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Citi Double Cash vs Rakuten American Express® Card

See how these two cards stack up across fees, rewards, and signup bonuses.

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Citi ThankYou Points
Citi Double Cash
Citi
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Rakuten American Express® Card card art
Rakuten
Rakuten American Express® Card
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Annual Fee
No annual fee
No annual fee
Foreign Fees
3%
None
Signup Bonus
$200 credit
Spend $1,500 in 6 months
20,000 points + $200 credit
Spend $2,000 in 3 months
Top Earn Rates
  • Citi Travel 5x
  • All Other Purchases 2x
  • Rakuten Dining 10x
  • Rakuten purchases 5x
  • Groceries and restaurants 2x
Reward Type
cashback
miles
Key Credits
None
None