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 Bilt Blue Card (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 Bilt Blue Card in every category, more on dining, groceries, gas, flights, hotels, other travel and other purchases. Enter your monthly spending above to see which comes out ahead for you.
1x points on everyday spend, up to 1.25x points on rent and mortgage (no fee).
Perfect if: You're comfortable booking through the issuer's own site for the best rate.
Apply NowUnlimited 2% cash back on all purchases. Earns a solid 2.0% on everything else.
Perfect if: You're comfortable booking through the issuer's own site for the best rate.
Apply Now| Feature | Bilt Blue Card | Citi Double Cash Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Sign-Up Bonus | None | $200 after $1,500 spend in 6 months |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | 0% | 3% |
| Base Reward Rate | 1% | 2% |
| Rates with conditions not counted in the rows above |
3% on hotels through Bilt Travel Earns 3% only on hotels booked through Bilt Travel, Bilt's own booking site. Hotels booked anywhere else earn 1%. 2% on flights through Bilt Travel Earns 2% only on flights booked through Bilt Travel. Flights booked direct with an airline earn 1%. 3% on Lyft Earns 3% only on Lyft rides, after linking your Bilt and Lyft accounts. Other rideshare and travel 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 | 1x points on everyday spend, up to 1.25x points on rent and mortgage (no fee). | Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases. |
Citi Double Cash Card wins on travel, dining, groceries, gas.
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.