Citi Simplicity® vs. American Express Blue Business Cash Card
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
Citi Simplicity®
Citi
4.3
0% intro APR for 21 months on balance transfers. No late fees ever.
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American Express Blue Business Cash Card
American Express
4.7
Simple 2% cash back on all purchases up to $50k/year. No annual fee.
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Citi Simplicity® and American Express Blue Business Cash Card are closely matched. The right choice depends on your top spending categories and whether you'll use each card's perks.
Feature
Citi Simplicity®
American Express Blue
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
None
$250 statement credit after $3k spend in 3 months
Rewards Rate
0%
2% on first $50k then 1%
Rewards Type
None
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
0% for 12 months
None
Regular APR
18.49%-28.99% Variable
18.49%-26.49%
Foreign Transaction Fee
Yes
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Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670+
Citi Simplicity®
Pros
- 0% intro APR for 21 months on balance transfers
- No annual fee
- No late fees — ever
Cons
- No rewards program
- 3% foreign transaction fee
- Purchase APR intro only 12 months
American Express Blue Business Cash Card
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