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Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card vs Citi Simplicity Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card comes from First Bank & Trust at $0/yr; the Citi Simplicity Card from Citi at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBest Western Rewards Visa Signature CardCiti Simplicity Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNot advertisedNo welcome bonus; product is a 0% intro APR balance-transfer card with no late fees, no penalty APR, and no rewards program
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus--
IssuerFirst Bank & TrustCiti
Card categorytravel
Best earning category (Best_western_hotels)4x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card
      $0/yr ·
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      Citi Simplicity Card
      $0/yr · No welcome bonus; product is a 0% intro APR balance-transfer card with no late fees, no penalty APR, and no rewards program

      Editorial take: Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card

      Editorial take: Citi Simplicity Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or Citi Simplicity Card?
      Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
      Is the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Citi Simplicity Card?
      The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Citi Simplicity Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Citi Simplicity Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card.
      Can I have both the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card and Citi Simplicity Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (First Bank & Trust and Citi) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or the Citi Simplicity Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card: no published min spend. Citi Simplicity Card: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.