Last updated: 10/2/2022

Citi Custom Cash℠

Earns: Cash Back

GigaTake:

Certainly an intriguing card, the Citi Custom Cash offers you an industry leading 5% cash back in just one category, whatever you spend the most each month. That high return is offset by an underwhelming 1% cash back on everything else.

This card is best for:

  • All Spending

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

  • The 5% cash back for your top category is the best around.
  • No annual fee.
  • 15 month 0% Intro APR.

Cons

  • 1% on all other spending is a bit low.

See how the Citi Custom Cash℠ compares to other credit cards

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Reward Rate = 5x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 5 %

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5%

Reward Rate = 1x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 1 %

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3%

Welcome Bonus = 20,000

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = $200

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$1700

Annual Fee = $0

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$695
Welcome Bonus
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Bonus Rating

Cash Back

After you spend $1,500 in 6 months

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Spending Rewards
5% Your Top Category

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

1% All Other

OK

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Is this card right for me?

That depends on your individual spending patterns. We have a tool that figures it out for you. Learn what you could earn.

Program Name
Cash Back
Gigapoints Value
1¢ per point
0.4¢ PER POINT
2¢+ PER POINT
Other Card Information

Earn 5% cash back on purchases in your top eligible spend category each billing cycle, up to the first $500 spent, 1% cash back thereafter.

Annual Fee
  • $0
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The Fine Print

INTRO APR FOR PURCHASES 0% for 15 months
INTRO APR FOR BALANCE TRANSFERS 15%
PURCHASES APR 16.99% – 26.99%
BALANCE TRANSFER FEE Balance transfer fee applies with this offer 5% of each balance transfer; $5 minimum.
CASH ADVANCE APR 28.24% (Variable)
CASH ADVANCE FEE 5% of each cash advance; $10 minimum
LATE PAYMENTS Up to $41
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 3%