Citi Simplicity® Card

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Citi Simplicity® Card

43 Reviews
Citi Simplicity® Card
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Citi Simplicity® Card

43 Reviews
  • The ONLY card with No Late Fees, No Penalty Rate, and No Annual Fee… EVER.
  • 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 21 months. After that, the variable APR will be 14.49% - 24.49% based on your creditworthiness.
  • There is a balance transfer fee of either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
  • The same great rate for all balances, after the introductory period.
  • Save time when you call with fast, personal help, 24 hours a day – just say “representative”
  • Enjoy the convenience of setting up your own bill payment schedule on any available due date throughout the month.
Annual Fee:
$0*
Purchase Intro APR:
0%*
(21 Months*)
Purchase Regular APR:
14.49% - 24.49%*
Variable
Balance Transfer Intro APR:
0%*
(21 Months*)
Balance Transfer Regular APR:
14.49% - 24.49%*
Variable

Details, Rates & Fees

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Cash Advance Rate 14.49% - 24.49%* Variable
Cash Advance Fee 5%, Min: $10
Late Fee N/A
Penalty APR N/A
Balance Transfer Fee 3%, Min: $5
Foreign Transaction Fee 3%
Return Payment Fee Up to $35

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Most Helpful Positive Review
Anonymous
Approved
by Anonymous
Helpful to 13 out of 13

i had 8 hard inquiries falling off this month. needed more accounts to boost credit score so I applied to multiple in the last two weeks. figured I would be ahead of the inquiry game anyway. 680 eq 701 tr 698 exp

amex ex approved 12k

discover IT approved 7500

chase slate approved 5k

citi simplicity approved 1k

I am gratefull to just be approved by all. After 3 years of hard work building my credit back from the dumpster Im looking forward to being in the upper 7's lower 8's again. A specific shout out to Cap One, who approved me years ago when everyone else was sending thier " Decisions in the mail". 

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Most Helpful Negative Review
mgaalaas
Good features, bad user experience
by mgaalaas
Helpful to 134 out of 140

I recently applied for this card to take advantage of the 21 months 0% interest on new purchases and balance transfers.  Got the card in the mail, went to activate it online and thought I completed it.  Went to verify some details of the terms before using it for the first time today and logged into the website.  Website tells me my registration was not complete, so I finish it online by providing my information.  Website tells me great, activation complete, you can use your card immediately.  Went out shopping for some new shirts for work as I needed a minor wardrobe refresh, and for the first time EVER in my life I'm the awkward guy at the counter whose card is declined.   After it was declined I put it on the card I'm going to transfer balances on.  After reading some of the reviews about them refusing balance transfers after that's how the card is marketed (CK pushed it as the best card for balance transfers), that thought has me wary.  When I called customer service, I got a script reading foreign call center who was very awkward.  After providing all of my personal information and saying the verification was complete and the card was ready for use she asked "And you are the person who signed up for this card online?"  Who else would I be if I just provided all information for the account?  Even if I wasn't, would a legit ID thief be like "Oh, you got me!" 

TLDR= Activated card on website it said ready to use, used card and it was rejected.  Customer service was terrible when calling in about the problem.

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Our Take

The well-named Citi Simplicity® Card is a nice fit for consumers with excellent credit who want a simple card that won’t drown them in fees.

Why We Like It

This card has no annual fee, no late fees and no penalty APR. Citi Simplicity® also includes a 0% intro APR on balance transfers and purchases for 21 months.

Look Out For

Citi Simplicity® has no late fees ever, but a higher regular interest rate will kick in after the 21 month introductory period. Once that interest rate is in effect, failing to pay in full and on time could still put a dent in your wallet. The card also includes a 3% foreign transaction fee and a 3% or $5 (whichever is greater) balance transfer fee.

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