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Citi Simplicity

Citi Simplicity Review

Citi · Paying off high-interest credit card debt

4.3 / 5 (1876 reviews)
Annual Fee
No annual fee
Rewards
No rewards
Regular APR
19.24% – 29.99%
Credit Needed
Good (670-749)

Our Expert Verdict

8/10
Editor's Score

The stress-free balance transfer card with the industry's longest 0% intro APR period and a truly forgiving policy — no late fees, no penalty APR, ever. If you're carrying high-interest debt on another card, transferring to Citi Simplicity for 21 months gives you nearly two years to pay it off interest-free.

Pros

  • 21 months 0% on balance transfers
  • No late fees ever
  • No penalty APR
  • No annual fee
  • Also 12 months 0% on purchases

Cons

  • No rewards
  • 3% foreign transaction fee
  • 5% balance transfer fee (min $5)
  • No sign-up bonus

Key Benefits & Perks

No annual fee
No late fees — ever
No penalty APR
21 months 0% APR on balance transfers
12 months 0% APR on purchases
Flexible payment dates

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