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Citizens Bank

Providence-based regional with a Northeast branch network and a one-card consumer strategy: the 1.8% flat Cash Back Plus World Mastercard. A Citizens Quest Checking account nudges the rate to 1.9%.

Application Rules

  • Card applications are accepted nationwide even though branches cluster in the Northeast
  • The 1.9% boosted rate requires a Citizens Quest Checking relationship
  • No published velocity rules; standard prime underwriting

Tracked Citizens Bank Cards

Mastercard
Cash Back Plus
Personal · No AF

1.8% on everything with no foreign transaction fee, an odd but honest number.

Special bonusAF: $0Rating: 6.8/10