Head to head

Capital One Platinum Credit Card vs. Citi Double Cash Card

On the criteria below, Citi Double Cash Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Platinum Credit Card

Capital One

Citi Double Cash Card

Citi

At a glance

Citi Double Cash Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Platinum Credit Card wins on foreign transactions; Citi Double Cash Card wins on first-year math and earning ceiling.

Pick the Citi Double Cash Card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

1 vs 2 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Citi Double Cash Card

    Citi Double Cash Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Citi Double Cash Card

    Citi Double Cash Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 0×).

  • Foreign transactions Capital One Platinum Credit Card

    Capital One Platinum Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
First-year net
+$0
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Citi ThankYou Points

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.