Head to head

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card vs. Citi Double Cash Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Citi Double Cash Card

Citi

At a glance

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card leads on first-year math, earning ceiling, travel insurance, and foreign transactions, while Citi Double Cash Card only ties the rest.

Pick the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

4 vs 0 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card earns more on its best category (8× vs 5×).

  • Travel insurance Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$250
$200
First-year net
+$250
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Capital One Entertainment, Travel Portal, Dining
Travel Portal
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Cashback
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.