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Citi Simplicity® Credit Card

0% Intro APR · 12 mo
$0 Annual Fee
17.49%–28.24% Variable Purchase APR
670+ Recommended FICO
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Rewards

CategoryRateTypeCap
All Purchases
The Citi Simplicity Card does not earn any rewards, points, miles, or cash back on purchases; it is designed as a balance transfer and low-interest card with no rewards program.
0x Cash Back No cap

Benefits & Protections

BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
0% Introductory APR on Balance Transfers
New cardmembers receive a 0% introductory APR on balance transfers for 21 months from the date of account opening; balance transfers must be completed within 4 months of account opening to qualify. A standard variable APR applies after the intro period.
Financial 0% intro APR for 21 months
0% Introductory APR on Purchases
New cardmembers receive a 0% introductory APR on purchases for 12 months from the date of account opening; a standard variable APR applies after the intro period.
Financial 0% intro APR for 12 months
Citi Flex Pay
Eligible purchases of $75 or more can be split into fixed monthly payments using Citi Flex Pay with no application or credit check required.
Financial Complimentary
Flexible Payment Due Date
Cardmembers can choose their billing due date from available dates at the beginning, middle, or end of the month.
Financial Complimentary
No Annual Fee
The Citi Simplicity Card carries no annual fee.
Financial $0
Up to $0
No Authorized User Fee
Cardmembers can add authorized users to the account at no additional cost.
Financial $0
Up to $0
No Late Fees Ever
The Citi Simplicity Card never charges a late payment fee, regardless of how many times a payment is late.
Financial $0 late fees
Up to $0
No Penalty APR
The Citi Simplicity Card never applies a penalty APR for late or returned payments; the standard variable APR applies at all times.
Financial No penalty rate
24/7 Customer Service
Live customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling the number on the back of the card.
Other Complimentary
Automatic Account Alerts
Cardmembers can opt into automatic alerts via email or text for balance updates, payment reminders, and credit limit notifications.
Other Complimentary
Citi Mobile App
Cardmembers can manage their account, view balances, make payments, and access card features anytime through the Citi Mobile App.
Other Complimentary
Digital Wallet Compatibility
The card is compatible with major digital wallets enabling contactless payments online, in-app, and in stores.
Other Complimentary
Free FICO Score Access
Cardmembers receive complimentary online access to their FICO Score to help monitor and understand their credit history.
Other Complimentary
Paperless Statements
Cardmembers can opt into paperless statements and electronic communications to receive statements and most legal notices online.
Other Complimentary
Pre-Qualification Tool
Prospective applicants can check if they are pre-qualified for the Citi Simplicity Card online with no impact to their credit score before formally applying.
Other Complimentary
$0 Liability on Unauthorized Charges
Cardmembers are not responsible for unauthorized charges made on their account, providing full protection against fraudulent use.
Security $0 liability
Up to $0
24-Hour Fraud Protection
Citi monitors the account around the clock and alerts cardmembers if unusual activity is detected.
Security Complimentary
Citi Quick Lock
Cardmembers can instantly block new charges on a misplaced card via the Citi Mobile App or citi.com while allowing existing recurring transactions to continue.
Security Complimentary
EMV Chip Technology with Contactless Pay
The card includes chip-based technology with tap-to-pay capability for enhanced security and global acceptance at contactless payment terminals.
Security Complimentary

Interest Rates

0%
Intro Purchase APR for 12 months
0%
Intro BT APR for 21 months
Purchase APR17.49%–28.24% Variable
Balance Transfer APR28.24%
Cash Advance APR29.74%
Penalty APR0%
Min. Interest Charge$0.5

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction Fee3%
Balance Transfer Feeintro fee of 3% of each transfer ($5 minimum) completed within the first 4 months of account opening; after that, 5% of each transfer ($5 minimum)
Cash Advance Feeeither $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
Late Payment FeeUp to $0

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsVery Good
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleYes
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Excessive cash advances, too many applications in short period, using the card for non-personal or non-household purposes, application fraud or misrepresentation
Cliff Effect Rules
No bonus cliff rules apply since the Citi Simplicity Card offers no welcome bonus. The card does not block or conflict with bonus eligibility on any other Citi personal card. It is frequently used as a product change target from other Citi cards without any impact on bonus clocks for other products.
International Friendly
May have limitations for international use.
Additional Issuer Rules
The Citi Simplicity Card carries no welcome bonus and therefore has no card-specific 48-month bonus restriction — there is nothing to qualify for or be disqualified from in terms of bonus eligibility. Standard Citi velocity rules still apply to the application itself: no more than one new personal card approval per 8 days and no more than two within any 65-day period. The card is commonly used as a product change destination from other Citi cards (such as the Double Cash or Custom Cash) to preserve a credit line, as its no-rewards structure makes it a low-conflict keeper card.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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Annual Fee
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APR 17.49%–28.24% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
Intro APR0% · 12 mo
Min. FICO670+
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