8 real approvals analyzed

Citi Double Cash — Approval Odds & Credit Limit (2026)

The Citi Double Cash is a cash back card from Citi. Welcome bonus: $200 / $1,500 in 6 mo.

Credit limit range — this card

$500 – $50k

The span of limits the Citi Double Cash issues. Your personal limit depends on your profile — calculate your odds and limit →

Approval rate

67%

12 reported apps

Typical score

750

650–785 range

Approved

8

4 denied

Real reported applications

Anonymous data points from public forums — score, utilization and outcome. These are other applicants, not a personal estimate.

742 FICOutil 6%2 inq
Approved $11k
758 FICOutil 5%1 inq
Approved $13.5k
780 FICOutil 6%
Denied

Citi Double Cash requirements

Suggested credit score
650+
Min credit history
6 months
Recommended utilization
under 50%
Recent hard inquiries
up to ~5
Credit limit range
$500 – $50k
Annual fee
$0
APR
19.24%–29.24%
Welcome bonus
$200 / $1,500 in 6 mo
Reports to
Experian, Equifax
Official application page

Citi Double Cash approval — FAQ

What credit score do you need for the Citi Double Cash?

Approved applicants in our data had a median FICO around 750 (range 650–785). The issuer generally looks for 650+.

What credit limit does the Citi Double Cash give?

This card issues limits from $500 to $50k. Across 8 reported approvals the median starting limit was $9.6k, typically $8k–$11.6k.

What is the approval rate for the Citi Double Cash?

Of 12 reported Citi Double Cash applications in our dataset, 67% were approved.

Will you be approved for the Citi Double Cash?

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Approval data is crowdsourced from r/churning, r/CreditCards and myFICO, not the issuer. Not financial advice.