Citi Custom Cash® Card vs. Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards

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

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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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Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards
Bank of America
4.3

3% in your choice category. 2% at grocery/wholesale. No annual fee.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Citi Custom Cash® Card and Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards are closely matched. The right choice depends on your top spending categories and whether you'll use each card's perks.

Feature
Citi Custom Cash®
Bank of America®
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
$200
$200
Rewards Rate
1%-5%
1%-3%
Rewards Type
Cash Back
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
0% for 15 months
0% for 15 billing cycles
Regular APR
19.24%-29.99% Variable
19.24%-29.24% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
Yes
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
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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Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards
Pros
  • 3% on your choice category (gas, dining, online, etc.)
  • 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs
  • No annual fee
  • Boostable with Preferred Rewards (up to 75%)
Cons
  • 3% foreign transaction fee
  • 3% choice category caps at $2,500/quarter
  • Must actively choose your category
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