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Citi Custom Cash Card

Citi Custom Cash Card Review

Citi · People who want automatic 5% back in their top spending category

4.5 / 5 (2456 reviews)
Annual Fee
No annual fee
Rewards
5% on top eligible spend category (up to $500/billing cycle), 1% on everything else
Regular APR
19.49% – 29.49%
Credit Needed
Good (670-749)

Our Expert Verdict

8/10
Editor's Score

A unique cashback card that automatically identifies your top eligible spend category each billing cycle and gives you 5% back on up to $500 in that category. Categories include restaurants, gas, grocery, select travel, transit, streaming, drugstores, home improvement, fitness, and live entertainment.

Pros

  • 5% automatic top category
  • No annual fee
  • Intro APR
  • No category activation needed

Cons

  • $500/cycle cap on 5% earning
  • 3% foreign transaction fee
  • Only one bonus category at a time
Sign-Up Bonus

$200 cash back after spending $1,500 in 6 months

Key Benefits & Perks

5% in your top spending category automatically
No annual fee
0% intro APR for 15 months
Citi Entertainment access
Contactless payment

Rewards Breakdown

CategoryRate
Top Eligible Category5%
Everything else1%

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