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Double Cash vs Active Cash

The 2% flat-rate title fight.

Citi Double Cash card art

Citi Double Cash

Citi

Our rating
8.3/10
Welcome bonus
20,000 points
Bonus value
≈$200
Annual fee
$0
Credits, max/yr
$0
Foreign txn fee
3%

Top earning rates

  • 2x Everything (1% buy + 1% pay)
Wells Fargo Active Cash card art

Wells Fargo Active Cash

Wells Fargo

Our rating
8.2/10
Welcome bonus
$200 cash
Bonus value
≈$200
Annual fee
$0
Credits, max/yr
$0
Foreign txn fee
3%

Top earning rates

  • 2x All purchases

The Compound Verdict

Our ratings give it to the Citi Double Cash (8.3 vs 8.2). On current welcome offers, the Double Cash brings the bigger first-year haul at ≈$200.

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