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Capital One Savor vs Citi Double Cash

Both are cashback travel cards. The Capital One Savor comes from Capital One at $0/yr; the Citi Double Cash 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.

FeatureCapital One SavorCiti Double Cash
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$250 cash back$200 cash back
Bonus value (est.)$250$200
Min spend to unlock bonus$500 in 3 mo$1,500 in 6 mo
IssuerCapital OneCiti
Card categorycashbackcashback
Best earning category (Dining)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneciti-ty
Headline benefits
  • 3% dining + entertainment
  • 3% grocery + streaming
  • No annual fee
  • No foreign tx fees
  • 2% everywhere
  • No annual fee
  • Pairs with TY Premier
  • Simple earning
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Capital One Savor
$0/yr · $250 cash back
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Citi Double Cash
$0/yr · $200 cash back

Editorial take: Capital One Savor

If you care about dining and groceries, this is one of the best no-fee cards available. 3% on four of your biggest categories with zero annual cost is hard to beat.

Editorial take: Citi Double Cash

The OG flat 2% card. Pairs with Custom Cash + Premier to form Citi's trifecta, turns your combined cash back into transferable ThankYou Points. Rock solid for non-bonus spend.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Savor or Citi Double Cash?
The Capital One Savor has the bigger bonus, $250 cash back, worth roughly $250, versus $200 cash back (~$200) on the Citi Double Cash.
Is the Capital One Savor's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Citi Double Cash?
The Capital One Savor has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Citi Double Cash's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Citi Double Cash's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Capital One Savor.
Can I have both the Capital One Savor and Citi Double Cash?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One 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 Capital One Savor or the Citi Double Cash first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Savor: $500 spend in 3 months. Citi Double Cash: $1,500 in 6 months. 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.