Capital One Platinum Secured vs. Citi Custom Cash® Card

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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Capital One Platinum Secured
Capital One
4.2

Secured card with flexible deposit. Consider for credit building.

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Citi Custom Cash® Card
Citi
4.6

5% cash back on your top eligible category each month.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Capital One Platinum Secured and Citi Custom Cash® Card are closely matched. The right choice depends on your top spending categories and whether you'll use each card's perks.

Feature
Capital One Platinum
Citi Custom Cash®
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
None
$200
Rewards Rate
0%
1%-5%
Rewards Type
None
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
29.99% Variable
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
300-669
670-850
Capital One Platinum Secured
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Citi Custom Cash® Card
Pros
  • 5% on top category (up to $500/quarter)
  • No annual fee
  • Categories include gas, groceries, dining
Cons
  • Only one category earns 5% per month
  • Foreign transaction fee
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