Chase Sapphire Reserve® vs. Citi Double Cash®

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

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Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Chase
4.7

10x on Chase Travel. $300 travel credit. Priority Pass lounge access.

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Citi Double Cash®
Citi
4.6

2% cash back: 1% when you buy, 1% when you pay.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Citi Double Cash® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Chase Sapphire Reserve® may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Citi Double Cash®
Annual Fee
$550/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 points
None
Rewards Rate
1x-10x
2%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 18 months
Regular APR
22.49%-29.49% Variable
19.24%-29.24% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
720-850
670-850
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Pros
  • $300 annual travel credit offsets fee
  • 10x on Chase Travel portal purchases
  • Priority Pass lounge access worldwide
  • 3x on dining and travel outside Chase portal
Cons
  • $550 annual fee — one of the highest
  • Overkill if you don't travel frequently
  • Annual fee was recently raised from $450
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Citi Double Cash®
Pros
  • 0% APR for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers
  • 2% cash back (1% + 1%)
Cons
  • No bonus categories
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