Monthly spending. We rank on rewards minus the full annual fee, so statement credits and perks are listed separately and never counted for you.
Choosing between the Amazon Prime Visa (no annual fee) and the Citi Double Cash® Card (no annual fee) comes down to where you spend most. Both cards can deliver real value. Let’s break it down, then run your numbers to find the winner.
Strongest in dining at 2%. 5% at Amazon.com, Whole Foods, and Chase Travel; 2% on dining, gas, and transit.
Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.
Apply NowUnlimited 2% cash back on all purchases. Earns a solid 2.0% on everything else.
Perfect if: You're comfortable booking through the issuer's own site for the best rate.
Apply Now| Feature | Amazon Prime Visa | Citi Double Cash Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Sign-Up Bonus | None | $200 after $1,500 spend in 6 months |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | 0% | 3% |
| Base Reward Rate | 1% | 2% |
| Dining Rewards | 2% | 2% |
| Gas Rewards | 2% | 2% |
| Rates with conditions not counted in the rows above |
5% through Chase Travel Earns 5% only on travel booked through Chase Travel, Chase's own booking site. Booking direct with an airline or hotel earns 1%. |
5% through Citi Travel Earns 5% only on hotels, car rentals and attractions booked through Citi Travel, Citi's own booking site. Travel booked anywhere else earns the flat 2%. |
| Key Benefits | 5% at Amazon.com, Whole Foods, and Chase Travel; 2% on dining, gas, and transit. | Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases. |
Citi Double Cash Card wins on travel, groceries.
Not sure which fits your life? Enter your spending below and we’ll do the math. The calculator ranks purely on rewards minus the full annual fee, so credits and perks are yours to judge.