you spend most. Neither card has an annual fee, and Citi Double Cash Card earns at least as much as Prime Visa in every category, more on groceries, flights, hotels, other travel and other purchases. Enter your monthly spending above to see which comes out ahead for you.

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Meet the Contenders

Prime Visa

Strongest in dining at 2%. 5% at Amazon.com, Whole Foods, and Chase Travel; 2% on dining, gas, and transit.

Annual fee: None Sign-up bonus: $150 after $0 spend in 1 months Foreign fees: 0%

Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.

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Citi Double Cash Card

Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases. Earns a solid 2.0% on everything else.

Annual fee: None Sign-up bonus: $200 after $1,500 spend in 6 months Foreign fees: 3%

Perfect if: You're comfortable booking through the issuer's own site for the best rate.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature Prime Visa Citi Double Cash Card
Annual Fee $0 $0
Sign-Up Bonus $150 after $0 spend in 1 months $200 after $1,500 spend in 6 months
Foreign Transaction Fee 0% 3%
Base Reward Rate 1% 2%
Dining Rewards 2% 2%
Gas Rewards 2% 2%
Rates with conditions
not counted in the rows above
5% through Chase Travel
Earns 5% only on travel booked through Chase Travel, Chase's own booking site. Booking direct with an airline or hotel earns 1%.
5% through Citi Travel
Earns 5% only on hotels, car rentals and attractions booked through Citi Travel, Citi's own booking site. Travel booked anywhere else earns the flat 2%.
Key Benefits 5% at Amazon.com, Whole Foods, and Chase Travel; 2% on dining, gas, and transit. Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases.

The Verdict

Citi Double Cash Card wins on travel, groceries.

Not sure which fits your life? Enter your spending below and we’ll do the math. The calculator ranks purely on rewards minus the full annual fee, so credits and perks are yours to judge.