Which card has a lower annual fee, Citi Double Cash Card or Sam's Club Mastercard?

The Citi Double Cash Card has no annual fee, compared to $0 for the Sam's Club Mastercard.

Which card earns more cash back, Citi Double Cash Card or Sam's Club Mastercard?

The Citi Double Cash Card earns 2.0% base cash back, while the Sam's Club Mastercard earns 1.0%. The best choice depends on your spending habits. Use the calculator to see which card earns you more.

Is the Citi Double Cash Card better than the Sam's Club Mastercard?

It depends on your spending. If you spend more on categories where the Citi Double Cash Card offers higher rewards, it may be better. Use our calculator to compare based on your actual monthly spending.

Citi Double Cash® Card vs Sam's Club Mastercard®: Which Card Wins for Your Spending?

Which earns more for you?

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Dining ($)

Groceries ($)

Gas ($)

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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 Citi Double Cash® Card (no annual fee) and the Sam's Club Mastercard® (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.

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Meet the Contenders

Citi Double Cash Card

Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases. Earns a solid 2.0% on everything else.

Annual fee: None Sign-up bonus: $200 after $1,500 spend in 6 months Foreign fees: 3%

Perfect if: You're comfortable booking through the issuer's own site for the best rate.

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Sam's Club Mastercard

Strongest in gas at 5% (up to $6,000/yr). 5% on gas and EV charging (first $6,000/yr), 3% on dining and takeout, 1% elsewhere. Warehouse purchases earn 1% unless you hold a Plus membership.

Annual fee: None Sign-up bonus: $30 after $30 spend in 1 months Foreign fees: 0%

Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature	Citi Double Cash Card	Sam's Club Mastercard
Annual Fee	$0	$0
Sign-Up Bonus	$200 after $1,500 spend in 6 months	$30 after $30 spend in 1 months
Foreign Transaction Fee	3%	0%
Base Reward Rate	2.0%	1.0%
Dining Rewards	2%	3%
Gas Rewards	2%	5% (up to $6,000/yr)
Rates with conditions not counted in the rows above	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%.	3% at Sam's Club with Plus Earns 3% on Sam's Club purchases only with a Plus membership, which costs more than the base Club tier. Club members earn 1% there, and groceries bought anywhere else earn 1%.
Key Benefits	Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases.	5% on gas and EV charging (first $6,000/yr), 3% on dining and takeout, 1% elsewhere. Warehouse purchases earn 1% unless you hold a Plus membership.

The Verdict

Citi Double Cash Card pulls ahead for travel, groceries spending.

Sam's Club Mastercard wins on dining, gas.

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.