Chase Freedom Unlimited vs Citi Double Cash

A side-by-side look at Chase Freedom Unlimited and Citi Double Cash — annual fee, welcome bonus, rewards and who each is best for.

Chase Freedom UnlimitedCiti Double Cash
Sign-up bonus (est.)Extra 1.5% cash back on everything in year one$200 (spend $1,500 in 6 months)
Annual feeNo feeNo fee
Foreign transaction fee3%3%
Suggested score670+670+
Reward highlights1.5% on all purchases
3x dining & drugstores
Pairs with Sapphire to convert cash into points
2% on everything (1% + 1%)
No annual fee
Convertible to ThankYou points
Who it's forBest as the everyday 'catch-all' card in a Chase points setup.Best for people who want maximum flat-rate cash back with zero effort.