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Citi Diamond Preferred Card vs Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Citi Diamond Preferred Card comes from Citi at $0/yr; the Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card from Navy Federal Credit Union 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 CardNavy Federal More Rewards American Express Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNo welcome bonus; product is a 0% intro APR balance-transfer card with no rewards program20,000 points ($200 value)
Bonus value (est.)-$200
Min spend to unlock bonus-$2,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCitiNavy Federal Credit Union
Card categorycashback
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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      Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card
      $0/yr · 20,000 points ($200 value)

      Editorial take: Citi Diamond Preferred Card

      Editorial take: Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Citi Diamond Preferred Card or Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card?
      The Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card has a public bonus (20,000 points ($200 value), worth roughly $200), 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 Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card?
      The Citi Diamond Preferred Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card'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 Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi and Navy Federal Credit Union) 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 Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Citi Diamond Preferred Card: no published min spend. Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card: $2,000 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.