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Citi Simplicity vs U.S. Bank Shield Visa

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Rubric: U.S. Bank Shield Visa leads by 5.2 pts. Scores: Citi Simplicity 53.4%, U.S. Bank Shield Visa 58.6%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Citi Simplicity nets $0/yr, U.S. Bank Shield Visa nets $0/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeSimplicity: 10.0 · Visa: 10.0
• Rewards rateSimplicity: 0.0 · Visa: 2.0
• Sign-up bonusSimplicity: 0.0 · Visa: 0.0
• Intro 0% APRSimplicity: 8.6 · Visa: 10
• Regular APRSimplicity: 7.8 · Visa: 8.0
• Foreign transaction feeSimplicity: 3.0 · Visa: n/a
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Simplicity: 8.0 · Visa: 8.0

Downsides

• Citi Simplicity53.4%
  Citi · balance transfer
  Annual fee $0APR 17.74%–28.49% variableRewards No rewards programCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ 3% foreign transaction fee · APR up to 28.49% if you carry a balance

• U.S. Bank Shield Visa58.6%
  U.S. Bank · balance transfer
  Annual fee $0APR 17.24%–28.24% variableRewards No general rewards; 4% cash back on prepaid travel booked in U.S. Bank Travel CenterCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 28.24% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $41

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FAQ

Which is better, Citi Simplicity or U.S. Bank Shield Visa?

On VaultRubric's rubric: U.S. Bank Shield Visa scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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