Citi Double Cash vs Chase Freedom Unlimited

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

Citi Double CashChase Freedom Unlimited
Sign-up bonus (est.)$200 (spend $1,500 in 6 months)Extra 1.5% cash back on everything in year one
Annual feeNo feeNo fee
Foreign transaction fee3%3%
Suggested score670+670+
Reward highlights2% on everything (1% + 1%)
No annual fee
Convertible to ThankYou points
1.5% on all purchases
3x dining & drugstores
Pairs with Sapphire to convert cash into points
Who it's forBest for people who want maximum flat-rate cash back with zero effort.Best as the everyday 'catch-all' card in a Chase points setup.