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Citi Diamond Preferred Card vs Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Citi Diamond Preferred Card comes from Citi at $0/yr; the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express from American Express 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.

FeatureCiti Diamond Preferred CardLowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNo welcome bonus; product is a 0% intro APR balance-transfer card with no rewards program$100 statement credit
Bonus value (est.)-$100
Min spend to unlock bonus-$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCitiAmerican Express
Card categorybusiness
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Citi Diamond Preferred Card
      $0/yr · No welcome bonus; product is a 0% intro APR balance-transfer card with no rewards program
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      Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
      $0/yr · $100 statement credit

      Editorial take: Citi Diamond Preferred Card

      Editorial take: Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Citi Diamond Preferred Card or Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
      The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express has a public bonus ($100 statement credit, worth roughly $100), while the Citi Diamond Preferred Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Citi Diamond Preferred Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
      The Citi Diamond Preferred Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Citi Diamond Preferred Card.
      Can I have both the Citi Diamond Preferred Card and Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi and American Express) 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 Citi Diamond Preferred Card or the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Citi Diamond Preferred Card: no published min spend. Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express: $1,000 in 3 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.