Citi Custom Cash® Card vs U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Secured Visa® Card
Citi Custom Cash® Card earns more in 10 of the 13 categories we track. Neither has an annual fee.
The basics
| Detail | Citi Custom Cash® Card | U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Secured Visa® Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | None | None |
| Card type | Personal | Personal |
| Rewards | Cash Back | Altitude Points |
| Each point is worth | 1.00¢ | 1.00¢ |
| Everywhere else | 1x | 1x |
| Welcome bonus | $200 after $1,500 in 180 days | — |
What each earns
| Category | Citi Custom Cash® Card | U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Secured Visa® Card |
|---|---|---|
| Dining & Restaurants | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $500 | 4.0% 4x, up to $2,000 |
| Gas Stations | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $500 | 2.0% 2x |
| Groceries | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $500 | 2.0% 2x |
| Streaming | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $500 | 2.0% 2x |
| Drugstores & Pharmacies | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $500 | 1.0% 1x |
| Home Improvement | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $500 | 1.0% 1x |
| Gym & Fitness | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $500 | 1.0% 1x |
| Rideshare & Transit | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $500 | 1.0% 1x |
| Entertainment | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $500 | 1.0% 1x |
| Travel | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $500 | 1.0% 1x |
| Food Delivery | 1.0% 1x | 4.0% (higher) 4x, up to $2,000 |
| EV Charging | 1.0% 1x | 2.0% (higher) 2x |
| Everything else | 1.0% 1x | 1.0% 1x |
Returns are the points per dollar times what a point is worth, using your smart setting. Caps and rotating categories change what you actually earn. How we value rewards
The better question is which one adds more to the cards you already have.
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